Clinical Director, University Counseling Services

The University of Southern Maine’s Counseling Services is seeking a Clinical Director.  

Our University Counseling Services promote emotional growth, well-being, and academic success for a diverse student body. Counseling Services provide culturally sensitive mental health and learning services, prevention programming and outreach, and training for emerging mental health professionals. Counseling and Health Services work collaboratively to provide outstanding clinical services for students.

The Clinical Director is responsible for the clinical operations of the University of Southern Maine Counseling Services. The Clinical Director functions as the clinical supervisor for all Counseling professional staff and shares in the supervision of graduate assistants. This position is responsible for establishing, monitoring, and analyzing the budget in conjunction with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, the Training Director, and University finance partner. The Director sets priorities, establishes annual programmatic goals, and develops policy and procedures to ensure quality mental health care for USM students. This position provides consultation to staff and faculty regarding mental health issues in the USM community and is responsible for arranging for 24-hour emergency mental health assessment and intervention for clinical emergencies of high-risk students. The Clinical Director is also a member of the University of Southern Maine Critical Incident Response Team. This position also provides direct clinical services to students. The Director represents the University of Southern Maine Counseling Services at key meetings at the University and maintains and nurtures community relationships to ensure continuity of care with the wider community.

This is a full-time, 11-month (the month of June off) position with a starting annual salary up to $71,000 located on our Portland Campus, with expectation of work/service in Gorham and Lewiston.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.  

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.  USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University. 

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  USM encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, and those with differing abilities, experiences, and cultural perspectives.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. 

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of experience post-conditional and full-licensure as a clinical