APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU’s high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

This is a CONTINUOUS APPLICANT POOL. Adjunct assignments are filled on an as needed basis. As a position becomes available, you may be contacted by the hiring manager should the school/college be interested in scheduling an interview.

Specialization: Community Mental Health

The Community Counseling Center (CCC) of Azusa Pacific University (APU) is an outpatient mental health clinic providing a variety of services to children, families, and adults who may be suffering from multiple losses, bereavement, major depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders as well as other clinical syndromes or conditions. The clinic is a training facility staffed by supervised graduate students representing three disciplines (Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Social Work) as well as faculty/staff affiliated with APU. The CCC provides the local and surrounding communities a comprehensive range of services for the prevention, intervention, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Services may be rendered at the clinic, in surrounding community settings (schools), and via telehealth.

The CCC is currently seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to 1) provide administrative and clinical oversight with MSW/BSW Interns and, 2) render supervision and training of MSW/BSW Interns, in order to prepare them, professionally and clinically, to complete their academic requirements for the Social Work program at APU. The LCSW reports to the Executive Director. The position is ultimately accountable to the School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences.

Responsibilities

Administrative

• Provides orientation and ongoing training and clinical supervision for MSW/BSW Interns and/or MFT/PCC Trainees placed at the CCC, including training and implementation of policies, procedures, and documentation specific to seeing outpatient community clients
• Maintains ongoing communication with the Executive Director, other Supervisors, Interns, and Trainees
• Assists Interns/Trainees with crisis situations, such as child abuse reporting
• Attends department meetings and other meetings as assigned
• Represent the CCC at community and school district meetings and events
• Responsible for daily electronic timekeeping as it applies to the scope of this position

Clinical Supervision

• Provides weekly group supervision for 8-16 trainees/interns (1-2 two-hour groups)
• Assigns caseloads and related duties to MSW Interns and/or MFT/PCC Trainees
• Reviews case records, ensuring quality and maintenance of proper clinical documentation
• Audits documentation on a regular, weekly basis
• Remains available and “on-call” while supervisees are conducting clinical services
• Provides formative and summative evaluations of supervisees and recommends indicated actions

Qualifications

• Degree: Must have an MA degree in the field of Social Work
• Years of Experience: At least 2 years post license experience
• Endorsement of Christian Faith: A demonstrated, vibrant Christian faith compatible with the mission of Azusa Pacific University
• Cultural Sensitivity: The ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Registration: Proof of registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Membership: Membership with the National Association of Social Workers highly desired
• Child Abuse Training: A copy of your Child Abuse Training Certificate
• Insurance: Proof of professional liability insurance coverage that carries a limit of not less than US $1,000,000 per occurrence and US $3,000,000 aggregate
• Time Commitment: Variable (Ranges from 2-4 units per semester, roughly 6-12 hours per week)
• Transportation: You will need to provide your own transportation
• Weekly Supervision Meetings: Render weekly group supervision in accordance with the requirements of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Audio taping and/or videotaping of sessions with community clients may be required for supervision
• Confidentiality: Adhere to ethical and legal requirements of BBS and CCC confidentiality policies
• Compliance: Be familiar with and comply with all CCC protocols and procedures

Experience

• Administrative and clinical supervision experience in diverse community mental health settings.

Workload

• Assigned supervisorial duties will not exceed 6 units per semester; nor will the units exceed 24 per 12-month period; office hours and additional duties may be assigned. Workload will be approximately 6-12 hours per week.

Mental Demands

• Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information
• Self starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
• Visual acuity to read words and numbers
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Compensation

$25.32 - $27.32/hour (Using a 3 unit full semester appointment as a pay guide). The actual hourly rate will be determined by the units, course length, experience, and rank of the candidate. Adjuncts are paid on an hourly basis which includes preparation and teaching time.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/

Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents.
• Skill in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software/hardware applications.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and operations
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control.
• Clerical, word processing and office skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instruction and safety precautions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.