Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.
Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, the Director will assist senior leadership for the Division of Student Life in the development of a holistic approach to ensuring student health, personal development and overall positive well-being. In collaboration with senior leadership, the Director will: provide guidance for the division’s response to students of concern; monitor assessment and current behavioral trends; help facilitate and evaluate programs that center on counseling, health and wellness goals for positively impacting the student experience.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for Counseling Services, including all aspects of progamming, development, client care, and compliance.
- Manage a reasonabale student case load
- Consult and coordinate with campus partners, including the Academic Enrichment Center, Title IX office, Office of Disability and Accessibility, and Center for Global Education.
- Provide outreach and maintain contractual agreements with local mental health agencies and professionals
- Serve on the College’s Care (Behavioral Intervention) Team
- Serve on the college’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Programming Task Force (DAAPP)
- Monitor compliance expectations for Counseling Services, with respect to HIPPA, FERPA, and clinical standards of care.
- Engage in outreach connections and provide trainings on mental health management to Residence Life, Athletics, Academic Advisors, and others.
- Provide high-quality competency-based supervision to therapists and therapy interns.
- Function as a leader within an embedded multidisciplinary health and counseling clinic.
- Fully oversee the hiring, training, and disciplining of employees within the department.
- Oversee and maintain fiscal responsibility of department budget.
- Facilitate departmental meetings and interdisciplinary clinical staffing.
- Provide expertise and participate in the division’s on-call crisis response, coordinating with Public Safety and Residence Life to intervene and respond to critical mental health events.
- Create and maintain departmental policies and procedures.
- Some required evening/weekend work throughout the academic year
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Master’s or doctorate degree in counseling, social work, or psychology.
- Active license (or license-eligible by reciprocity) to independently practice mental health therapy in Indiana (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LP).
- Minimum of 2 years prior experience in a mental health leadership role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with an electronic health record software
- Strong project / program management and evaluation skills
- Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks and special projects
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
- Experienced in comprehensive risk assessment and crisis response.
- Experienced in providing multiple evidence-based therapy modalities.
- Experienced in providing clinical supervision.
To Apply
Please submit the following materials with your application on the Earlham Careers site
- Cover letter
- Resume
- List of Three References with Contact Information
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employee Benefits at Earlham
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
- Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
- Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Campus Store Discount
- Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
- Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
- Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
- Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
- Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
- 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
- Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID
*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.
Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any individual based on race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, religion, or other protected classifications under applicable laws. The College is committed to building a diverse community that reflects the makeup of society and particularly welcomes and supports individuals from historically marginalized groups. As an institution with a Quaker identity, Earlham also encourages applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Earlham College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position, or to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Earlham College Office of Human Resources.
Earlham's Work Authorization Policy
Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.
