Job Title

Associate Director - Counseling Services

Department

Counseling Services

Salary

$82,737 - $104,664; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Associate Director collaborates with and assists the Director in the strategic management, oversight, and continuous improvement of Counseling Services. The position provides administrative and clinical leadership through the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of departmental operations; supervises professional counseling staff and trainees; and assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Center during the Director's absence.

Primary responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluating clinical staff; responding to campus mental health emergencies; delivering direct mental health services; providing consultation to campus stakeholders; serving as a liaison with Student Affairs and academic departments; and implementing operational improvements under the Director's guidance.

Required Education

Master's, PhD, or PsyD in psychology, counseling, or social work.

Required Related Experience

Total of five (5) years post-licensure experience in clinical counseling (direct service), with substantial supervisory experience and progressive administrative responsibilities.

Required License/Registration/Certification

• Must hold an active, unrestricted license in the State of Tennessee as a Licensed Psychologist with Health Service Provider (HSP) designation, Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) designation, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) designation.
• Applicants licensed in another state must be eligible for and obtain Tennessee licensure within six (6) months of hire.
• At the time of hire, candidates must be immediately eligible to serve as the Supervisor of Record for pre-licensed and temporarily licensed clinicians in Tennessee and meet all applicable Tennessee licensing board requirements for their respective discipline, including:
• LPC-MHSP: Minimum five (5) years of full licensure and current Tennessee Board Certificate of Qualified Supervision.
• LCSW: Minimum three (3) years of continuous full licensure and completion of the Tennessee board-required 12-hour supervision training.
• Licensed Psychologist (HSP): Active Health Service Provider designation and eligibility to supervise psychology trainees and residents in accordance with Tennessee Board requirements.

Desirable Related Experience

• Seven (7) or more years of post-licensure experience providing direct clinical counseling services
• Experience in a public university counseling center (strongly preferred)
• Experience supervising licensure candidates and graduate trainees
• Experience with electronic health record systems, utilization reporting, and clinical outcome measurement
• Experience participating in behavioral intervention, CARE, or threat assessment teams
• Experience with program evaluation or quality improvement initiatives in a counseling or health services setting

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

National supervision credentials (e.g., NBCC Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) or NASW Supervisor Recognition) are preferred but not required.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: August 12, 2026