Director of Counseling Center
Apply NowCompany: Ocean County College
Location: Toms River, NJ 08753
Description:
Salary: $71,014.00 - $94,686.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300644
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Counseling Center
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: 3/26/2025 4:57 PM Eastern
The Position
The Director of the Counseling Center provides leadership and oversight for all administrative, counseling, crisis intervention, and development services offered to Ocean County College and Kean/Ocean students. This position supervises departmental staff, delivers mental health care, and offers consultative services to students, faculty, and staff. The Director ensures that counseling services meet high standards of care, adhere to ethical and legal requirements, and align with current best practices. Additionally, this role contributes to strategic planning and assessment to enhance student retention, particularly for at-risk populations, and directs assigned federal and state grant programs.
Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator
Staff Duration: Full Time 12 months
What You Will Do
Develop and execute strategic plans for counseling and intervention services. Regularly assess service quality and outcomes, making adjustments to advance the College's mission and support student retention efforts. Oversee daily operations of the Counseling Center, managestherecruitment,training,supervision,developmentandevaluation of the center's personnel; ensures legal and ethical requirements for licensed counselors are followed. Work in collaboration with the Executive Director, CARE Team, and with other entities on campus regarding student behavioral and emotional issues, classroom concerns and current behavioral health issues. Serves as a member of the CARE team. Maintain partnerships with external mental health providers and community resources. Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation on mental health and behavioral issues. Manage student referrals to off-campus facilities when needed and oversee follow-up care. Maintains con?dential student ?les. Develop and deliver psychoeducational programs addressing student development and well-being. Lead the implementation of campus-wide crisis intervention protocols. Plan and manage the department's operating budget and oversee staff responsible for federal and state grant-funded programs, ensuring compliance with financial and reporting requirements. Explore external funding opportunities. Serve as the principal counseling resource and liaison with campus departments. Provide consultation services and collaborate on faculty and staff training in areas such as mental health, crisis management, and policy development. Effectively communicates program, administrative, and clinical direction to counseling staff. Discusses challenging cases with counselors and social workers and makes suggestions and recommendations. Reviews case records for completeness, consistency, and quality of mental health services provided including application of proper techniques. Consults with individual counselors to promote staff development and to suggest solutions to challenging cases. Prepares and evaluates statistical, analytical, and narrative reports to inform leadership about trends, service demand, and opportunities for program improvement, aiding in data-driven decision-making. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical responsibilities related to suicide prevention, alcohol and substance abuse education, works with HR on Title IX issues, and other regulatory requirements. Manage secure storage and confidentiality of counseling records in both electronic and physical formats. Ensure the proper use of technology to meet the evolving needs of the student population. Related duties, initiatives, and projects as assigned.
The Successful Candidate Must Have
1. Master's Degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field.
2. Three years field experience with a diverse client population, five years supervising a large team of professionals (five+ employees) in a fast-paced environment.
3. Licensed as a professional counselor, licensed clinical social worker, or psychologist in New Jersey or ability to attain licensure within six months of employment.
4. Proficiency in data collection and management using Microsoft Office, web-based tools, and database systems.
5. Demonstrated strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Even Better If You Have
1. Experience working with alcohol/substance abuse issues.
2. Experience in a higher education environment.
Ocean County College offers the following benefits to full-time Non-Affiliated Administrators:
Personal Time Off:
OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.
Vacation: Twenty-five (25) Days
Sick: Thirteen (13) Days
Holidays: Fifteen (15) College Recognized Holidays
Pension Benefits:
Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. Depending on the position and NJ State review, the participating pension will be the Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), or the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP). For more information visit:
Health Benefits:
Medical: OCC offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. Coverage is effective after a 2-month wait period. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011. To view the cost of contribution calculator, plan coverage, and more information visit:
Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Horizon Dental with three plan options. All single coverage levels are at no cost to the employee.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Our generous flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, and dependent care.
Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver
OCC offers tuition reimbursement to accredited credit and certificate programs, as well as OCC credit tuition waiver and non-credit course reimbursement for employees and their eligible dependents.
Ocean County College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.
Employee Assistance Program:
OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.
Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300644
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Counseling Center
Opening Date: 03/12/2025
Closing Date: 3/26/2025 4:57 PM Eastern
The Position
The Director of the Counseling Center provides leadership and oversight for all administrative, counseling, crisis intervention, and development services offered to Ocean County College and Kean/Ocean students. This position supervises departmental staff, delivers mental health care, and offers consultative services to students, faculty, and staff. The Director ensures that counseling services meet high standards of care, adhere to ethical and legal requirements, and align with current best practices. Additionally, this role contributes to strategic planning and assessment to enhance student retention, particularly for at-risk populations, and directs assigned federal and state grant programs.
Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator
Staff Duration: Full Time 12 months
What You Will Do
The Successful Candidate Must Have
1. Master's Degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field.
2. Three years field experience with a diverse client population, five years supervising a large team of professionals (five+ employees) in a fast-paced environment.
3. Licensed as a professional counselor, licensed clinical social worker, or psychologist in New Jersey or ability to attain licensure within six months of employment.
4. Proficiency in data collection and management using Microsoft Office, web-based tools, and database systems.
5. Demonstrated strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Even Better If You Have
1. Experience working with alcohol/substance abuse issues.
2. Experience in a higher education environment.
Ocean County College offers the following benefits to full-time Non-Affiliated Administrators:
Personal Time Off:
OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.
Vacation: Twenty-five (25) Days
Sick: Thirteen (13) Days
Holidays: Fifteen (15) College Recognized Holidays
Pension Benefits:
Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. Depending on the position and NJ State review, the participating pension will be the Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), or the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP). For more information visit:
Health Benefits:
Medical: OCC offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. Coverage is effective after a 2-month wait period. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011. To view the cost of contribution calculator, plan coverage, and more information visit:
Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Horizon Dental with three plan options. All single coverage levels are at no cost to the employee.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Our generous flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, and dependent care.
Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver
OCC offers tuition reimbursement to accredited credit and certificate programs, as well as OCC credit tuition waiver and non-credit course reimbursement for employees and their eligible dependents.
Ocean County College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.
Employee Assistance Program:
OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.