Faculty-Behavior HealthFaculty

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a faculty member for the School of Behavioral Health. Responsibilities include education, research, and mentoring of counseling professionals. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in counseling or a related field, and experience in clinical practice or teaching. The role requires effective communication and a commitment to enhancing the counseling profession. Loma Linda University Health values compassion and integrity, with a mission aligned to the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution required.
• Two years of professional clinical practice and/or teaching experience.
• Experience with CACREP standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for education, research, and service in School of Behavioral Health.
• Mentor developing counseling professionals and contribute to program improvement.
• Contribute to scholarship and professional engagement.

Skills

Counselor identity

Active membership in counseling organizations

Analytical skills for interpreting program data

Effective communication

Graduate teaching

Educational technology

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Doctoral degree in counseling or related field

Doctoral degree in counseling or related field (preferred)

Job description

School of Behavioral Health

The Faculty in School of Behavior Health is responsible for education, research, and/or service. Demonstrates loyalty to the mission, policies, standards, and regulations of his/her department, school, and the University, and follows the administrative policies set up by the University and the individual school. Performs other duties as needed. The salaried rate of pay will be determined commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Education and Experience

A master's or higher from an accredited institution. Doctoral degree in counseling or a related field such as MFT preferred. Two or more years of professional clinical practice and/or classroom teaching experience.

Knowledge and Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong counselor identity through active membership in recognized counseling professional organizations, including but not limited to:

• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
• Relevant state counseling associations

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in accreditation processes, particularly those familiar with Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess competence and experience in developing comprehensive assessments for student progress evaluation, systematic data collection methodologies, and analytical skills for interpreting program outcome data to drive continuous program improvement and growth. This position requires a commitment to excellence in graduate-level instruction, mentorship of developing counseling professionals, and active contribution to the advancement of the counseling profession through scholarship, service, and professional engagement. Knowledge of current technology and educational media used in teaching and presentations. Able to effectively communicate changes and instructions in a professional, effective and positive manner. Able speak in English with professional quality. Think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications

Active LPCC or LPC license. Professional certification, licensure or registration as appropriate.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.