Online Adjunct Faculty - Mental Health Counseling

Bay Path University; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 500 - 1,200; Part time

Job summary

Bay Path University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a course that emphasizes hands-on practice and the interpretation of standardized assessments across diverse populations. The course will cover cognitive, projective, and personality instruments with a focus on accurate reporting and interview skills.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree with LMHC licensure; teaching experience is preferred. Compliance with FERPA/HIPAA is required, and all new employees must complete required trainings

Qualifications

• Master's degree with LMHC license.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Handle confidential information with discretion (FERPA/HIPAA).
• Complete FERPA and Anti-Harassment trainings within 15 days of employment.
• Understand the University’s mission and goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on learning and out-of-class practice.
• Administer and interpret standardized assessments and screening tools.
• Focus on cognitive, projective, and personality instruments.
• Emphasize accurate report writing and observational/interview skills.

Skills

Teaching experience

FERPA/HIPAA knowledge

Education

Master's degree with LMHC License

Job description

Job Description:This course will involve a substantial amount of hands-on learning as well as out of class practice. Students will learn to administer and interpret standardized assessments and screening tools used for the evaluation of children, adolescents, adults, and the aging. The course will focus on cognitive, projective and personality instruments. The importance of accurate report writing, as well as observational and interview skills will be emphasized.

Compensation: $500 - 1,200 per credit. Adjunct faculty pay rates vary, depending on the academic discipline and the course's credit load and level.

Requirements:

• Master's degree with LMHC License.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
• All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
• General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose, and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.