Director of Counseling Practicum Experience

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: 055202

• Practicum Office Position: 00001343
• Director, Counseling Practicum Experience Grade: 3RD Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $104,950 to $131,200; salary commensurate with relevant experience.