Field Placement Coordinator, Mental Health Counseling

Responsibilities

• Secure clinical field placements for up to sixty CPT-funded Mental Health Counseling students
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with qualified clinical field placement sites
• Coordinate student interviews and confirm successful placement matches
• Ensure all student and site supervisor documentation is completed and submitted via Blackboard
• Monitor student placements, site engagement, and completion of required evaluations and time logs
• Verify that all placements comply with programmatic, licensure, accreditation, and CPT funding requirements
• Conduct site visits to evaluate and support placement settings
• Provide regular placement data and reports to support grant compliance and reporting

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Counseling or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience working with counseling students in practicum or internship settings
• Knowledge of licensure, accreditation (e.g., CACREP), and clinical training requirements
• Strong organizational, coordination, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with Blackboard or similar documentation and tracking platforms
• Ability to manage multiple placements and timelines simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with field placement coordination in counseling or related disciplines
• Experience developing partnerships with community agencies, schools, or clinical settings
• Familiarity with grant-funded programs and reporting requirements
• Experience conducting site visits and evaluating placement settings

Benefits

• High-quality health care plans
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition discounts
• Flexible spending options

About the Company

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future.