Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer American Counseling Association Alexandria, Virginia The Moran Company is pleased to partner with the American Counseling Association to recruit the organization’s Chief Executive Officer.  Organizational Background The American Counseling Association (ACA) is a 60,000-member not-for-profit organization dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession.

ACA provides education, community and professional development opportunities to counselors in various practice settings as well as counselors in training.

As a 501c3 professional association founded in 1952, ACA also provides leadership, advocacy and resources for the counseling profession.

ACA consists of 20 divisions, 4 regions and 56 Chartered Branches.

ACA members work in an array of settings including private practice; elementary and secondary schools; college campuses; criminal justice programs; community mental health centers, hospitals, nursing homes and managed care facilities.

ACA members also include counselor educators, LPC Supervisors, graduate students, LPC Associates, and affiliate members who support the mission of ACA.

For additional information see www.counseling.org .

The Governing Council is the governing body of ACA.

Consisting of ACA’s elected and appointed officers as well as elected representatives from ACA’s 20 divisions, 56 Chartered Branches and four geographic regions, the Governing Council has the fiduciary duty to protect the organization's resources and ensure that it is well positioned to meet its strategic goals and address issues that face the counseling profession.  The American Counseling Association headquarters are located in Alexandria, Virginia.

Alexandria is situated on the western bank of the Potomac River, about 7 miles south of Washington, D.C.

It's a principal city within the Washington metropolitan area and offers easy access to the nation's capital. The city has a population of over 150,000 residents and is considered one of the best places to live in Virginia, offering an urban feel with a mix of residential and commercial spaces.  https :

• / / www.alexandriava.gov Position Summary ACA seeks an energetic, experienced, and highly skilled Chief Executive Officer to work collaboratively with the Governing Council, staff and membership to lead and support all areas of the organization.

The major responsibilities of the position include :

As the administrative leader of ACA, the Chief Executive Officer has the responsibility to effectively represent the organization and ensure all functions and services of the organization are focused on the ACA mission :