Part-Time Mental Health & Addiction Counseling Instructor

Mount Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College seeks an experienced instructor for an on-site, part-time role in Mental Health, Social Service & Addiction Counseling. You will deliver quality instruction and manage course materials, grades, and student development in alignment with program objectives.

The position emphasizes diversity, professional development, and collaboration with the Health Professions department. Candidates should meet minimum qualifications and may hold relevant licensure or credentials.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work or M.S./M.A. in counseling, psychology, addictions studies, or related field.
• Current driver's license, insurance, and the ability to be insured by the college's insurance carrier. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College's community; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity.
• Possession of a Certificate of Alcohol and Drug Counseling (levels I, II, or III).
• Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), License in School Social Work (LSSW), and/or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center or other setting as appropriate.
• Provides student contact before or after class or through telephone or email exchanges or office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
• Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional materials, including course syllabi and other materials; incorporates latest classroom technology when available.
• Structures classes to align with program objectives; maintains currency of curriculum.
• Fosters a learning environment that supports diversity and inclusion.
• Maintains equipment and ensures security of facilities and instructional materials.
• Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
• Maintains and enters grades and documentation for incompletes within college timelines.
• Ensures safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
• May participate in professional development activities.
• Maintains current licenses or certificates in areas of expertise.
• May attend in-service sessions and division meetings.
• May direct aides and work-study students as assigned.
• Understands and uses the College's computer system.
• May visit social service agencies to connect with cooperative education students.

Skills

Professional boundaries

Education

Master of Social Work or M.S. / M.A. in counseling or school counseling, psychology, addictions studies, or related field

Job description

Mt. Hood Community College seeks an experienced instructor for an on-site, part-time role in Mental Health, Social Service & Addiction Counseling. You will deliver quality instruction and manage course materials, grades, and student development in alignment with program objectives.

The position emphasizes diversity, professional development, and collaboration with the Health Professions department. Candidates should meet minimum qualifications and may hold relevant licensure or credentials.