Counseling Director

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title Working Title Counseling Director Brief Position Overview

The Student Health Services (SHS) Counseling Director provides exceptional clinical student mental health services and exemplary leadership of the SHS counseling program at both City College and the University Campus. Additionally, the Counseling Director is the direct supervisor of the SHS clinical mental health staff to include licensed or licensure eligible professional counselors as well as clinical, graduate student interns. The Counseling Director also collaborates with medical, nursing, and wellness providers to support students within an integrated health and wellness setting. The Counseling Director will also be the primary administrator of the clinical mental health electronic health records system and direct the mental health component of AAAHC clinical accreditation.

Position Number Department Student Health Services Division Student Access and Success Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Yes Compensation Annual Salary Salary range of $65,000.00 to $70,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!

The following are reasons why you should join our team:

• Work-life balance

• Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday

• Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)

• Sick Leave - Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.

• Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver

• Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities

• Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

• Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable

• Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.

• Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.

• Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths

• Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.

• Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead clinician of a staff that provides clinical mental health services in accordance with MT state law, professional ethics, and community standards.
• Train, mentor, supervise, and evaluate counseling team members.
• Provide supervision for clinical interns toward graduate program completion and state licensure.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team in an integrated health and wellness setting.
• Maintain a counseling case load and supervise all other counseling activities during business hours which may include crisis response and intervention.
• Provide occasional after-hours support with crisis intervention, campus programming, and consultation.
• Take a warm, flexible, and responsive approach to treatment, mentoring, clinical collaboration, relationship building, and community outreach.
• Be the system administrator for the clinical mental health electronic health records (EHR) system.
• Monitor thorough and timely clinical documentation using the EHR.
• Supervise and monitor data sharing with the Collegiate Center for Mental health via the EHR.
• Provide networking, coalition building, and outreach for students, staff, and faculty.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accreditation standards and requirements.
• Lead and support the development, review, and implementation of clinical policies and procedures.
• Oversee and participate in continuous quality improvement (QI) initiatives, including data collection, analysis, and reporting to enhance clinical services and outcomes.
• Serve as an active member of the leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, program development, and organizational decision-making.
• Serve on committees, work teams, task forces, etc. as requested by the Director of SHS.
• Engage in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental goals and objectives as they align with the MSUB Strategic Plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Education Required:

Minimum of a master's degree in clinical counseling, clinical social work, clinical psychology, or psychiatric medicine.

Required Qualifications:

• Montana state licensure being any or either of the following: LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, licensed clinical psychology or licensed and board-certified psychiatrist.
• Either be licensed in MT in respective discipline for three years or have taken board-approved training consisting of a minimum of one semester credit graduate education focused on supervision or 20 hours of board-approved training in supervision.
• Person-centered mental health clinician able to tailor counseling to a diverse student population.
• Public presentation and written communication skills.
• Willingness to foster partnerships with and provide outreach to the campus community.
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary health and wellness team.
• Willingness and skills to mentor the counseling staff which includes graduate student interns

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of post-licensure counseling experience.
• Experience working in a college counseling center or other higher education experience.
• Past career leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience using and/or administering an electronic health records system.

The Successful Candidate Will Special Requirements Physical Demands This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2600050P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/01/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 04/24/2026 Close Date 07/02/2026 Open until filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7694 Diversity Statement

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm