Clinical Support Professional CNSC801 Counseling Skills/Theories II

Position Title: Clinical Support Professional (CSP), BICC, CNSC801 Counseling Skills/Theories II (On Campus)
# of Positions to Fill: 2
Department/Program: CPBP 12010
Remote Work Authorization: 100% On-Site
Campus Location: Nalanda Campus
Reports to: CPBP Department Chair
FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried
FTE: 8% (3 hrs/week)
Compensation: $675 for the semester 

Application Deadline: 1/15/24 or until filled

Job Summary

The Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling concentration (formerly Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology) seeks a Clinical Support Professional (CSP) to assist the course instructor in the in-person Counseling Skills/Theories II class, outside of class meetings, and offering support with the student experience in class. This is a one-semester appointment. This is a 3-credit course, scheduled to meet Mondays, 9am-12:20pm on Naropa University’s Nalanda Campus. Semester dates are 01/13/2025-05/09/2025.

Course Description
CNSC-801 Counseling Skills/Theories II (3 Credits) As continuation of CNSC631: Counseling Skills/Theories I, this course presents both essential skills and current theories. It utilizes experiential training and practice in clinical skills, and students are observed and given faculty and peer feedback. Counseling theories are presented including Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic, Contemporary (Sexuality, Somatic, Feminist theories), Behavioral (CBT/DBT), and Contemplative approaches. Skills included are the essential interviewing, counseling, and case conceptualization skills. The course emphasizes the professional practice of counseling as the joining of the personal discipline of mindfulness-awareness practice which cultivates self-understanding with the interpersonal discipline of cultivating healing relationships.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Attend class meetings.
• Facilitate discussion groups and/or small group work.
• Support course instructor in preparing for class, such as preparing materials (e.g., assessment instruments) for use in class.
• Confer with course instructor regarding students’ learning as evidenced by class participation and assignments.
• Support the instructor by tracking the group dynamics of the class.
• Offer examples of the material from personal clinical experience.
• Meet one-on-one with students as needed to support their learning.
• Review written and oral work of the students for understanding students' experience, without evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Require
• Not currently enrolled as a Naropa student.
• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated skill in group facilitation.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a close team, working collaboratively with course instructor and students.
• High degree of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• An understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity.
• Commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community.

What We’d Like You to Have
• On-going counseling and social justice teaching or facilitator experience in the field.
• Familiarity with Contemplative Education.
• Familiarity with contemplative psychotherapy.
• Familiarity with Naropa’s Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling concentration (formerly Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology).
• Prior experience with direct clinical work in counseling, psychology, or related field.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

Faculty members spend most of their time in their classrooms or in virtual meetings with some time in offices. In the classrooms and on campus may experience: interruptions, distractions, heat, cold, dust and/or dampness. As a faculty member, you may spend extended periods in front of students and speaking as well as:
• Reading academic texts and materials, student papers, etc.
• Operating personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Standing or sitting for hours at a time.
• Moving around campus for classes and meetings.

Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:

-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

-Memorial Day

-Juneteenth

-Independence Day

-Labor Day

-Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November

-Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s

Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.

A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.

The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.

Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program. Naropa University’s commitment to diversity aligns with its highest aspirations to apply contemplative inquiry and education to explore and embody the human qualities that facilitate collaboration to create a common humanity and a just society. Individuals who have experience with and a commitment to inclusive communities are encouraged to apply. EOE

Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and education institution that welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet all criteria, including both minimum and preferred qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications, or unsure if you do, and feel you may be a good fit for the role, we encourage you to apply.