Clinical Support Professional - Buddhist Foundations for Counseling I

Position Title:

Clinical Support Professional (CSP) in-person BICC Buddhist Foundations for Counseling 1
# of Positions to Fill: 1
Department/Program: CPBP 12010
Remote Work Authorization: 100% On-Site
Campus

Location:

Nalanda Campus

Reports to:

BICC Concentration Chair
FLSA Classification:
Exempt/Salaried
FTE: 15% (6 hrs/week)
Compensation: $450

Final date to receive applications: 8/10 or until filled

Job Summary
The MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling:
Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling (BICC) concentration seeks a Clinical Support Professional to assist the course instructor for CNSC 603 Buddhist Foundations for Counseling 1 course for on-campus in class and outside of class meetings. This is a one-semester appointment. This course meets on the Nalanda campus on Mondays 12:30pm to 2:45pm during the Fall semester August 24, 2026 through December 11, 2026.

Course Description
Buddhist-Informed Counseling is based on the view of Brilliant Sanity or Buddha Nature, the idea that health is intrinsic and unconditional. This course presents teachings from Buddhist psychology on the mind in both sanity and confusion. In particular, we examine the mistaken notion of a solid, separate self as the foundation of suffering and misunderstanding. The importance of impermanence and transition is highlighted.

We begin an exploration of how habitual patterns of mind may lead to addictive patterns of behavior. Meditation practice is introduced both as a method of self-care and of self-awareness and inquiry. Self-understanding is emphasized as the basis for ethical and helpful counseling 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.

• Commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community.

What We’d Like You to Have

• 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.

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.

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