Posted: Aug 31, 2026
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Director of the Counseling Center

Missouri State University - Springfield, MO
Full-time
Salary: $75,953.00 - $92,270.00 Monthly
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026
Clinical Director / Coordinator

The Director of the Counseling Center is responsible for leadership in the administration, planning, implementation, and evaluation of counseling services to the students of Missouri State University. These services are provided to promote students’ personal development and psychological well-being and include individual and group counseling, outreach programming, training, consultation, crisis intervention, and assessment. This position involves supervision of professional and support staff, budget administration, and formulation of unit policies and procedures. The Director of the Counseling Center reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Students.

Education: A Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or other mental health discipline is required; a Doctorate in psychology, counseling, or other mental health discipline is preferred.
 
Experience: At least five years clinical experience in a university/college counseling center or related mental health agency is required. Experience in administrative work required, preference within a university counseling center.

Licensure: Must be professionally licensed in the mental health field in Missouri and eligible to supervise staff seeking licensure.

Skills:  Excellent organizational, management, budgetary, and leadership skills are required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others are required. Computer literacy and electronic records software experience are required. The ability to manage and complete tasks in a timely manner is required. Dedication to growing in cultural competency and consciousness in working with and providing mental health services to communities of underrepresented populations is required.
 
For additional information, please follow the job posting link here.
 
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.