Clinical Mental Health Counselor – Adjunct

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver high-quality instruction for each assigned course within the sanctioned academic program curriculum.

• Aid in the creation, execution, and ongoing assessment of the curriculum, including course sequencing and student learning outcomes.

• Respond promptly to inquiries from institutional representatives, students, professional organizations, public agencies, and others as necessary.

• Uphold appropriate standards of linguistic expression in both written and verbal communication.

• Complete and submit academic program requirements and documentation, such as clinical evaluations and competency records, by set deadlines.

• Fulfill all faculty obligations on a weekly basis.

• Effectively manage classroom activities.

• Maintain reasonable accessibility for students seeking questions and assistance.

• Stay updated on educational and professional literature to identify best practices related to the courses taught.

• Support curricular and policy modifications as requested by the Dean/Department Chair.

• Assist in the selection of new textbooks when appropriate.

• Engage in required professional development activities, with a minimum of one per year for regular adjunct faculty.

• Participate in relevant institution, school, or department committees.

• Comply with institutional and School/Department policies.

• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean/Department Chair.

• Report directly to the Program Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

⛳️ Requirements

• Terminal degree (PhD or EdD) in Counselor Education or Counseling from a recognized accredited institution is required.

• Successful completion of at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in the field of counseling.

• Proven understanding of major counseling theories and their application to case conceptualization, treatment planning, and evidence-based clinical practice.

• Clinical experience applying one or more theoretical orientations in direct client interaction.

• Ability to demonstrate case conceptualization to graduate students.

• Familiarity with the ACA Code of Ethics, CACREP standards, and state licensing requirements for professional counselors.

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

• Dedication to promoting student learning and success in a virtual setting.

• Previous successful experience in online teaching is preferred.

• Active professional counseling license (LPC, LPCC, LMHC, or equivalent) is preferred.

• Preference will be given to graduates from CACREP-accredited doctoral programs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote / work from home.

• Opportunities for professional development activities (minimum of one per year) for adjunct faculty teaching regularly.