Director of Counseling Jobs
Director of Counseling jobs are open across K-12 schools, higher education, nonprofit behavioral health, and community mental health centers, from mid-level counselor supervisors to senior program directors, with specializations in school counseling, clinical mental health, and career development. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Description
The Department of Counseling at Springfield College invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling with expertise in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). We seek a collaborative counselor educator committed to excellence in teaching, clinical preparation, scholarship, and preparing culturally responsive practitioners.
The Department of Counseling offers graduate majors in School Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with concentrations in Art Therapy and Athletic Counseling within the Clinical Mental Health Counseling major. Grounded in Springfield College’s Humanics philosophy, the department prepares culturally responsive counselors through rigorous coursework, supervised clinical experiences, and a commitment to social justice and service.
About Springfield College
Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics philosophy—the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. The Counseling Department seeks colleagues whose teaching, scholarship, and service advance this mission. Recognized worldwide as the birthplace of basketball, Springfield College welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences who will contribute to the campus community. For more information, visit springfield.edu.
Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in clinical mental health counseling and the core counseling curriculum. The position includes teaching responsibilities equivalent to a 12-credit load per semester. Courses may be offered face-to-face and online.
Responsibilities include:
Teaching courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise, potentially including Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning; Counseling Theories; Counseling Skills; Counseling Diverse Populations; Research and Program Evaluation; Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice; Clinical Seminar; and practicum and internship supervision.
- Supporting Spanish-language coursework and bilingual counseling preparation, based on the candidate’s language proficiency and expertise.
- Advising and mentoring graduate students to support academic progress, clinical development, and professional identity.
- Providing clinical instruction and fieldwork supervision in collaboration with the department’s clinical coordinator.
- Engaging in scholarship and maintaining an active or developing research agenda.
- Participating in recruitment, professional service, and collaborative departmental and College initiatives.
- Promoting an inclusive learning environment and preparing counselors to serve diverse individuals and communities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or a closely related field.
- Licensure or ability to obtain licensure as a mental health counselor in Massachusetts within one year of hire.
- At least three years of relevant clinical experience.
- Demonstrated potential for effective graduate teaching and clinical supervision.
- Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive practice, ethical professional preparation, and student success.
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program.
- Experience teaching graduate counseling courses in face-to-face and online formats.
- Experience supervising counseling students and supporting clinical placements.
- Experience with CACREP accreditation, program assessment, or curriculum development.
- Evidence of scholarship or a developing research agenda relevant to clinical mental health counseling or counselor education.
- Spanish language proficiency, particularly the ability to support the department’s Spanish-language coursework, teach core counseling courses in Spanish, contribute to bilingual counseling preparation, and work with Spanish-speaking communities.
Application Information
Applicants should submit a letter of interest addressing their qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests; and the names and contact information of three to five professional references. Applications will be reviewed starting January 1, 2027 and continue until the position is filled.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
We seek applicants whose teaching, research, outreach, and service will contribute to the department’s social justice and diversity focus while complementing existing departmental strengths.
Description
The Department of Counseling at Springfield College invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling with expertise in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). We seek a collaborative counselor educator committed to excellence in teaching, clinical preparation, scholarship, and preparing culturally responsive practitioners.
The Department of Counseling offers graduate majors in School Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with concentrations in Art Therapy and Athletic Counseling within the Clinical Mental Health Counseling major. Grounded in Springfield College’s Humanics philosophy, the department prepares culturally responsive counselors through rigorous coursework, supervised clinical experiences, and a commitment to social justice and service.
About Springfield College
Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics philosophy—the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. The Counseling Department seeks colleagues whose teaching, scholarship, and service advance this mission. Recognized worldwide as the birthplace of basketball, Springfield College welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences who will contribute to the campus community. For more information, visit springfield.edu.
Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in clinical mental health counseling and the core counseling curriculum. The position includes teaching responsibilities equivalent to a 12-credit load per semester. Courses may be offered face-to-face and online.
Responsibilities include:
Teaching courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise, potentially including Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning; Counseling Theories; Counseling Skills; Counseling Diverse Populations; Research and Program Evaluation; Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice; Clinical Seminar; and practicum and internship supervision.
- Supporting Spanish-language coursework and bilingual counseling preparation, based on the candidate’s language proficiency and expertise.
