Adjunct Faculty - LCSW Supervisor, Community Counseling Center
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
Clinical Supervision:
Qualifications:
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.
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Mental Demands:
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Physical Demands:
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'.
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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.