Associate Director - Student Counseling & Psychological Services

Overview

Student Affairs at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for an Associate Director, Student Counseling and Psychological Services! Reporting to the Executive Director Student Counseling and Health Promotion Wellness Services, this role oversees the day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives of the Student Counseling Psychological Services (SCPS) within Student Affairs. Supervises, manages, and evaluates clinical staff members contributing to the effectiveness of clinical services, training, outreach, and mental health initiatives. Assumes leadership responsibilities in absence of the Executive Director.

Cover letter with resume submission is required. Please combine into one document. 

Responsibilities

• Supervises, manages, and evaluates clinical staff members, including Psychologists, Student Counselors, and Case Managers to ensure the day-to-day operations function effectively and efficiently to deliver mental health resources to Auburn University students. Oversees the performance management process for SCPS clinical service providers. Completes probationary period reviews, performance planning, and performance reviews for SCPS clinical service providers that meet university and Student Affairs deadlines. Conducts supervisee check-ins on a regular basis or as requested by the supervisee throughout the performance year. Engages in regular meetings and completes performance improvement plans for clinical staff members with performance difficulties as needed.
• Maintains a moderate clinical caseload including brief and clinically-indicated longer-term individual and group counseling to Auburn University students for developmental and psychological concerns that meets SCPS's scope of practic policy. Maintains an active caseload that averages at least 25% of total work time spent in direct clinical service delivery over the entire performance year. Adheres to ethical and legal guidelines.
• Documents counseling progress (case notes) and maintains appropriate data utilizing Titanium Schedule. Documents accurately intake and termination reports, which contain appropriately detailed information, and are completed and submitted in a timely fashion and consistent with SCPS Policy and Procedures. Writes letters and completes other documentation (e.g., letters supporting accommodations, medical referrals, letters supporting medical withdrawals, etc.) on behalf of clients and students.
• Provides outreach programming related to counseling center services and mental health information as appropriate, the frequency of which may be affected by more relevant demands of the Associate Director job responsibilities.
• Provides clinical supervision for graduate practicum clinicians and doctoral interns. May clinically supervise unlicensed senior staff clinicians when appropriate. Includes monitoring of supervisee's clinical documentation (intake reports, termination reports, and progress notes). Meets weekly for at least one hour per week of clinical supervision with each supervisee, participates in intern and practicum training meetings, routinely reviews client documentation utilizing Titanium schedule, routinely reviews recordings for graduate practicum clinicians, doctoral itnerns, and unlicensed senior staff as appropriate.
• Serves as a part of the SCPS leadership team. Assists and provides feedback to other management and leadership to support in their job responsibilities.
• Leads and coordinates the onboarding process for new clinical staff, ensuring a welcoming and supportive transition . Develops and maintains onboarding materials, orients new team members to center policies, procedures, and digital systems, and facilitates initial training in collaboration with relevant leadership. Serves as a point of contact for new staff during their early weeks to support integration into the team culture and workflows. Continuously evaluates and refines onboarding practices to enhance staff preparedness, engagement, and retention.
• Serves as the point person for technology maintenance and innovation within the counseling center, providing leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of digital systems that support clinical, administrative, and operational functions. Monitors and supports current technology utilized within SCPS (e.g., Titanium, Zen Den, biofeedback equipment, online workshops). Explores opportunities to enhance service delivery, data management, and communication through thoughtful integration of technology. Monitors trends and best practices in digital infrastructure for college counseling centers and assists in developing training and support resources to promote ethical and effective use of digital tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• 7 years of experience providing counseling or psychological services; five of those years must be in a college counseling center.
• At least 2 years' experience supervising or leading professional level staff.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Licensed Psychologist Licensed Psychologist in the State of Alabama OR
• LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - State Licensure OR
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of counseling practices, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, code of ethics, and Federal and State laws related to the counseling of individuals.

Contract Type

Continuing
Application Instructions

Required Documents for Resume Upload Section

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• Resume
• Cover Letter

Important: Before submitting your application, please review the uploaded file carefully and make sure it includes all required documents for this position. Once your application is submitted, the file attached to that application cannot be edited or replaced.

Why Work at Auburn

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
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• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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Posted Date

11/10/2026