Counseling Program Director

Director of Counseling/Intern Supervision

Department: Crisis Services & Community Programs

Reports To: Vice President, Crisis Services & Community Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full‑Time 

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of YWCA’s trauma‑informed counseling programs.
• Carry a counseling caseload (individual, child/family, or group interventions) consistent with expertise and agency needs.
• Provide ongoing clinical supervision and consultation for licensed staff and interns, fostering reflective, ethical, and trauma‑informed practice.
• Ensure services align with state and national best practices in domestic and sexual violence response and trauma recovery.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, documentation, and compliance with professional codes of ethics.

Program Coordination

• Oversee program staffing, intern onboarding, and field placement partnerships with local universities.
• Analyze counseling program data and outcomes; contribute to program reports, funding proposals, and presentations.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments—Advocacy & Resource Services, Shelter, HEAL, and Prevention & Empowerment—to ensure seamless, survivor‑centered service delivery.

Training & Community Engagement

• Co‑develop and co‑facilitate fee‑for‑service trainings, workshops, and consultations for employers and community agencies on:
  • Recognizing and responding to intimate partner violence and sexual assault in the workplace.
  • Building trauma‑informed and survivor‑supportive policies.
  • Creating psychologically safe environments for employees.
• Support the mission‑driven goal of diversifying revenue through education, fee‑for‑service models, and consulting partnerships.

Leadership Collaboration

• Partner with the VP of Crisis Services & Community Programs and other managers to create integrated systems of care, trauma‑informed policy development, and innovative programming.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise to organizational planning and external collaborations.
• Demonstrate and promote YWCA’s values of empowerment, inclusion, justice, and respect in all interactions.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Current clinical licensure in Michigan (LMSW, LPC, LMFT, LP, or equivalent) required.
• Minimum 7-10 years of post‑master’s experience providing trauma‑informed counseling to survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to staff or interns.
• Demonstrated ability to train or present effectively to professional audiences.
• Commitment to cultural humility and understanding of how trauma, oppression, and systemic inequities intersect.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or managing program budgets.
• Familiarity with evidence‑based and culturally responsive interventions for complex trauma.
• Experience delivering workplace or organizational training on violence prevention or trauma awareness.
• Strong data and outcomes evaluation skills.

Core Competencies

• Trauma‑Informed Leadership: Models empathy, transparency, and advocacy for staff and clients alike.
• Collaborative Communication: Able to build trust across programs and with community partners.
• Strategic Thinking & Program Growth: Balances immediate client care needs with long‑term organizational strategy.
• DEI Commitment: Actively applies principles of equity and inclusion in supervision, program design, and service delivery.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full‑time, exempt leadership position; some evenings or weekends may be required for community training or client needs.
• Compensation $ 78,000-$82,000 
• Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and participation in YWCA’s wellness initiatives.

ies adhere to professional guidelines and legal requirements.