CMCC – Director of Counseling Services Position Available In Androscoggin, Maine
Tallo's Job Summary: The Director of Counseling Services at Central Maine Community College in Auburn, ME provides short-term individual and group counseling to students facing personal challenges. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, mental health education, and community outreach. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree and state licensure, with a salary likely in the low $60,000 range. Apply now for this full-time position.
Job Description
CMCC – Director of Counseling Services
Central Maine Community College
in Auburn, ME
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Full-Time
Salary:
Salary range likely to be in the low $60,000
Posted:
05/23/2025
Category:
Counseling and Psychological Services Position Type:
Full Time Bargaining Unit/Salary Level:
Salary and benefits commensurate with the Agreement between the MCCS Trustees and the MEA Administrators Unit. Salary for this position is pending classification. Salary range likely to be in the low $60,000’s.
Responsibilities:
The Director of Counseling Services provides short-term individual and group counseling to students experiencing personal, emotional, or developmental challenges, including conducting crisis interventions and safety assessments as needed. This position plays a vital role in promoting student success through timely, ethical and inclusive mental health services. The director serves as a liaison to community mental health and substance use providers, referring students with longer-term or specialized needs that extend beyond the college’s available services. In addition to direct clinical support, this role leads mental health and substance use education and awareness initiatives for students, faculty, and staff through training sessions, orientation programs, and campus-wide campaigns. The director also creates and oversees community-building groups and activities designed to foster peer connection and support. This position serves as a back-up to the Accessibility Coordinator, assisting students with disabilities and coordinating accommodations when needed. The director participates on the college’s Coordination, Assessment, Response and Education (CARE) team, which identifies and supports college community members who may be experiencing distress or navigating challenges that prompt concern.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in counseling, social work or a related field.
Current State of Maine LCSW or LCPC licensure or the ability to obtain licensure to practice in the state of Maine.
Two or more years of related experience.
Experience in both individual and group counseling approaches and skilled at engaging with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Expertise in crisis response, trauma-informed care, and substance use prevention.
Solid understanding of strategies to assess and support students’ mental health, substance use, and academic needs as they navigate personal and developmental challenges.
Experience in designing and facilitating psychoeducational programs on topics such as substance use prevention, mental health awareness and stigma reduction, and stress management.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
Experience offering therapy within a college or university setting.
Knowledge of the legal frameworks and best practices for supporting individuals with disabilities. This includes familiarity with disability types, relevant laws and regulations (such as the ADA and Section 504), and knowledge of assistive technology.
Why work for the Maine Community College System?
Benefits may include:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings
Flexible Spending Accounts
Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Holidays
Statewide Locations
Tuition Waivers
Training
529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant
Learn more about the benefits and opportunities available. To view our Why Work at CMCC? flyer, click here.
Applicant Process:
Consideration will begin June 7th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing the ability to meet the above listed responsibilities, a resume, employment application, and transcripts. Applicant must be legally eligible for employment in the United States. Central Maine Community College does not discriminate and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For more information, please call 207-755-5396 or email cmcchr@mainecc.edu.
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