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Eastern Oregon University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Part-Time Online Educator/Adjunct
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A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$45,175 / year median in the U.S.
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Summary The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in the College of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Health Sciences at Eastern Oregon University ( EOU ) is recruiting for part-time online educator/adjunct instructor(s) to teach courses in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. EOU's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is a fully online program. EOU is interested in applicants who are committed to assisting our students in reaching their professional goals. Appointments are on an as-needed basis and would begin as early as Spring Term 2024. Courses may include but are not limited to: Counseling and Helping Relationships, Diagnostic Systems and Psychopathology, Group Counseling, Counseling Substance Use Disorders, and other core curriculum courses. Course availability will change from term to term. See webpage for full program information: https://www.eou.edu/clinical-mental-health-counseling/ Responsibilities Part-time online educators/adjuncts will be responsible for: Teaching and engaging with graduate students in the CMHC program Running and building/adding to curated online courses Being available to meet for synchronous courses in the evening (Pacific Time), and on weekends for Residency courses Being committed to ensuring that every student is a full member of the EOU community and that all community members recognize, promote and take advantage of the educational and cultural value of diversity. Demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with other educators and staff and collaborate to identify and solve problems and engage in program improvement Required Qualifications Ph.D. degree from a CACREP accredited institution in Counselor Education and Supervision - Two or more years of relevant experience in counseling, counselor education, and/or supervision Higher education, online teaching experience Minimum of one year of direct counseling experience Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check Valid work authorization documents are required . In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University does not sponsor applicants for employment visas. Preferred Qualifications Licensed Mental Health Counselor ( LMHC ), Licensed Professional Counselor ( LPC ), or eligible for licensure in state of residence Experience supervising master's level clinical mental health counseling students Credentialed or ability to be credentialed as a clinical supervisor (e.g., Approved Clinical Supervisor ( ACS ) and/or a state level supervisory status) Experience utilizing the LMS Canvas Experience designing, developing, and teaching curated, online courses Working knowledge of