"Clinical Consultants - School of Behavioral Sciences"

Clinical Consultants - School of Behavioral Sciences

Company: Liberty University

Job Location: Lynchburg, 24502

Category: Counselor Education

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Job Number: R0008691

Adjuncts are essential to Liberty University's mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that an adjunct member models a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Adjuncts should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the development of good learning conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is possible, provide for individual differences, abilities, and interests.

Clinical Consultant - Counseling Intensives

The Department of Counselor Education is seeking local, licensed mental health professionals to serve as Clinical Consultants for our on-campus intensives. Clinical Consultants will assist with teaching two courses: COUC 505 Counseling Techniques and the Helping Relationship and COUC 512 Group Counseling, both of which are a part of our CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.

Role Overview

Clinical Consultants will work collaboratively under a lead teaching faculty member by providing direct support to counseling students as they practice and strengthen their skills in a structured, hands-on learning environment. Consultants serve as encouragers, guides, and evaluators, helping students integrate theory into practice while modeling professional counseling standards.

Time Commitment

• Courses will take place over the full semester with a one-week intensive (as outlined below) which will take place on campus
• Consultants are present on campus Monday-Thursday, 12:00-5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. during the intensive week.
• Outside of that week, consultants remotely complete a limited amount of grading and provide weekly student support as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engage with students during live intensive sessions by observing, offering feedback, and supporting skill development.
• Provide written and verbal evaluation of student counseling skills.
• Model ethical practice and professional presence consistent with CACREP standards and the counseling profession.
• Complete assigned grading and brief student support tasks throughout the semester.
• Meet and collaborate with lead faculty to ensure consistency of student experience and academic integrity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in counseling or a related mental health field.
• Current licensure (LPC, LCMHC with supervision credentials preferred).
• At least two years of post-licensure clinical experience.
• A commitment to mentoring counseling students and supporting their professional growth.
• Alignment with the mission and values of Liberty University.

Target Hire Date 2025-09-30

Time Type Part time

Location Lynchburg - In Office