PCN 3001
Position Overview:
The Placement Director provides strategic leadership and operational excellence for field education across Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), School Counseling (SC), and Social Work (MSW) master's programs. This 12-month position supervises placement coordinators, ensures accreditation standards and compliance, and cultivates community partnerships that deliver high-quality, equitable field experiences. The Director champions innovation in field education while fostering collaboration across disciplines and stakeholder groups.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Team Development: Supervise and mentor Internship Coordinator (CMHC), Field Placement Director (MSW), and Field Placement Coordinator (SC); foster cross-program collaboration while honoring discipline-specific standards; lead professional development for placement staff.
- Strategic Planning & Quality Assurance: Develop and implement a comprehensive field education strategic plan; establish quality standards for placement sites; create policies ensuring accreditation standards, compliance, ethical and legal practices; use data to assess and enhance field experiences.
- Partnership & Site Development: Cultivate relationships with community agencies, schools, and healthcare facilities; recruit, evaluate, and approve placement sites; develop affiliation agreements; conduct site visits as needed and maintain ongoing communication with field supervisors.
- Student-Centered Placement Coordination: Oversee equitable placement processes for all graduate students; develop matching systems that align student learning goals with site opportunities; address complex placement challenges collaboratively; monitor student progress and intervene proactively.
- Training & Field Educator Support: Coordinate orientation and ongoing training for site supervisors across programs; develop resources for field instructors and preceptors; collaborate with faculty to integrate classroom and field learning.
- Compliance & Accreditation: Maintain accurate documentation systems; prepare materials for accreditation reviews; stay current with evolving standards and Massachusetts licensure requirements.
- Administrative Oversight: Manage field placement processes and technology systems; prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders; participate in Graduate School leadership and strategic planning collaborating with key campus partners to continually improve processes, procedures, and institutional coordination.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in field education; at least 3 years of supervisory/management experience.
- Licensed mental health professional (LICSW, LMHC, psychologist, or equivalent) in Massachusetts or eligible for licensure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards in counseling, social work, and/or psychology.
- Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills; proficiency with database management systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSW, PsyD); higher education administration experience.
- Multi-disciplinary field placement coordination experience; familiarity with Massachusetts licensure pathways.
- Accreditation self-study and site visit experience; bilingual capabilities.
We welcome experienced field education leaders who value innovation and collaboration partnerships. If you are energized by preparing compassionate, practice-ready professionals through transformative field experiences, we invite your application.
Application Materials Should Include:
- Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, email address). Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.
For questions related to application submission, please contact Dr. Michael Mobley, Academic Dean, Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work at [redacted] or via email at [redacted].
Work Location
This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
