Assistant Director of Counseling | Clinical Training Coordinator (AP26-057)

Assistant Director of Counseling Clinical Training Coordinator (AP26-057)

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Counseling Clinical Training Coordinator (AP26-057). As a premier metropolitan university SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE

Employing more than 2400 faculty and staff members SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year the Universitys presence generates almost 9000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

The Assistant Director of Counseling Clinical Training Coordinator plays a key leadership role within Counseling Services providing clinical supervision programmatic oversight and strategic support to ensure high-quality ethical and student-centered mental health care while advancing the Counseling Centers clinical training mission.

Working in close partnership with the Director of Counseling this role supports daily center operations supervises clinicians and trainees serves as the centralized coordinator for all undergraduate and graduate clinical training programs and fosters a structured supportive training environment aligned with the mission and strategic priorities of the Counseling Center. This position contributes to SIUEs commitment to student health well-being and success through collaborative integrated mental health care and clinical training initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide clinical supervision and consultation to unlicensed clinicians working toward independent licensure ensuring adherence to professional ethical and legal standards.
• Serve as a clinical leader in complex case consultation including risk assessment crisis response and coordination of care.
• Support the Director in the daily functioning of the Counseling Center including clinical workflow coordination coverage planning and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Assist with case management coordination for students with complex high-risk or ongoing care needs in collaboration with campus and community partners.
• Serve as the centralized coordinator for all clinical training programs within Counseling Services including MSW practicum placements Counselor-in-Training internships and undergraduate social services internships.
• Design implement and oversee structured onboarding training curricula supervision frameworks and evaluation processes for all clinical trainees.
• Ensure all clinical training activities align with applicable professional and accreditation standards including NASW CACREP APA and university requirements.
• Maintain required training documentation affiliation agreements evaluations and ongoing communication with academic programs and university partners.
• Participate in Counseling Services leadership discussions and contribute to clinical quality improvement and professional development initiatives.
• Promote trauma-informed culturally responsive and ethical clinical practice across Counseling Services

FLSA: Exempt

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited program
• Independent clinical licensure (LCSW) required
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional training standards and best practices for clinical education supervision and practicum/internship programs.
• Experience providing clinical supervision case consultation or training to graduate-level trainees interns or early-career clinicians
• Experience working in a university counseling center or comparable clinical setting serving a diverse population.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops trainings seminars or professional development activities.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and incorporating multicultural equity-informed and trauma-informed frameworks into clinical practice supervision and training.
• Strong organizational coordination and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple training activities and compliance requirements simultaneously.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across academic and clinical systems
• Excellent communication conflict resolution and mentoring skills
• Ability to uphold and model high ethical standards in clinical practice and supervision
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Two years of supervision
  

Application Materials and Information:

• To be eligible for the role ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience including start and end dates of employment and at least three professional references.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre-Employment Screening:All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and where applicable other background checks such as a drug screen verification of employment and education or licensure/certification reference checks and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation please reach out to us at or via email at.

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information email: .