Clinical Director - Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Campbellsville University

Job description

Job Description Job Description This position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Mental Health and is a full-time, 12-month tenure-track faculty appointment. The program is online with some synchronous meeting requirements. The Director of Clinical Training (DCT) provides academic and administrative leadership for the practicum and internship components of the Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MCMHC) program, a new program within the College of Mental Health. The DCT ensures compliance with CACREP standards, the variety of state licensure requirements, and institutional policies related to clinical education. This position collaborates closely with the Program Director to develop and maintain high-quality clinical training partnerships, supervisor training, and assessment processes that support student competency and program excellence. Minimum requirements include: Experience with program leadership and accreditation Practicum and Internship Coordination Assessment and Continuous Improvement Faculty and Site Supervisor Support Student Support and Advising Teaching, Scholarship, and Service Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Engagement Clinical Director Job Duties: Strong candidates will the following: An earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program (required). If the doctorate is from a related field, the individual must have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for at least one full academic year prior to July 1, 2013 (CACREP grandfathering clause). Current clinical counseling license and supervision credential in good standing with the relevant state board. A minimum of three years of post-licensure clinical experience, including supervision training and direct supervision of counseling students or pre-licensed counselors. Demonstrated professional counselor identity, including active membership in professional organizations and evidence of scholarly or professional contributions (e.g., presentations, publications, or applied research). Demonstrated knowledge of CACREP standards, clinical supervision models, and ethical guidelines for counseling and supervision. CACREP accreditation experience is preferred. Evidence of effective teaching, advising, and supervision at the graduate level. Experience in developing and maintaining clinical partnerships and training site supervisors in accordance with CACREP requirements. Proficiency with digital learning platforms and supervision technologies (e.g., Moodle, Microsoft 365, Zoom, Tevera, Supervision Assist, Skillsetter or comparable systems). Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, students, site supervisors, and community partners. Commitment to the mission and values of Campbellsville University and the ethical standards of the counseling profession. Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to: Provide oversight and coordination for the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the practicum and internship components of the MCMHC program. Serve as the designated Practicum and Internship Coordinator as required by CACREP. Collaborate with the Program Director to ensure alignment between academic coursework and clinical training requirements. Develop and maintain policies and procedures that ensure compliance with CACREP, SACSCOC, and state licensure standards. Develop, maintain, and annually review the Clinical Training Handbook to ensure inclusion of required content, including definitions, agreements, and evaluation procedures. Contribute data and documentation related to clinical training, practicum, and internship components for CACREP accreditation reports, self-studies, and site visits. Represent the clinical training component of the program at professional meetings and within external partnerships related to practicum and internship activities. Develop, evaluate, and maintain clinical site partn