Job Title: Director, Counseling & Psychological Services

Department: Counseling Center

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,100 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Job Summary

The Director of Counseling & Psychological Services provides strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for the College's on-campus Counseling Center. The position oversees the delivery of individual counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, psychiatric, and referral services to support student mental health and well-being. The Director supervises Counseling Center personnel; manages departmental operations, budget, compliance, and assessment activities; maintains a clinical caseload; and coordinates institutional responses to students experiencing behavioral health concerns. The Director serves as a key campus partner, collaborating with students, faculty, staff, healthcare providers, and community resources to promote student success, ensure high-quality and legally compliant services, and advance the College's commitment to holistic student well-being.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Services & Crisis Response:
  
  • Provide leadership and administrative oversight for Counseling Center clinical operations, ensuring the effective delivery of counseling, consultation, crisis intervention, psychiatric, and referral services to the campus community.
  • Coordinate counselor availability, student appointment scheduling, and psychiatric services to support timely access to care.
  • Maintain a direct clinical caseload by providing individual and group psychotherapy, triage assessments, consultations, evaluations, and referrals.
  • Oversee contracted after-hours crisis support and virtual mental health counseling services, including follow-up related to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
  • Collaborate with Campus Safety, the Dean of Students Office, and other campus partners regarding students experiencing acute or emergent concerns.
• Leadership, Supervision & Personnel Management:
  
  • Direct and supervise Counseling Center personnel, including counselors, psychiatrists, and administrative staff.
  • Coordinate weekly meeting of clinical staff to review cases and timely sharing of college level updates.
  • Establish performance expectations, conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and professional development, and make recommendations regarding compensation, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
  • Provide operational guidance, consultation, and problem-solving support to Counseling Center staff to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality services and adherence to professional standards.
• Operations, Compliance & Resource Management:
  
  • Oversee the administrative and operational functions of the Counseling Center, including budget planning and management in collaboration with Student Health and Wellbeing leadership.
  • Administer and maintain the electronic medical record system; oversee confidential client record keeping; serve as the designated HIPAA contact; and ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements, Colorado mental health statutes, and all applicable legal, ethical, and professional standards.
  • Coordinate facilities management, office hours, and space utilization to support Counseling Center operations and service delivery.
• Assessment, Strategic Planning & Campus Partnerships:
  
  • Conduct ongoing quality assurance, program assessment, and continuous improvement activities, including utilization reviews, satisfaction surveys, and outcome evaluations.
  • Analyze service utilization data and prepare reports to support decisions regarding staffing, scheduling, service delivery, and resource allocation.
  • Serve as the Counseling Center liaison with Student Health Center, and other healthcare partners, coordinating referrals, care transitions, shared resources, and collaborative service delivery.
  • Support strategic planning efforts and identify opportunities to enhance Counseling Center programs and services.
• Student Support, Case Management & Institutional Engagement:
  
  • Serve as advisor to the CARE/BIT (Behavioral Intervention) Team, participate in case review and debrief meetings regarding urgent student concerns, serve on search committees, and contribute to institutional committees, initiatives, and projects as assigned.
  • In consultation with CARE/BIT team, coordinate processes related to student medical leaves of absence and return-from-leave reviews, working closely with students, faculty, deans, Student Life staff, and the Registrar's Office to support student well-being and successful reintegration.
    
    

Collaboration Skills:
Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues, stressful or complex interactions with the community, and requires high levels of tact and the ability to respond to escalated interpersonal interactions.

Technical Knowledge:
Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• PsyD or PhD in Psychology
• 7 years of experience in a related field
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with college mental health or young-adult population
• Professional experience with treatment or support for specialties such as addiction recovery, disordered eating recovery, sports psychology, autism spectrum disorder, childhood trauma

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Supervises Staff
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: November 17, 2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  
• Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter.

Applications must be submitted by November 17 at 11:55 p.m. MT. The search committee anticipates initial virtual interviews to take place the week of November 30th, with finalist interviews on campus expected in January 2027. Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted directly regarding next steps and scheduling. This schedule is subject to change.

Please note that Colorado College will be closed for Fall Break from November 23-29 and for Winter Break from December 21-January 3, 2027 which may impact the timing of communications and interviews.

To help us stay connected with you throughout the hiring process, we encourage you to apply using a personal email address instead of a Colorado College email address.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $112,278 – 134,732 per year 

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html