Full Time Associate Director, Student Counseling Services (2024)

Student Counseling Services (SCS) at Connecticut College is pleased to announce a full-time (37.5 hours), academic year  (41 weeks) Associate Director position. This is a clinical and administrative position that requires psychological diagnosis and treatment of student patients. Position duties include consultative, clinical, crisis and outreach services to the campus community.  The Associate Director will provide supervision for the training program (practicum students)  and the Identity-Focused Counselors.  In addition to having a general expert knowledge of mental health and psychological functioning, this position will have experience with and proficiency in addressing issues and aspects of identity within the context of psychotherapy.  The Associate Director will report directly to the Director of Student Counseling and Health Services.

The Counselor must have completed an APA-approved doctoral degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology and an APA-approved internship,  and be licensed in the state of CT. Experience working in a college counseling setting or with emerging adults is strongly preferred. Excellent professional, interpersonal, communication (both oral and written), and evidence-based counseling skills are required. Expertise in clinical treatment of neurodivergent students, trauma, or other college mental health issues is beneficial. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in one of the above mentioned focus areas and have an investment in developing further clinical expertise.

Thorough applicant credentialing, including criminal records check will be conducted on the selected applicant.  Submit materials (including resume, cover letter and three references) via the position link which is accessible at https://conncoll.peopleadmin.com/. Accepting resumes until the position is filled.

Connecticut College educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens in a global society. A leader in the liberal arts since in 1911, the College is home to nationally ranked programs for internships, community action, arts and technology, environmental studies and international studies. Our beautiful 750-acre arboretum campus is located in the historic New England seaport community of New London, Connecticut, overlooking Long Island Sound.

As a highly selective residential liberal arts college, Connecticut College is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences.  We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups.   AA/EOE