Clinical Coordinator, Counseling Program

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Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
* includes domestic partner coverage


SUMMARY:
The Clinical Coordinator is a member of the full-time core faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who is granted release time to serve an administrative appointment overseeing the practicum and internship portion of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to classroom instruction, selection of student clinical sites and placements, monitoring students in group supervision classes, investigating agencies for qualifying criteria, meeting with site supervisors, serving as liaison between the University and clinical agencies, responding to inquiries regarding practicum and internship, and ensuring CACREP standards and the South University Mission are upheld in all areas of the program. The Clinical Coordinator engages in professional associations, businesses, and the local community as necessary to promote the visibility and stature of the program. The Program Director abides by the mandates set by the South University Board of Trustees, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, the Campus President or Director, and the Campus Executive Committee.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

1. Serves as campus practicum and internship coordinator for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
2. Responds to all inquiries related to practicum and internship from current students, prospective students, and all current and potential community placement sites.
3. Performs instructional duties as assigned and outlined in the faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
4. Collects data for Key Performance Indicators, submits quarterly student evaluation forms for all students, and participates in formal evaluation of students as indicated in the Graduate Student Handbook and Clinical Handbook.
5. Participates in faculty development each year as required.
6. Designs and delivers class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies, to create activities which support lesson objectives, and to deliver the instruction as approved.
7. Trains, develops, manages, and leads faculty according to the guidelines provided by the Campus Director/Dean of Academic Affairs and Retention, the Department Chair, and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University/Campus and CACREP.
8. Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and establish student performance criteria and evaluation.
9. Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
10. Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.
11. Contributes to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings.
12. Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
13. Establish and coordinate all rotations of students through clinical sites, as well as serve as liaison between the