Clinical Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) On-Ground

About the role

The Clinical Adjunct Faculty-CMHC On-Ground position at Adler University's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program focuses on supervising practicum and internship experiences. The role involves providing clinical supervision, academic instruction, and professional development support to master's-level counseling trainees, ensuring adherence to CACREP standards and the program's commitment to social justice and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to master's-level counseling trainees.
• Deliver course content that meets CACREP accreditation standards.
• Utilize effective teaching strategies to engage diverse student populations.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance.
• Participate in program meetings and trainings if required.
• Stay current with developments in the counseling field and integrate relevant knowledge into teaching.
• Work with site supervisors and collaborate with faculty.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program preferred.
• A master's degree with significant clinical experience will be considered.
• Minimum of two years of post-master's clinical experience in mental health counseling.
• Demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence and social justice in counseling.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level, preferably in a CACREP-accredited program.
• Familiarity with online and hybrid teaching modalities is advantageous.
• Experience supervising counseling students during practicum and internship placements.

Qualifications

• Active membership in professional counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, AMHCA).
• Engagement in ongoing professional development and scholarship.
• Licensed or license eligible as a professional counselor (e.g., LPC, LCPC) in Illinois.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Proficiency in delivering effective supervision and instruction to graduate students; strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, faculty, and site supervisors; ability to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observations; strong critical thinking, problem-solving and visioning acumen; strong collaboration acumen and abilities; demonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturity; proficiency and functional knowledge of MS Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); strong research acumen and abilities; strong communication acumen including written, oral, and listening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active membership in professional counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, AMHCA).
• Engagement in ongoing professional development and scholarship.
• Licensed or license eligible as a professional counselor (e.g., LPC, LCPC) in Illinois.

Pay

$1,400.00/Credit Hour

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon hire.