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Open Rank Faculty Position, Mental Health Counseling

Employer
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Feb 10, 2023
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Open Rank Faculty Position, Mental Health Counseling


We are currently seeking to fill our Open Rank Faculty Position, Mental Health Counseling position at the Philadelphia campus with a highly qualified and passionate individual.

Job Title: Open Rank Faculty Position, Mental Health Counseling
Department: Mental Health Counseling
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Philadelphia


POSITION SUMMARY

The Master of Science Program in Mental Health Counseling in the School of Professional and Applied Psychology (SPAP) at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is seeking applicants for a full-time (12-month) tenure track position, to begin January 2025. This position is already funded. This is an open-rank position; rank will be commensurate with experience.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Teaching 7-8 courses a year, many within the core curriculum and many in-person (there are opportunities to teach a class or two in a virtual manner)
• Mentoring and advising students including scholarly activities and presentations
• Engagement in remediation meetings and development plans for students (SPEC)
• Providing clinical supervision through field experience courses
• Participating in the administration of the mental health counseling program
• Engaging in recruitment activities, admissions interviews and decisions
• Scholarly activity in areas of specialty
• Reviewing STEPPS (standardized patient) encounters
• Participating in the CACREP self-study and accreditation application process
• Participating in program, departmental, and college service such as but not limited to college committees, club sponsorships, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and part-time faculty
• Developing a system for ongoing evaluation of both teaching and learning including course competency expectations and student learning outcome measures
• Engagement in national or local counseling associations
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Counseling and/or the Dean of the School of Professional and Applied and Psychology

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
• Ability to form a positive collaborative, supportive and effective working relationship with peers and administration is essential
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and collaborative skills; someone who actively contributes and listens to their coworkers, respects ideas and aims to improve the program - essential
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members. Supports and enhances a sense of belonging and success of students from traditionally marginalized populations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge about the needs of diverse learners
• Desire to teach courses in a program that values the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach as well as integrated care/interprofessional education
• Strong commitment to mentoring students
• Ability to assist program leadership to maintain CACREP accreditation standards and pursue alternate teaching modalities (online/hybrid)


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education, Skills and Abilities
Doctoral Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) from a CACREP accredited University with conferral of degree by January 1, 2025 ( required )
• Counseling experience in mental health and/or behavioral health settings
• PA Licensure or license eligible ( required )
• At least two years teaching experience at the graduate level; can include doctoral field work
• A planned program of scholarly activity
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, teamwork, and collaborative skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Active in state or national counseling associations (e.g., ACA, PCA)
• Ability and desire to teach courses within our addictions and correctional counseling concentration and/or Marriage and Family concentration
• Potential to secure grant funding
• Experience working with diversity, equity and inclusion programs

Working Conditions
• This is NOT a Remote Position
• Position has the ability to be hybrid two days per week as long as the candidate is within reasonable distance of PCOM Philadelphia campus

The referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.


PCOM is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. We adhere to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.


Company

 PCOM

Since 1899, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained healthcare professionals to see the whole person—not just the symptoms. We focus on preventative health—developing attitudes and lifestyles that help prevent disease—as part of our comprehensive approach to providing high quality, holistic care.

At PCOM, we continue to strengthen the worlds of health and science by providing our students with unique opportunities to work in teams across disciplines in a dynamic medical school environment at our Philadelphia, PA; Suwanee, GA and Moultrie, GA locations.

At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, you will be part of a community of caring, professional and committed individuals who focus on making the PCOM experience the best possible for our students.

Why Work at PCOM?

Our dedication to academic and institutional excellence drives everything we do. As a PCOM employee at our Philadelphia, PA Suwanee, GA or Moultrie, GA locations, you can make a meaningful contribution to the continued success and improvement of the College.

At PCOM, you can become part of our rich heritage, enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, and take advantage of opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our professional development programs include leadership training and mentoring as well as diversity, equity and inclusion certificates.

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