Director of Student Counseling Center

Job Description

The Director of the Student Counseling Center provides executive, clinical, and administrative leadership for the university’s student mental health services. This 12-month, in-person role oversees clinical operations, strategic planning, budgeting, team supervision, crisis response, and the practicum training program. The Director serves as the primary campus point-of-contact and expert on student mental health, advocating for student wellness and building collaborative partnerships across the university and the broader community.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Licensed as a Psychologist with Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP) endorsement in Indiana.
• Experience:
  • Progressive leadership and supervisory experience in a university counseling center or multi-disciplinary clinical setting.
  • Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and emergency management.
  • Experience providing clinical supervision to doctoral-level psychology trainees.
• Competencies: Strong administrative, budgetary, and analytical skills; commitment to ethical standards and student well-being; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision of full-time and part-time staff in the Student Counseling Center, including the graduate interns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Executive Leadership & Operations

• Oversee all clinical, administrative, financial, and day-to-day operations of the Student Counseling Center.
• Develop, implement, and monitor departmental policies, clinical procedures, and budget allocation to maximize operational efficiency and service quality.
• Collect, compile, and analyze clinical utilization data, outcomes, and trends to inform service adjustments, strategy, and administrative reporting.
• Oversee the design and dissemination of all departmental marketing, promotional materials, and outreach initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of current research, clinical best practices, and ethical/legal protocols established by the American Psychological Association (APA) and state licensing boards.

Clinical Supervision & Training Management

• Provide direct supervision, performance evaluations, and mentorship for all counseling center staff.
• Secure professional development resources, advocate for staff growth, and lead regular staff enrichment programs and retreats.
• Direct the Student Counseling Center’s Practicum Training Program in partnership with the Clinical Psychology Doctoral program. Meet regularly (at least monthly) with the Director of Clinical Training – Practicum to coordinate trainee schedules, review clinical supervision standards, and ensure seamless program alignment.
• Ensure Staff Psychologists/HSPP supervisors provide high-quality supervision, didactics, and mentoring to doctoral trainees.
• Serve on Training and Didactic program committees as needed.

Clinical Service & Crisis Management

• When necessary, deliver direct clinical services, including individual, group, and couples therapy, comprehensive mental health assessments, and specialized alcohol and drug evaluations for policy violations.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention for acute student presentations (e.g., severe suicidality, homicidal ideation, psychosis, substance intoxication, sexual assault, and severe trauma).
• Chair the University Crisis Response Team (CRT); direct CRT initiatives, lead emergency meetings, and coordinate campus-wide outreach during acute events.
• Provide outreach and support to regional colleges, universities, or local agencies during major external emergency events.
• Serve in an "on-call" rotation during evenings and weekends to consult with Campus Police, Residence Life, and University Administration on emergency matters.

Campus Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary campus point-of-contact and strategic resource for student mental health, consulting across academic and administrative disciplines to support total student care.
• Lead proactive mental health outreach and prevention efforts across the university community. Partner with academic and administrative departments to offer faculty/staff training (e.g., QPR, Mental Health First Aid) that build community capacity for early identification, crisis intervention, and student support.
• Collaborate closely with Health Services (nurse practitioners and office physicians) on integrated medical and psychological care plans.
• Partner with Residence Life to design and deliver mental health in-service training for Residence Life staff.
• Maintain collaborative liaison relationships with Campus Police, Residence Life, and the Vice President for Student Affairs and Student Success.
• Serve on university-wide committees as requested.

Standard University Expectations

• Follow the guidance and direction of administrative leadership.
• Demonstrate respectful, ethical, and responsible conduct across all duties.
• Abide by all University policies, procedures, regulations, and employee handbook guidelines.
• Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual in-person attendance.
• Perform other duties, special projects, or committee assignments as required.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, comprehensive teaching university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.   

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.   

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX. 

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.