Position DetailsPosition Information Position Clinical Experience Coordinator Full Time/Part Time Full Time Job Type Regular Position Summary NMHU Seeks torecruit Individuals who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including student of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.The Clinical Experience Coordinator is responsible for clinical field placement processes for counseling students including the approval of student clinical sites and final placement details that meet program criteria, meeting with, and orienting students and site supervisors, and serving as the liaison between the University and clinical agencies/schools. The Clinical Experience Coordinator reports to the Counseling Program and works collaboratively with all counseling program faculty.Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, monitor, and evaluate field placements and processes for graduate counseling students;
- Plan, develop, and implement field orientation for students prior to being placed in field experiences;
- Schedule and implement orientations/training, support, and problem-solving each semester for site supervisors;
- Schedule and implement orientations/training, support, and problem-solving each semester for program students
- Recruit, evaluate, approve agreements and retain sites ensuring responsiveness to the mission of the University and counseling program;
- Liaison between the counseling program and clinical/school sites;
- Respond to all inquiries related to practicum and internship from current students, prospective students, and all current and potential community placement sites;
- Intervene promptly in the resolution of problems experienced by students or sites in field placements;
- Monitor and collect performance evaluations of students and site supervisors;
- Review student evaluations of sites and site supervisors, report to faculty, and follow-up as needed;
- Provide reports and/or updates to the counseling faculty and counseling chair including student progress, status of field practicum sites, and problems encountered in field placement;
- Oversee the maintenance and updating of student files and clinical placement information;
- Facilitate the submission of required programmatic reports and documentation, including program assessment, performance on state licensing or certification examinations, and employment rates;
- Lead the Field Advisory Committee, comprised of site supervisors, faculty, and students/alumni;
- Plan, develop, and implement two training workshops (CEU certified) each year in collaboration with counseling faculty and site supervisors;
- Perform related duties as assigned; and,
- Maintain regular office hours.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Master's Degree in a Clinical Behavioral Health field.
- Independent mental health licensure (LPCC, LI/LCSW).
- Three (3) years of professional behavioral health practice with community, state, and/or educational organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Counseling from a CACREP-accredited program.
- Earned doctoral degree or ABD in Counselor Education and Supervision, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program.
- School Counseling licensure &/or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) in addition to LPCC.
Special Conditions for EligibilityKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of mental health services offered in agencies, schools, and rehabilitation centers;
- Knowledge and ability to develop and implement a training program for site supervisors;
- Knowledge of CACREP accreditation standards;
- Knowledge, understanding, and the ability to work with Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students, and the community-based agencies and schools providing services to these populations;
- Clinical skills;
- Supervision skills;
- Ability to work with students, site supervisors, and faculty in a team approach in the implementation of field placement;
- Capacity to engage in creative problem-solving toward the resolution of clinical-related conflicts or problems that arise;
- Ability to organize and prioritize work;
- Ability to maintain effective, positive working relationships;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Ability to effectively present information to faculty, students, and clinical sites;
- Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision;
- Experience with computerized administrative systems; and,
- Proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers.
Physical Demands Requires travel to and from areas near NMHU Centers (Las Vegas, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe and Farmington)Working EnvironmentPay Rate $55,500 (DOE) Work Location/Campus Center Rio Rancho Campus EEO Statement New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-###-#### or email ...@nmhu.edu Visit the link below for more information regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity: Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAWPosting Detail Information Posting Number AS911P Open Date 10/14/2024 Close DateOpen Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicant A complete application must include 1) A letter of application, 2) Curriculum vitae/Resume and, 3) Unofficial copies of advanced degree transcripts. Online application must include names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three (3) professional references. References will be contacted in conjunction with an on-campus interview and official transcripts should be requested upon acceptance of the on-campus interview. For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact: Dr. Ann Koch at ...@nmhu.edu. For disabled access or services call 505-###-#### or TDD 505-###-####. New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.Quick Link