- Advising and mentoring graduate students to support academic progress, clinical development, and professional identity.
- Providing clinical instruction and fieldwork supervision in collaboration with the department’s clinical coordinator.
- Engaging in scholarship and maintaining an active or developing research agenda.
- Participating in recruitment, professional service, and collaborative departmental and College initiatives.
- Promoting an inclusive learning environment and preparing counselors to serve diverse individuals and communities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or a closely related field.
- Licensure or ability to obtain licensure as a mental health counselor in Massachusetts within one year of hire.
- At least three years of relevant clinical experience.
- Demonstrated potential for effective graduate teaching and clinical supervision.
- Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive practice, ethical professional preparation, and student success.
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program.
- Experience teaching graduate counseling courses in face-to-face and online formats.
- Experience supervising counseling students and supporting clinical placements.
- Experience with CACREP accreditation, program assessment, or curriculum development.
- Evidence of scholarship or a developing research agenda relevant to clinical mental health counseling or counselor education.
- Spanish language proficiency, particularly the ability to support the department’s Spanish-language coursework, teach core counseling courses in Spanish, contribute to bilingual counseling preparation, and work with Spanish-speaking communities.
Application Information
Applicants should submit a letter of interest addressing their qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests; and the names and contact information of three to five professional references. Applications will be reviewed starting January 1, 2027 and continue until the position is filled.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
We seek applicants whose teaching, research, outreach, and service will contribute to the department’s social justice and diversity focus while complementing existing departmental strengths.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of counseling jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure such as LPC, LMHC, LCSW, or equivalent credential
- Five or more years of direct counseling experience with supervisory responsibilities
- Experience managing or directing a counseling team, department, or program
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance, case documentation standards, and crisis protocols
- Experience with accreditation processes such as CACREP, JCAHO, or Title IX compliance
Tips for Your Director of Counseling Job Search
Tailor your resume to setting type
School-based, clinical, and higher-ed employers each weight different credentials. Highlight licensure hours for clinical roles, caseload metrics for school settings, and accreditation compliance experience for college counseling centers. One generic resume loses all three audiences.
List your licensure clearly upfront
Hiring managers for director of counseling roles scan for state licensure status immediately. Put your license type, state, and expiration year in your contact block or summary, not buried in a credentials section midway down the page.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of counseling openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate program growth you led
Directors of counseling are evaluated on what they built, not just managed. Your resume should name a specific program, initiative, or service expansion you owned, the team size you led, and the outcome it produced for students or clients.
Prepare for a case-presentation interview round
Many director of counseling finalists are asked to present a 30-day or 90-day plan, or walk through how they'd handle a crisis escalation scenario. Prepare two or three real examples from your current role that show cross-team coordination and documentation practices.
Negotiate start date around licensing timelines
If you're relocating, your state counseling license transfer can take six to twelve weeks. Raise this in the offer conversation proactively, not after you've signed, so you can align your start date without jeopardizing your compliance standing.
Director of Counseling Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of counselings?
The most active employers for director of counselings right now are University of Missouri-Kansas City, California Institute of Integral Studies, and Bergen County, NJ, and the most openings are in Texas, Massachusetts, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts, community college systems, and nonprofit behavioral health networks tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many director of counseling jobs are remote?
About 73% of director of counseling openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in telehealth-based clinical programs and virtual college counseling services rather than K-12 or in-person community health settings, which typically require an on-site presence.
How do you become a director of counseling?
Start by earning a master's degree in counseling or a closely related clinical field, then obtain your state licensure. Build several years of direct counseling experience, then move into a lead or supervisory role where you manage staff or run a program. From there, pursue director-level openings that match your setting, whether school-based, clinical, or higher education.
Can you get a director of counseling job with little experience?
Most director of counseling roles require both licensure and supervisory experience, so entry without either is uncommon. If you're early in your career, focus on becoming a lead counselor or department coordinator first. Some smaller nonprofits or underserved school districts hire directors with fewer years of experience when candidates demonstrate strong crisis management and program development skills.
What does the director of counseling interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from HR or a hiring manager, followed by a panel interview with clinical staff, school administrators, or department heads. Finalists are often asked to present a program plan or walk through a case scenario. Reference checks and a background check are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of counseling jobs?
You can find and apply to director of counseling jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your setting, licensure, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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