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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Lock Haven
Clinical Mental Health and Counseling Temporary Pool
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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.
$35,042 / year median in the U.S.
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Posting Number:
F097College/Area College of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Department:
Counseling and Educational Leadership Type of Appointment Part Time Complement Type Temporary Home Campus:
Lock Haven City Lock Haven State Pennsylvania Zip Code 17745 FTE% varies Work Location Other If Other, please list Remote Appointment Start Date Start dates will vary based on department needs Benefits The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include- : Medical and prescription drug benefits. Generous retirement plans, two options: Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Tuition benefits for employees and dependents. Paid time off. Employer-paid dental and vision benefits. Employer-paid life insurance. Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
- Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.
Visit:
http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits. To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours. Position Description Summary Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for temporary faculty positions (full-time one semester, part-time one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise in the Department of Counseling and Educational Leadership for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. The 100% Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program enables students to become license-eligible for the counseling profession in many states throughout the program. The program's primary goal is to prepare students to function independently and successfully as a clinical mental health counselor in a variety of professional settings. An overview of the program can be found here: https://www.lockhaven.edu/cmhc/ Based on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach graduate level courses and/or supervise students in field or internship experiences. An overview of the courses can be found here: https://www.lockhaven.edu/cmhc/#tab-2 Duties Candidates will be expected to plan and deliver instruction through multiple modes of instruction including: asynchronous (e.g., Brightspace) and synchronous (e.g., Zoom). In addition to teaching classes, temporary faculty are expected to hold office hours, engage with departmental faculty, attend program and department meetings, complete scholarly activities related to the position, and engage in service activities (e.g., interviewing graduate student applicants). The location for these temporary positions varies with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must have experience teaching a minimum of 5 graduate level courses independently through distance education particularly experience with using virtual synchronous classrooms. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at the time of hire. Candidate must have a master's degree in counseling and be a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor prior to the start date. The successful candidate must be able to communicate well in an interview and/or teaching demonstration.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with any of the following certifications are preferred: Approved Clinical Supervisor, Board Certified Telemental Health, and/or National Certified Addiction Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Other preferred qualifications include recent scholarly activity and service to the clinical mental health profession and community. Special Instructions to Applicants A complete application includes cover letter, resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, contact information for three professional references. Applications must be submitted online by December 15, 2026 . Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair, Dr. Leandrea Romero-Lucero lrr1029@commonwealthu.edu . Finalist(s) for these positions must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process including a teaching demonstration as judged by the department faculty. Supplemental Information Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding. Faculty may be assigned to provide instruction through distance education. Title IX/Clery The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu ), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University- Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University
- Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University
- Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East
- Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107;