"Adjunct Faculty - University Supervision for Drama Therapy Students in Placement Year 2"

JR100594

Job Description

The Opportunity

Lesley’s Graduate Program in Expressive Therapies is seeking a qualified Drama Therapist to supervise a group of interns in their second of two placement years (PY). University Supervision for drama therapy students in Placement Year 2 (PY2) occurs in the third year of a three-year program.

This is a faculty supervisor role, overseeing a single group of art therapy students for the full academic year. The Adjunct Faculty member will teach a 2.5-day face-to-face workshop in Cambridge, MA from July 15 - 17th. This will be followed by online courses for Fall and Spring, including a biweekly zoom supervision meeting. This seminar will provide university supervision while the students are interning at PY2 placements.

Course Description

This is the first semester of a yearlong supervision seminar in drama therapy and clinical mental health counseling.  Students explore case material, group dynamics, and the use of drama therapy. There is a focus on the advancement of clinical competencies in drama therapy and mental health counseling, including diagnosis, assessment, treatment planning and termination. Professional identity and preparation for entry into the field via licensure and credentialing are addressed. 

Course Name & Number:  24 SU 1 term: GWKSP 7719 LR

24/FA terms 1&2GEXTH 7719 LR

25/SP terms 1&2 GEXTH 7721 LR

              Wednesdays 4-6pm biweekly low-res supervision on zoom

              FA and SP virtual and online

Qualities and Capabilities

The successful candidate will have:

• A master’s degree in drama therapy and the RDT credential.
• A masters'-level clinical license in their state of residence, or licensure eligibility with a commitment to gaining licensure within the year.
• A full 3 years of work experience in counseling and drama therapy.
• Graduate Teaching and Clinical Supervision experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; if you hold a visa, your visa status must allow you to work at Lesley University.
• Names & Contact Information for no fewer than two references.

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

Expressing Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, physical ability, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected personal identities -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution.