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Director of the Counseling Center

Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer Missouri State University-Springfield
  3. Location Springfield, MO
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Director
  6. Posted Aug 21, 2026
  7. Reference pa-87799
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Director of the Counseling Center at Missouri State University-Springfield, Springfield, MO
  1. Provides interaction and communication with other departments of the University by coordinating the services of the Counseling Center.
  2. Ensures financial responsibility of the unit by preparing the budget and supervising all expenditures.
  3. Promotes the personal development and psychological well-being of students by providing counseling on an individual, couple, or group basis.
  4. Provides effective and appropriate services by planning, organizing, and implementing new counseling, training, and educational outreach programs.
  5. Ensures that the needs of students are addressed in emergency situations by coordinating and/or providing crisis intervention services during office hours and after hours as needed.
  6. Provides input to other units of the University by serving on University committees; including but not limited to the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT).
  7. Provides supervision and support to the Assistant Director in the coordination of training experiences for Counseling Center staff.
  8. Promotes communication within the unit by conducting regular staff meetings.
  9. Provides monitoring of clinical records to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for clinical records.
  10. Ensures office effectiveness by handling office correspondence.
  11. Communicates the function and mission of the Counseling Center by meeting with students, faculty and administrative groups of the University and the greater community.
  12. Provides for continuity of care by recruiting, selecting, training, and supervising Counseling Center personnel.
  13. Provides clinical supervision for non-credentialed staff operating under the supervisor’s license. Oversees Counseling Center staff who provide supervision to non-credentialed staff.
  14. Actively participates in and contributes to staff planning, and evaluation of services and staff performance.
  15. Compiles statistics for annual reports and other reporting requirements.
  16. Oversees management and negotiation of contracts with external entities and programs, including but not limited to online mental health platforms, after-hours crisis support service, etc.
  17. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development seminars, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Assistant Dean of Students and obtaining Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required by state licensing and regulatory boards.
  18. Contributes to the overall success of the Counseling Center by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Students.
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