Fairfield Department of Health·Fairfield, Connecticut
Provides clinical counseling services including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management for students. Coordinates and implements campus-wide mental health education, wellness initiatives, and outreach programs to promote student well-being.
Department: Counseling & Psychological Services
North Benson Rd., Fairfield
Associate Director - Counseling & Psychological Services
This role includes both a clinical counseling component, as well as an outreach/ health promotion component. Provides individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation and referral; prepares, communicates and executes psycho-educational programs. Responsible for the coordination, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of campus‑wide health promotion and mental health education initiatives. The position integrates public health, clinical, and educational approaches to support overall student mental health and promote student well‑being initiatives. Holistic wellbeing initiatives will address suicide prevention, sexual assault prevention, stigma reduction, stress management, body image, mental health literacy, and related behavioral health concerns.
Counselor will serve as a member of the Fairfield University Wellness Committee, an interdisciplinary team committed to advancing the University’s holistic wellness initiatives on campus.
Utilization of scheduling and record-keeping software (i.e., Titanium),
Timely charting of clinical records.
Preparing statistical reports and annual reports.
Consult with CAPS clinicians, Student Health Center staff, and various campus partners regarding student mental health trends, prevention strategies, and outreach alignment to develop clinically-informed initiatives relevant to evolving needs of the campus community
Support suicide prevention, sexual misconduct prevention, and postvention programming using evidence‑based and trauma‑informed approaches.
Assist with the coordination and delivery of mental health screenings, early‑intervention initiatives, and help‑seeking campaigns.
Working collaboratively with the Student Health Center, Counseling & Psychological Services, Title IX Office, the Office of the Dean of Students, the Wellness Committee, and other campus departments and community agencies in the coordination, planning, and implementation of programs and events across campus. Serves on and chairs various committees as assigned.
Developing and implement population‑level interventions, small group programs, workshops, trainings, and social marketing campaigns addressing mental health and well‑being.
Tracking participation and outcomes to support continuous improvement.
Coordinating opportunities for students to engage in mental health promotion, peer education, and wellness advocacy initiatives.
Providing consultation and training to student organization leaders to support psychologically safe and wellness‑focused organizational practices.
Participating in first‑year and transfer student orientation programming related to mental health and well‑being.
9-month role, 35 hours/week.
Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2026
Employee Type: Exempt
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain, and should not be interpreted as containing, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
Student Life - Admin
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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Market context
In Connecticut, Mental Health Counselor and Outreach Coordinator roles often draw candidates with campus or community-based counseling experience, especially where outreach and student support overlap. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for Connecticut licensure or license-eligibility, a relevant graduate degree, and prior college counseling experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of outreach, crisis support, and collaboration work.
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