School of Behavioral Health
The Faculty in School of Behavior Health is responsible for education, research, and/or service. Demonstrates loyalty to the mission, policies, standards, and regulations of his/her department, school, and the University, and follows the administrative policies set up by the University and the individual school. Performs other duties as needed. The salaried rate of pay will be determined commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Education and Experience: A master's or higher from an accredited institution. Doctoral degree in counseling or a related field such as MFT required. Two or more years of professional clinical practice and/or classroom teaching experience.
Knowledge and Skills: The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong counselor identity through active membership in recognized counseling professional organizations, including but not limited to the American Counseling Association (ACA), American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), or relevant state counseling associations. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in accreditation processes, particularly those familiar with Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess competence and experience in developing comprehensive assessments for student progress evaluation, systematic data collection methodologies, and analytical skills for interpreting program outcome data to drive continuous program improvement and growth. This position requires a commitment to excellence in graduate-level instruction, mentorship of developing counseling professionals, and active contribution to the advancement of the counseling profession through scholarship, service, and professional engagement. Knowledge of current technology and educational media used in teaching and presentations. Able to effectively communicate changes and instructions in a professional, effective and positive manner. Able speak in English with professional quality. Think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
Licensures and Certifications: Active MFT, LPCC or LPC license preferred. Professional certification, licensure or registration as appropriate.
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
Loma Linda University Health’s story is one of hope. Our people strongly believe in the work of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. They are also committed to excellence, integrity, and teamwork. We are a faith-based academic medical center in Southern California’s Inland Empire, and since our establishment in 1905, we’ve been a local, regional, national, and international leader in education, clinical care, and research.
Our 18,000 talented healthcare team members work in our system’s six hospitals, providing whole-person, patient-focused care to more than 57,000 inpatients and over a million outpatients annually. Our passion is to bring hope to each patient and family who seeks our help during their most vulnerable moments in life.
U.S. News and World Report ranks Loma Linda University Medical Center as a Top Riverside/San Bernardino metro area hospital. LLU Children’s Hospital and LLU Medical Center — Murrieta are on the U.S. News list of Top Performing Hospitals for Maternity Care and the Newsweek list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. Our Medical Center and Children’s Hospital nursing teams have also achieved the prestigious Magnet Status recognizing our strong commitment to nursing excellence.
Loma Linda University’s eight professional schools offer more than 100 academic programs designed to prepare thousands of skilled Christian healthcare workers for service in our local area and locations worldwide. Our graduates enter their careers with an intellectual curiosity and a strong foundation of the knowledge and skills needed for their chosen field. The Great Colleges to Work For program has named Loma Linda University as an outstanding place to work six of the last seven years, and has added the University to its Honor Roll of institutions three times.
