Director of Counseling Services Jobs

Director of Counseling Services jobs are open across higher education, K-12 school districts, healthcare systems, and community nonprofits, at levels from licensed counselor manager to senior director, with specializations in mental health services, academic advising, and substance use treatment. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles31
Top stateTexas
Top employerUniversity of North Texas - Dallas
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type57% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Business Intel Architect - Self-Pay, Analytics & Revenue Cycle Counseling (SPARC) - Patient Financial Services (PFS)
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Business Intel Architect - Self-Pay, Analytics & Revenue Cycle Counseling (SPARC) - Patient Financial Services (PFS)
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Services
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Services
Saint Mary's University
San Antonio, Texas
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
Doctoral degree

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Licensed Psychologist, Survivor Counseling Services, IU Health Center
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Licensed Psychologist, Survivor Counseling Services, IU Health Center
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$91k - $96k/yr
Doctoral degree in psychology
5,001-10,000

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Front Office Coordinator, Student Health and Counseling Services
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Front Office Coordinator, Student Health and Counseling Services
California State University
San Marcos, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
5,001-10,000

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Manager, Residential Clinical Services; Residential Counseling
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Manager, Residential Clinical Services; Residential Counseling
The Centers
Cleveland, Ohio
Community & Nonprofit Services
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work
501-1,000

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Director of Counseling Services Job Market

Who's Hiring

University of North Texas - Dallas4 open roles
Bergen County, NJ2 open roles
California State University2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of counseling services jobs.

  • Master's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field
  • Active state licensure such as LPC, LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent clinical credential
  • Five or more years of progressively responsible counseling or behavioral health experience
  • Prior supervisory or administrative leadership of counseling staff or multidisciplinary teams
  • Knowledge of HIPAA compliance, crisis intervention protocols, and mandated reporting obligations
  • Experience with electronic health records systems and program assessment or accreditation processes

Tips for Your Director of Counseling Services Job Search

Tailor your resume to the setting

A director of counseling services resume for a university counseling center reads differently than one for a K-12 district or a community health clinic. Align your language, caseload context, and program scope to the specific institutional setting in each posting you target.

Lead with licensure and clinical hours

Most director of counseling services roles require a licensed credential such as LCPC, LCSW, or LPC, plus documented supervisory hours. Put your licensure state, credential type, and years of post-licensure clinical leadership in the top third of your resume so hiring committees find it immediately.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of counseling services openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Demonstrate program management outcomes

Hiring committees want evidence you built or expanded something: a crisis response protocol, a group therapy program, a peer support initiative. Describe what the program was, the population it served, and what changed operationally after you led it, without vague claims.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Director of counseling services interviews routinely include ethics scenarios, mandatory reporting dilemmas, and staff supervision situations. Practice articulating your decision-making framework using real cases from your background, referencing the professional code of ethics relevant to your credential.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate terms

Before discussing compensation, clarify reporting structure, staff size, budget authority, and whether the role carries a clinical caseload alongside administrative duties. These factors affect workload significantly, and understanding them first makes your negotiation grounded in what the job actually is.

Director of Counseling Services Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of counseling servicess?

The companies hiring the most director of counseling servicess right now include University of North Texas - Dallas, Bergen County, NJ, and California State University, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at universities, large public school districts, and regional healthcare networks.

How many director of counseling services jobs are remote?

About 43% of director of counseling services openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the clinical and supervisory nature of most roles. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include telehealth program leadership and policy or compliance-focused administrative director positions that do not carry direct client supervision.

How do you become a director of counseling services?

Start by earning a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field, then obtain your state licensure and accumulate post-licensure clinical hours. Build supervisory experience by leading a team or program within a counseling department. Pursue roles with increasing administrative scope, such as clinical coordinator or assistant director, before applying to director-level openings. Continuing education in leadership, ethics, and program evaluation strengthens your candidacy.

Can you get a director of counseling services job with limited leadership experience?

Some organizations, particularly smaller nonprofits, rural school districts, and community mental health centers, hire candidates into director of counseling services roles who have strong clinical credentials but limited formal administrative experience. Demonstrating that you led a program, supervised interns, chaired a committee, or developed a clinical protocol can substitute for a formal manager title when your clinical depth is well documented.

What does the director of counseling services interview process look like?

The interview process for a director of counseling services role typically involves an initial screening with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with department heads, clinical staff, and sometimes student or community stakeholders. Finalists often complete a written case scenario, a presentation on their leadership philosophy, or a campus or facility visit. Reference checks focus on clinical judgment and supervisory style rather than technical skills alone.

Where can I find and apply to director of counseling services jobs?

You can find and apply to director of counseling services jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your credentials and preferred setting, and apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.

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