[Hiring] Clinical Director @Herzing University

Role Description

The MS-CMHC Clinical Director oversees the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of the program’s practicum and internship fieldwork component, ensuring alignment with CACREP standards and applicable licensing requirements. The position collaborates with program leadership and faculty on curriculum, assessment, policies, and accreditation activities; develops and maintains fieldwork partnerships and agreements; supports students, faculty, and site supervisors; evaluates fieldwork placements; and oversees student progress throughout the clinical fieldwork experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the initial accreditation process with CACREP, including development and continuous review and assessment of the fieldwork component of the MS-CMHC program to ensure compliance with CACREP.
• Develop the program curriculum and assessment plan in collaboration with MS-CMHC Program Chair and faculty.
• Develop partnerships with local and regional agencies to identify appropriate fieldwork site placements for students.
• Develop and maintain fieldwork agreements between Herzing University and fieldwork sites.
• Complete components of the accreditation candidacy application related to fieldwork.
• Collaborate with the MS-CMHC Program Chair on the development of program policies and make available to students through a current MS-CMHC Fieldwork Manual.
• Maintain curricular documents related to MS-CMHC program (catalog, manual, handbook, website, brochures).
• Provide training, orientation, and ongoing communication to students, practicum and internship instructors, and site supervisors to support a high-quality fieldwork experience.
• Evaluate student fieldwork site placements to ensure alignment with program and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee student progress and manage academic processes of students engaged in the fieldwork component of the MS-CMHC program.
• Act as a liaison with the state licensing boards.
• Other responsibilities include serving on school, college, and university-wide committees.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision.
• 5 years of experience in higher education.
• Experience with CACREP accreditation.
• Experience in clinical supervision.
• Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (or other independent professional licensure by the applicant’s respective state – no associate or provisional licenses).

Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
• Constantly operates office and/or teaching equipment which may include computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
• Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds.

Benefits

• Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plan.
• The salary range for this position is $66,640 to $78,400.

Company Description

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

It is the university’s practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.