Practicum Coordinator for MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program: Core Faculty

Job Title:                    Practicum Coordinator for MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program: Core Faculty

Location:                    Seattle, WA

Department:              School of Counseling, Psychology and Family Therapy

Classification:            Salary – Exempt

Supervisor:                Academic Dean

Position Summary:

We are hiring for a practicum coordinator appointment at Antioch University Seattle in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program in the Graduate School of Counseling Psychology and Family Therapy.  The School seeks to hire this position for winter 2022, depending on the successful candidate’s availability. Antioch University Seattle’s well-regarded CMHC program rooted in social justice and mental liberation is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Antioch University Seattle faculty members engage in teaching, research and service; the successful applicant will teach graduate courses, and supervise student clinical training and research. This position is full-time with a 12-month annual service period, including 3 months of professional leave. This position is within the bargaining unit represented by SEIU 925.

The Practicum Coordinator provides support to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Program Director of Clinical Training (DCT) as well as provides coordination, program management of oversight for the CMHC Practicum.  The Practicum Coordinator provides leadership, training, and scheduling to Pre-Internship Practicum (PIP) and Supplemental Supervising faculty and students in the Practicum portion of their CMHC program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, the AUS Clinic and/or secondary sites for students in Practicum, to the Counseling Department, the Counseling faculty, and other administrators.
• Assist in the hiring and scheduling of practicum teaching assignments and serve as a liaison to adjunct faculty.
• Recruitment and retention activities related to maintaining enrollment in the department (attending Info Sessions, attending New Student Orientation, and assisting in the Pre-Internship Prep course(s) alongside the Director of Clinical Training.
• Assist in the recruitment, evaluation and management of PIP and Supplemental Supervision faculty
• Coordinate and communicate to the appropriate University officer(s) any accreditation, program review, or assessment(s) required of the Program/Department in regards to the Practicum Program
• Maintain up-to-date CACREP aligned course syllabi for PIP and Supplemental Supervision.
• Provide gatekeeping oversight and documentation for students during their Practicum Program; coordinating reviews/feedback and/or any remediation necessary with CMHC advisors.
• Create database and serve as “Matching Coordinator” for CMHC student-clients and Practicum students
• Participate in due process required for faculty, students, or staff as described in current policies or procedures (Student Development Plan, faculty evaluations, etc.).
• Serve as faculty advisor to students
• Support Program and Departmental CE initiatives
• Review, approve, and file course syllabi as course owner, liaison, or academic unit head, namely for PIP and Supplemental Supervision.
• Mentor full-time Teaching, Affiliate and Adjunct faculty.
• Attend faculty (university, department and program) meetings and occasionally conduct these meetings.

• Coordination with Student Services as needed.
• Participation in research and writing and assist Department Chair as requested on necessary self-study, CACREP, and/or program-related Outcomes Report(s).
• Assist Counseling Leadership Team in the strategic academic and budget plans for Department.
• Coordination with Director of Clinical Training to achieve seamless transition from Practicum to Internship.
• Maintains and fulfills all responsibilities of Teaching within the Counseling Department

Position Qualifications: 

• ABD in CACREP accredited/aligned CES Program in the Counselor Education and Supervision.
• Licensed as LMHC in State of Washington or equal licensing in another state or national counseling credential
• WA State (or other state) Approved Supervisor credential
• Strong record of administrative/leadership experience in higher education
• A clear history of service to the counseling profession and an interest in leadership thereof
• A history of publication and presentation work at the local and national level
• Strong record of leadership/coordination role within a Counseling Department
• Strong record of teaching at the graduate level—a proven history of high marks in student evaluations (made available to the committee)
• The Practicum Coordinator must be an optimistic, collaborative, proactive leader who can motivate faculty to embrace these values within the classroom, department and the institution.
• Strong record of both online and on the ground teaching and supervision formats.
• Tele-Mental Health Trained by Jan 1, 2022.
• Strong interest in the development of leaders–this job requires the development of future leaders in the counseling field
• Strong interest in demonstration-based teaching (faculty need to teach using real/live demonstration) and experiential learning
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to oversee various operational processes within the department at one time
• Clear developmental skills with a focus on providing new opportunities for students, faculty and staff to excel.
• This is an environment that expects high productivity and quick response time, as well as the ability to minimize operational tasks and maximize creativity and innovation.  The Practicum Coordinator must be able to balance institutional priorities with program needs and initiatives, in the ultimate service of student development and professional counselor gatekeeping.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills—an additional interest in grant writing is preferred
• Ability to be flexible and working in an environment of expansion and change
• Ability and interest to serve on the SEUI Faculty Bargaining Committee

Qualifications

Successful applicants will possess a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision (preferred) or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field with proven history of active teaching experience in master’s or doctoral CACREP accredited counseling programs. In addition, an active history in the counseling profession (e.g., counselor licensure, national counselor credential, active member of ACA and/or its divisions/branches), including strong training and experience with multicultural competency in counseling is required. Experience in community mental health agency management and a strong history of supervisory experience is preferred.  Experience with grant writing is also preferred. We welcome candidates who also have additional professional credentials.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will complement and build on existing strengths within the school, and will be eager to interact with students and faculty from the broader community at AUS.

Application Process

• Complete and submit the following documents:
• Cover letter
• Resume or Curriculum Vita
• Names, addresses (including email addresses) and telephone numbers of four references. References will not be contacted without prior approval of the candidate.

Hours of Employment:

This is a full-time position Monday – Friday 40 hours per week, may require some travel and extra hours and weekends during peak work periods.  A work schedule will be established in consultation with the supervisor.

Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of the job description at any time.

For accommodations to complete the application process, and /or if selected for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].

Antioch University provides equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, family status, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs.