DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING SERVICES Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5043753)  DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING SERVICES Salary $63,000.00 Annually Location Natchitoches, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 999903 Department Northwestern State University Opening Date 08/14/2025 + Description + Benefits About this Job Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Director of Counseling Services. The position requires one to possess versatility in her/his professional skills not only in the area of counseling, but in administration as well. The Director is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining programs that respond to the wide range of needs presented by college students, faculty and staff. The Director provides a variety of services for students' emotional, academic and professional development. These include developmental counseling, career counseling, crisis intervention, consultation services, instruction and supervision of graduate student interns. The Director is responsible for the supervision of the Counseling and Career Services staff, which includes the staff counselors and Graduate Assistants and student workers. This person will cooperate with the Natchitoches and Northwestern communities in developing drug and alcohol policy and programming. To apply: Please submit a letter of application, resume, college transcripts, and complete contact information for three professional references toapply@nsula.edu. Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE) Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu . In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu . For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu . For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu . *Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to apply@nsula.edu . Minimum Qualifications + Shall hold a master's degree in counseling, professional counselor license, supervisor certification + Shall have a minimum of five years of counseling experience in a mental health/counseling setting in higher education preferred Job Duties and Other Information Administrative Leadership & Management + Administration of the Office of Counseling Services to include supervision of staff and site supervision of and instruction to graduate counseling interns and Psychology practicum interns + Determine the goals and objectives for Counseling Services + Provide direction and supervision to staff in planning and implementing goals and objectives in each area + Supervise the evaluation of all Counseling programs + Establish the annual calendar of events + Plan and manage budgets + Support the professional development of counseling staff members Direct Clinical Services + Conduct individual and group mental health counseling for students + Supervise on-call (24-hour) assistance to students involved in crisis situations, personal difficulties, suicide attempts, sexual assault etc. Educational & Outreach Programming + Develop and implement seminars related to program goals (RA training, Gatekeeper training, etc.). + Plan and implement special activities related to program goals (Suicide Awareness, AOD prevention programming, etc.) + Provide educational outreach services to residence halls, student organizations and classes + Teach University Experience 1000 Community Relations & Collaboration + Act as liaison and consultant to the university community regarding the services of Counseling Services and mental health and student development concerns + Work with faculty/staff/administration in developing services suitable to NSU student mental health needs + Maintain contact with appropriate community agencies (mental health, churches, hospitals, etc) as collaborative resources for students + Serve on the Behavior Intervention Team Professional Development & Compliance + Represent the University in appropriate professional organizations and maintain a program of professional development for self and staff + Maintain Iicensure and membership in appropriate professional organizations + Remain current in knowledge of counseling theory, techniques and diagnostic procedures. + Coordinate the creation of the Drug-Free Schools Biennial Report Information Management & Resources + Supervise the development and maintenance of the Counseling library and website that will serve as a resource to students, faculty and staff + Supervise the maintenance of all student information safeguarding confidentiality of all records Assessment & Quality Improvement + Provide for evaluation of program effectiveness through surveys of students and appropriate University personnel Institutional Service & Support + Serve on University committees as designated + Support the university mission, goals, objectives and retention efforts + Other duties as assigned Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. 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