Tenure-Track Clinical Mental Health Counselor Educator

Preferra Insurance; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Washington University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, beginning September 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will supervise practicum and internship students in our community onsite training clinic and teach core counseling courses.

Qualifications

• PhD in CACREP-accredited counselor education program at time of application.
• Currently licensed as a mental health counselor or eligible for WA LMHC within 12 months of hire.
• Three years in a tenure-track/tenured role in a CACREP program OR three years in a leadership role in a CACREP program with current tenure-track appointment.
• Two semesters or three quarters teaching practicum in COUNSELING.
• Two semesters or three quarters providing direct individual clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise practicum students in the community onsite training clinic.
• Supervise internship students in the community.
• Teach core counseling courses in area of specialty.
• Maintain an active program of research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Provide Counseling Program service and leadership.
• Engage in service to Department and University.
• Demonstrate dedication to justice, equity, and inclusion in counseling practice and education.

Education

PhD in CACREP-accredited counselor education program

Washington LMHC licensure / eligible

Teaching & supervision

Job description

Western Washington University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, beginning September 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will supervise practicum and internship students in our community onsite training clinic and teach core counseling courses.