Clinical Mental Health Counselor – Adjunct

South College DPT - Knoxville

. Provide quality instruction in each assigned course within the approved academic program curriculum .

Posted 9/15/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Counseling Theories, Curriculum Development, and Student Learning Outcomes, with a strong commitment to fostering student success in both in-person and virtual environments. Holds a Terminal Degree in Counselor Education and possesses an active professional counseling license.

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Terminal Degree In Counselor EducationClinical Experience In Direct PracticeKnowledge Of ACA Code Of EthicsOnline Teaching ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentCase ConceptualizationTreatment PlanningEvidence-Based Clinical PracticeGraduate Coursework In Counseling

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsStudent EngagementAccessibility To Students

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Professional Counseling License

Industry Keywords

CACREP StandardsLinguistic ExpressionProfessional DevelopmentClinical EvaluationsCompetency Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide quality instruction in each assigned course within the approved academic program curriculum
Assist with development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of curriculum, including course sequence and student learning outcomes
Respond in a timely manner to information requests from institutional officials, students, professional organizations, public agencies, and others as appropriate
Promote appropriate standards of linguistic expression in written and oral communications
Complete and submit academic program requirements and documentation, including clinical evaluations and competency documentation, by established deadlines
Meet all faculty expectations weekly
Manage classroom activities appropriately
Be reasonably accessible to students for questions and assistance
Monitor educational and professional literature for best practices related to courses taught
Assist with curricular and policy changes as requested by the Dean/Department Chair
Assist with selection of new textbooks as appropriate
Participate in required professional development activities, minimum of 1 per year for regular adjunct faculty
Participate in institution, school, or department committees as appropriate
Adhere to institutional and School/Department policies
Complete other duties assigned by the Dean/Department Chair
Report directly to the Program Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Requirements

What you’ll need

Terminal degree (PhD or EdD) in Counselor Education or Counseling from an appropriately accredited institution required
Successful completion of a minimum of 18 hours of graduate coursework in the subject matter field of counseling
Demonstrated knowledge of major counseling theories and their application to case conceptualization, treatment planning, and evidence-based clinical practice
Clinical experience applying one or more theoretical orientations in direct practice with clients
Ability to model case conceptualization for graduate students
Working knowledge of the ACA Code of Ethics, CACREP standards, and state licensure requirements for professional counselors
Strong communication and organizational skills
Commitment to fostering student learning and success in a virtual environment
Prior successful online teaching preferred
Active professional counseling license (LPC, LPCC, LMHC, or equivalent) preferred
Preference for graduates of CACREP-accredited doctoral programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote / work from home
Professional development activities (minimum of 1 per year) for adjunct faculty teaching regularly