[Hiring] Clinical Experience and Certification Coordinator for Counselor Education @St. Bonaventure University

Role Description

St. Bonaventure University is seeking a Clinical Experience and Certification Coordinator for Counselor Education. This is a full-time, fully remote opportunity. The Coordinator manages placements for practicum and internship in the Counselor Education Department. Works as a liaison between students, sites, and the CFO office to ensure that placements meet stated requirements and MOUs are developed and enacted. Upon degree completion, recommends graduates for certification or licensure. The Clinical Experience Coordinator works closely with the Practicum and Internship Coordinator (PIC) to determine the appropriate placements for students. Collaborates with the PIC and the Program Director to address issues related to clinical experience in the program.

Examples of Duties

• Identifying, securing, and managing all clinical agency/school placements (one practicum and two internships per candidate) that meet licensure/certification and accreditation requirements for all School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling candidates nationally, regionally, and locally; preparing and collecting signed MOUs with every clinical site, and ensuring that the MOU template is updated; (55%)
• Teaching CE 609 to ensure that students have completed necessary prerequisites for clinical placements (i.e., immunizations, clearances, coursework) and have provided appropriate documentation; (20%)
• Recruiting, preparing, and monitoring site supervisors for clinical placements; (10%)
• Reviewing Counseling candidates’ final transcripts for accuracy and completeness, and recommending candidates to NYSED (or other applicable agencies dependent on candidates’ state of residence) for certification and licensure; responding to verbal and written inquiries from state agencies and organizations regarding candidates’ completion of requirements for certification and licensure; (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling required; familiarity with CACREP preferred
• 3-5 years of administrative experience preferred
• Certification as a School Counselor or Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (preferred)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Strong technology skills

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• This is a remote online position