Director, Counseling Center

Location:

Bowling Green, KY Category:

Staff Job Type:

Full-time Posted On:

Mon May 4 2026

Job Description:

The Director provides leadership, coordination, strategic planning, and oversight for all mental health services at the center, including the appropriate and timely direct services provided to students. In addition, the Director oversees personnel selection and evaluation, program planning and evaluation, and budget planning and resource management within the Counseling Center. The Director and members of the Counseling Center staff set and carry out annual goals and objectives, continuously assessing, monitoring, and improving service offerings in response to the changing needs of students and the University.

Job Requirements:

Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or related field (PhD/PsyD), or a master's degree with independent licensure and extensive supervisory credentials Independent clinical licensure in Kentucky (LP, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) or eligibility within 6 months At least 3 years of experience in the areas of administration, organization, and development of counseling and mental health services and programs in a university setting is strongly desired, including specific experiences in assessment, quality improvement, performance appraisal and evaluation, and use of data to inform decision making. At least 3 years of leadership experience within clinical settings At least 3 years of post licensure clinical experience, including supervision At least 3 years of experience supporting young adults through a range of developmental, emotional, and academic challenges At least 3 years of strong crisis management experience At least 2 years of experience with tele-mental health, and familiarity with diverse student populations

Additional Information:

Salary Range:

$87,000- $93,000 Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website. Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.