Contemplative Counseling Course Assistant & Reader

Clinical Support Professional Reader (CSPR) – Art of Contemplative Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Number of Positions to Fill: 4

Department/Program: CPBP 12010

Work Location Authorization: 100% On-Site

Campus

Location:

Nalanda Campus

Reports to:

BICC Concentration Chair

FLSA Classification:
Exempt/Salaried

FTE: 15% (6 hrs/week)

Compensation: $520 for the semester

Final date to receive applications: 12/1 or until filled

The MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling:
Buddhism‑Informed Contemplative Counseling (BICC) concentration seeks Clinical Support Professional Readers (CSP) to assist the course instructor in the in‑person Art of Contemplative Clinical Mental Health Counseling CNSC
823 class and outside‑of‑class meetings. The role offers support with the student experience in class and mentors students in creating their Master’s Paper Capstone project. This is a one‑semester appointment. The course is a 2‑credit course scheduled to meet Tuesdays 1:00 pm–2:50 pm, Friday April 24 5 pm–7 pm, and Saturday April 25 8:30 am–6:30 pm on Nalopa University’s Nalanda Campus. Semester dates are 01/12/2026 – 05/08/2026.

An opportunity for students to review and integrate Buddhist teachings while engaging in their internship experience. Students present clinical issues arising with clients and examine ways to integrate Buddhist, clinical, social justice, and other contemporary approaches to the art of practicing contemplative clinical mental health counseling. The course culminates in a Master’s Paper and Presentation designed to further the conceptual and clinical acumen of the developing counselor.

Prerequisites: CNSC
871 Internship I:
Placement & Contemplative Supervision and CNSC
803 Buddhist Psychology V:
The Way of the Contemplative Counselor.

• Attend class meetings.
• Facilitate one student group’s Master‑paper presentations on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:30 am–6:30 pm.
• Facilitate discussion groups and/or small‑group work in exploring the writing of the Master’s Paper or creating the Capstone project.
• Review students’ semester assignments, offer feedback on content and writing style.
• 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.

• Not currently enrolled as a Naropa student.
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated skill in group facilitation, writing, and offering feedback for academic writing.
• Knowledge and experience with APA style writing.
• 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 part of a close team, working collaboratively with the course instructor and students.
• High degree of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Commitment to co‑create a diverse and inclusive community.

• On‑going counseling and teaching or facilitator experience in the field.
• Familiarity with contemplative education.
• Familiarity with contemplative psychotherapy.
• Familiarity with principles and practices of culturally responsive counseling and facilitation.
• Familiarity with Naropa’s Buddhism‑Informed Contemplative Counseling (formerly contemplative psychotherapy and Buddhist psychology) concentration.
• Prior experience with direct clinical work in counseling, psychology, or related field.

• Faculty members spend most of their time in 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…