Director of Counseling Services

Job Details

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

Department: Student Development, Student Affairs

Director of Counseling Services
HV-NTP-8354

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Higher Education Counseling, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university required. Must possess and maintain a current New York State license as a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible post-licensure professional experience in counseling, mental health services, student development, or guidance services in a higher education setting required.

Nature and Scope of Duties:

1. Provides visionary leadership, and direction for Counseling Services staff to effectively deliver services and initiatives that promote and support student mental health and development.
2. Provides clinical and administrative supervision of Counseling Services staff and graduate student interns.
3. Administrative responsibility for Counseling Services includes but is not limited to setting strategic vision and priorities, researching and implementing evidence-based practices, unit assessment, and budget preparation.
4. Maintains awareness of and implements industry evidence-based practices, follows data trends, interprets professional journal research, technical procedures and regulations.
5. In collaboration with other Student Development offices, develops and implements comprehensive counseling and wellness programs, presentations, events and outreach throughout the year.
6. Delivers confidential individual and group counseling services, maintains accurate and compliant clinical documentation and provides leadership and support in crisis intervention and response.
7. Cultivates collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to support student needs, and partners with external agencies to coordinate and facilitate appropriate referrals.
8. Refers students to appropriate academic and student affairs departments to provide guidance and support for students.
9. Develops and facilitates ongoing training and consultation for faculty and staff on matters related to student development and mental health related concerns.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

This is a 12-month, Full-Time position with a starting salary of $75,000. Position will begin June 2026.