Director of Counseling
Director of Counseling
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Job Description
Overview
Macalester College is seeking our next Director of Counseling at the Hamre Center for Health & WellBeing. This role will provide leadership vision and strategic planning for the work of the counseling services department in support of Macalester College students. They will lead the operation of counseling services including individual and group counseling crisis intervention outreach consultation and referrals. They will lead a diverse and committed team of six other counseling staff.
The successful candidate will embrace working in a highly collaborative integrated care center and with our multidisciplinary leadership team. They will demonstrate a commitment to equity inclusion and diversity actively engaging in learning and practicing principles of social justice. They will also support a welcoming and inclusive environment across the Macalester community and within the Hamre Center.
This is a fulltime exempt position with a hybrid schedule of 4 days in office and 1 day per week to work from home during the academic year 2 days per week to work from home during the summer).
About The Department:
The Hamre Center for Health & WellBeing is an integrated center with medical counseling operations/administrative and health promotion/sexual respect teams who value a public health approach. Our team of directors is highly collaborative and operates in a distributed leadership model in conjunction with our executive director. We care deeply about meeting our students where they are developmentally and partnering with them in decisionmaking about their care. Inclusion access and culturally responsive care are hallmarks of our Center; as such we do not bill students for clinician time. We also value supporting the personal sustainability of our staff. We are active in developing the next generation of learners working in college health and regularly host counseling interns from a variety of disciplines an adolescent health fellow medical residents and medical assistant students.
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical and administrative supervision to counseling staff; hires trains develops and manages the effectiveness of team member(s) to meet college and department goals and ensure quality standards; plans and facilitates counseling staff meetings; develops protocols and procedures that adhere to and uphold state and federal laws and ethical standards as defined by the appropriate licensing boards. Provides informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback in the annual performance review process to develop talent. Collaborates with HR on employee processes. Plans organizational structure position descriptions and staffing.
- Provides leadership and direction for services addressing emotional wellbeing and mental health of Macalester students that emphasize community collaboration and social justice. Includes strategic planning assessment policy and program development and implementation. Collaborates closely with other departments within the Hamre Center (operations medical health promotion/sexual respect) and utilizes a public health approach.
- Serves as lead clinician and primary point of contact for issues related to student mental health concerns; is a member of the Scots Care (care management) team. Along with members of the counseling leadership team provides crisis consultation and consultation to faculty and staff for student mental health concerns. Maintains appropriate recordkeeping.
- Promotes Hamres commitment to a public health approach by providing policy recommendations support and training for the Macalester community (students staff faculty and other key constituencies) on topics related to student mental health and wellbeing. Develops resources for office publication and training.
- Provides direct clinical services to students 10 of time during the academic year).
- Participates in activities and associations related to college health and the maintenance of professional skills standards competencies. Contributes to the field of college mental health counseling through professional organizations professional supervision and research.
- Completes other responsibilities as assigned. Participates in department division and college activities and supports implementation of shared goals and initiatives.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and coalitionbuilding skills.
- The ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Cultural responsiveness and enthusiasm in work with a diverse community of students and staff. Commitment to integrated care and understanding of the public health approach for mental health. Interest and experience in working in developmentallyappropriate ways with late adolescents/emerging adults.
- Masters Degree in Counseling Clinical Psychology Social Work or a related mental health degree.
- Must be licensed in the State of Minnesota (or eligible for immediate licensure) for practice in the stated mental health field.
- Experience in college health is highly desired.
Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is $94072 $98348 depending on experience.
Benefits:
At Macalester we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:
- 10 employer contributions to the retirement plan.
- Outstanding vacation and sick time packages plus an additional 10 holidays.
- Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
- Tuition assistance which pays between 75 100 of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
- Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
- Access to the athletics fitness facility wellness coaching and activities.
These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options please visit our Benefits Page.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.
Application Guidelines:
For best consideration please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by April 27th 2025. This position will be posted until filled.
Jaclyn Howard
Talent Acquisition Manager
Macalester College Institutional Overview
Founded in 1874 Macalester College provides students with the inspiration insight and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul Minnesota Macalester enrolls over 2000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.
At Macalester we look at our employees through a wholeperson holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and wellbeing programs we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves their families and one another. Our wholehearted fidelity to communitybuilding and social justice exemplify these ideals. Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment. Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations races ethnicities national origins genders religions abilities and ages.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
