Licensed Mental Health Counseling Chair

Job Summary

Leading the development and launch of the Mental Health Counseling (MMHC) program, the full-time remote Licensed Mental Health Counseling Chair will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and fostering community partnerships.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and develop the curriculum while establishing policies and assessment processes to ensure program quality and compliance with accreditation standards
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate faculty, promoting a collaborative culture of academic excellence
• Prepare and submit accreditation applications and reports, overseeing the collection and analysis of assessment data for continuous improvement

Required qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent credential
• Minimum of five years of combined experience in clinical mental health counseling practice and higher education teaching
• Demonstrated experience with CACREP accreditation standards and processes
• Proven experience in academic program leadership or academic administration