Summer 2023 Adjunct Faculty FPSY 671-01: Trauma, Loss

Summer 2023 Adjunct Faculty FPSY 671-01: Trauma, Loss & Grief

Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: May 31, 2023
Deadline:

Description: Per course adjunct faculty in the Counseling Department for the Forensic Psychology program's course, FPSY 671-01.

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.


Qualifications:
FPSY 671-01: Trauma, Loss & Grief (3 units)

Forensic Psychology 671-01: Trauma, Loss and Grief

Instructional Modality: Synchronous-online: Tuesday & Thursdays 4:00-7:00PM; Meets on 7/11, 7/13, 7/18, 7/20, 7/25, 7/27, 8/1, 8/3, 8/8, 8/10.

This course is an exploration of grief, loss and trauma, and how they relate to issues of diversity, including socioeconomic, human sexuality, domestic violence, child abuse, severe mental disorders and substance use. The course focuses on assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning including recovery-oriented care, community resources/advocacy; personal qualities of the therapist and general MFT principles of relational, systemic and collaborative approaches; an overview of psychopharmacological considerations as they may relate to grief, loss and trauma.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have a M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology, Counseling, Psychology, Career Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or a related field. Candidates must have experience teaching at the graduate level in Counseling, Psychology, or a related area, or at least 3 years of experience as a practicing clinician (e.g., MFT, PCC, clinical or counseling psychologist), community-based mental health professional (e.g., school counselor or school psychologist), or counselor in a higher education setting (e.g., college/university).

Preferred Qualifications:



Current license in Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, or Psychology, or Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling, Social Work, or School Psychology.

A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, multicultural/international competence, social justice, clinical expertise, and familiarity with counseling theory and practice.



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