Director of Counseling

Job Summary:
The Director of Counseling provides strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and direct mental health services for individuals affected by cancer, including patients, survivors, caregivers, and families. This role combines program leadership with counseling, to meet the needs of the program and to ensure that services remain grounded in client needs and best practices in psychosocial oncology.

The Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based counseling services while actively providing individual and/or group therapy. This position plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission to improve emotional well-being and quality of life for those impacted by cancer.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and enhance the counseling program aligned with organizational goals

· Supervise, train, and develop counseling staff while fostering a collaborative team culture.

· Build and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers and community organizations.

· Maintain an active clinical caseload consistent with organizational needs.

· Provide individual, family, and/or group counseling to clients affected by cancer.

· Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and document services in compliance with clinical standards.

· Deliver crisis intervention and support for clients experiencing acute distress.

· Model best practices in compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.

· Ensure adherence to clinical, legal, and ethical standards (e.g., HIPAA, licensing requirements).

· Ensure counseling services comply with all applicable regulations and professional standards.

· Track program outcomes and identify opportunities to improve client access and equity.

Qualifications

· Experience in leading a counseling team in an independent practice setting.

· Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.

· Active clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW preferred) in IN.

· Minimum of 5–7 years of clinical experience, including direct counseling practice in an outpatient setting.

· Ability and willingness to maintain an active client caseload.

· At least 3 years of supervisory or program leadership experience.

· Knowledge of psychosocial issues related to cancer and chronic illness.

Key Skills

· Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

· Strong clinical expertise and therapeutic skills

· Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on counseling service

· Empathy, compassion and a positive outlook

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Strategic thinking informed by frontline clinical experience

· Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities

· Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion

· Proficiency with data tracking systems and reporting tools

· Cultural competence and inclusivity

· Organizational and time management skills

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Paid time-off, paid holidays and a full range of benefits are offered.

Founded in Fort Wayne in 1944, Cancer Services seeks to support cancer patients and their families by building a community of support designed to sustain and improve their quality of life during treatment and in survivorship. When we use the word community, we refer to not only the geographic location of where people live, but also people who share a common experience of cancer and the people who choose to support and care for families fighting cancer. The communities at Cancer Services offer emotional support, education and practical help.