Director of Counseling Services

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants for the position of Director of Counseling Services. This is a full-time 12month unclassified position. The appointment is available to begin as early as December 1 2025 and no later than January 5 2026.

Position Number: U99942

SALARY:$68000 - $75000 (based on education qualifications and experience)

DEADLINE:Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS:For the application process applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application
• Resume
• Three References (Include: name contact number and email address)
• Unofficial Transcripts (for all degrees earned)

*Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCYclick on the APPLY button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION CAN BE MADE ATTENTION TO:

Dr. Kedrick Nicholas Senior Vice President at or

Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to the Recruitment HR Analyst:

Kim Dronett at or

The Director of Counseling Services is responsible for the following:

Estimated 65% of Effort

The professional actively practices mental healthcare duties in the Counseling Services department which is located in the Student Health Center. This role is essential to helping students achieve and maintain quality mental health and wellness so they can successfully fulfill their academic goals.

Estimated 25% of Effort

The professional provides supervision of Counseling Services staff management of the departments operational affairs and all duties associated.

Estimated 10% of Effort

The professional programmatically serves as a liaison between the Counseling Services department and other departments on campus and external partners by providing knowledge and expertise that contribute to the health and safety of the student body.

More descriptively the professional will:

Required:

• Masters degree or higher in the field of mental health (counseling marriage and family therapy psychology etc.)
• Active LPC license within 90 days of employment
• Evidence of a professional history of strong leadership capabilities through the supervision of mature professionals program development and assessment
• Ability to quickly and efficiently resolve problems dissolve conflicts and develop creative solutions when barriers are present
• Ability to evaluate and treat as a licensed provider
• At least seven years of related professional experience
• Previous experience working in clinical or private practice setting
• Significant budget management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of college state and federal standards and requirements governing health services
• Knowledge regarding public health agencies and local health care resources
• Ability to work evenings nights and weekends for special events with prior notice
• Understanding of using computer software needed to complete job duties such as a medical records system Microsoft Office 365 Banner (or other) student information system case management software and a campus portal platform

Preferred:

• Full licensure including supervisory authority (LPC-S) upon employment
• Doctorate-level degree from an accredited institution
• Ten years or more of related experience
• Experience speaking to small and large groups
• Experience formulating program assessments and generating data/action reports based on findings
• Previous supervision experience of a large group of individuals or multiple work units
• Previous experience coordinating programs and activities for small and large groups

McNeese State University located in Lake Charles Louisiana is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001 et seq and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38 which provides for drug testing of employees appointees prospective employees and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana drivers license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services () or Educational Credential Evaluators Inc..