Practicum and Internship Coordinator and Faculty

Position: Practicum and Internship Coordinator and Full-Time Faculty
Sonoran University of Health Sciences shapes a healthier future by supporting students as they train to excel as healthcare professionals, by enhancing the health and wellbeing of our patients and communities, and by discovering effective treatments for humanity grounded in the healing power of nature. Our vision is a world that embraces the healing power of nature. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the overall environment is vibrant and dynamic, with passionate students, staff, and faculty.

As a private institution, Sonoran University is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive community for all. Sonoran community members embody and promote inclusive excellence (IE*). This includes a commitment to respecting diverse perspectives and continually advancing your understanding and practices around equity, belonging, and support for all students, employees, patients, and our greater community. You will contribute to a campus culture that embraces our core values.

Job Description /

Summary:

The Practicum and Internship Coordinator is a full-time faculty member who serves a critical role in supporting the success of Sonoran University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCMHC) degree program.

This role ensures high-quality training that aligns with current CACREP standards, ACA/AMHCA ethical codes, and applicable state licensing board requirements. The incumbent will report to and work closely with the MSCMHC Program Director and will collaborate with the dean of the School of Mental Health, program faculty, site supervisors, students, and other stakeholders. The role is responsible for all administrative functions related to the practicum and internship including but not limited to facilitating the twice-yearly (Fall and Spring) on-campus 2-day in-person student residency , training and supporting site supervisors, delivering weekly group and/or individual supervision, evaluating student competencies, and upholding program gatekeeping responsibilities to promote client welfare and student professional development.

They also contribute to improving educational outcomes, fostering student success, and facilitating student retention and persistence by creating a high quality, positive, and supportive educational and work environment.

As faculty, the incumbent will facilitate learning for Sonoran University's online MSCMHC students through timely and effective instruction, assessment, and communications and will be responsible for improving educational effectiveness, and supporting programmatic and course curricula, including alignment with the 2024 CACREP standards. Faculty are assigned to develop and instruct courses aligned with their expertise using Canvas, Sonoran University's online Learning Management System (LMS).

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience with CACREP practicum and internship standards along with strong teaching experience and expertise in, and passion for clinical mental health counseling. They will have prior online classroom experience and outstanding communication and organizational skills with the ability to effectively communicate with students and team members and cultivate relationships with external stakeholders. Responsibilities of this position include ensuring compliance with CACREP's clinical training standards, developing and teaching courses as assigned, delivering current and relevant content, and demonstrating student learning.

The incumbent will be an active member of the Sonoran University community promoting its mission, vision, and core values and will adhere to high ethical and professional standards.

Primary Coordinator Responsibilities:

Coordination and Administration

* Overseeing all aspects of practicum and internship placements, including program-appropriate audio/video recordings and/or live supervision of students' interactions with clients.

* Vetting and approving clinical sites to ensure they align with program requirements and CACREP standards.

* Recruiting and maintaining a robust network of clinical sites and community partners

* Ensuring all required documentation for students, sites, and supervisors is completed, filed, and securely stored (e.g., liability insurance, background checks, supervision contracts, evaluation forms, hours logs).

* Matching students with appropriate supervisors and sites.

* Developing and maintaining the program's practicum and internship manual and ensuring its adherence to ethical codes, accreditation standards, and relevant legislation.

* Collaborating with other program faculty and administration on student issues, administrative concerns, and overall program operations.

* Other administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Supervision and Student Support

* Serving as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, site supervisors, and administrators regarding placement matters.

* Providing supervision to practicum and internship students or ensuring they are appropriately supervised by qualified individuals (site supervisors…