Director of Counseling Practicum Experience

Director of Counseling Practicum Experience Boston College - 4.1 Chestnut Hill, MA Job Details Full-time $104,950 - $131,200 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Academic community engagement School experience Staff supervision Project management in education Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Team supervision Faculty collaboration Academic institution experience Compliance reporting Practicing as a therapist supervisor Data management Collaboration with other professionals for student support Doctor of Philosophy Clinical training E-learning platforms Working with individuals with mental health conditions Doctoral degree in psychology Colleges/universities Licensed Psychologist Credentials Academic accreditation compliance management Strategic partnerships Risk & issue management Ph.D. in Psychology Legal compliance Student counseling support University experience Student assessment Full Job Description Boston College Introduction Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion. Job Description Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Field Placement, Outreach, & Licensure, the Director of Counseling Field Experiences provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of clinical training, field placement operations, and community-based partnership development for the Lynch School's Counseling programs, including Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and doctoral-level training experiences as applicable. The Director supervises professional staff and affiliated faculty supporting counseling field placement operations and collaborates closely with program leadership, faculty, and the Assistant Dean for Field Placement and Licensure to ensure high-quality clinical training experiences aligned with university standards, licensure regulations, and accreditation expectations. The Director oversees the development and management of clinical placement partnerships; advises and supports students throughout practicum and internship experiences; supervises and evaluates affiliated Practicum and Supervision faculty; and coordinates student assessment, support, and remediation processes related to clinical training and professional readiness. The role also oversees operational processes associated with affiliation agreements, practicum policies and procedures, field placement technologies, data management, accreditation reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Director maintains current knowledge of Massachusetts and national licensure and credentialing requirements and supports students and alumni through certification, endorsement, and professional compliance processes. A central responsibility of the role includes risk management and resolution of complex student, site, and professional concerns in collaboration with faculty, program leadership, university partners, and legal counsel as appropriate. The Director also contributes to strategic initiatives related to program development, operational effectiveness, alumni engagement, and clinical training innovation across counseling programs. This position is full-time and is benefits eligible.

Position Details:

Department:

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Practicum Office Position:

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Director, Counseling Practicum Experience Grade:

3

RD Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range:

$104,950 to $131,200; salary commensurate with relevant experience. Requirements Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology Licensed psychologist and Health Services Provider in Massachusetts Minimum 5 years' experience placing students in school and mental health settings, including supervisory experience Deep knowledge of culturally responsive, equity-minded, and asset-based practices within counseling, supervision, and clinical training environments Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain complex partnerships and collaborative relationships with students, faculty, supervisors, community organizations, and external stakeholders Experience supporting accreditation, assessment, compliance, and data management processes within higher education or clinical training settings Ability to support students through complex or challenging field-training experiences using sound judgment, collaborative problem-solving, and student-centered practices Commitment to ethical practice, professional standards, risk management, and student development within clinical and educational settings Strong technology proficiency, including experience with learning management systems, practicum management platforms, reporting systems, and standard administrative software applications; familiarity with systems such as InPlace and Canvas preferred Exceptional organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Closing Statement Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: Tuition remission for Employees Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Low-Cost Life Insurance Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans Paid Holidays Annually Generous Sick and Vacation Pay Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.