"Director of Counseling and Psychological Services"

Hamilton College seeks a compassionate and experienced Director of Counseling and Psychological Services to lead and manage its mental health support services. This individual will oversee the strategic direction, administration, and delivery of counseling and psychological services for students. The Director will work collaboratively with campus partners to foster a holistic and inclusive approach to student well-being and mental health.

This is an exempt position with a pay range of $125,000 - $145,000.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Administration: Provide visionary leadership for Counseling and Psychological Services, including staff supervision, budget management, and policy development.
• Clinical Oversight: Ensure high-quality, culturally competent mental health services, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation.
• Staff Supervision & Development: Recruit, train, and manage a team of licensed mental health professionals, interns, and support staff. Provide ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Crisis Response: Oversee crisis intervention services and collaborate with campus partners to address urgent student mental health concerns.
• Campus Collaboration: Work closely with faculty, Community Living, Health Services, and other departments to promote mental health initiatives and integrate counseling services into student life.
• Outreach & Prevention: Develop and implement mental health awareness programs, workshops, and training for students, faculty, and staff.
• Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure compliance with ethical standards, legal requirements, and best practices in college mental health services.

About Hamilton College

United States. Founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy; chartered in 1812 as Hamilton College; third oldest college established in New York State. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of students as human beings, as we prepare them to make choices and accept the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic world of intellect and diversity. Hamilton's 1,350-acre campus is situated on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque village of Clinton, N.Y. The College is eight miles southwest of Utica, 45 minutes east of Syracuse, one hour from the Adirondack Park to the northeast and 90 minutes west of Albany.