Clinical Support Professional Reader CSPR Art of Contemplative Cli

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

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

Application Deadline:

12/1 or until filled

Job Summary
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 CNSC823 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. This is a 2-credit course, scheduled to meet Tuesdays 1:00pm-2:50pm, Friday April 24 5pm-7pm, and Saturday April 25 8:30am-6:30pm on Naropa University’s Nalanda Campus. Semester dates are 01/12/2026-05/08/2026.

Course Description
An opportunity for students to review and integrate the 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. Pre-requisite: CNSC871 Internship I: Placement & Contemplative Supervision and CNSC803 Buddhist Psychology V: The Way of the Contemplative Counselor.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Attend class meetings.

Facilitate one student group’s Master paper presentations on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:30am-6:30pm.

Facilitate discussion groups and/or small group work in exploring the writing of the Master’s Paper or creating the Capstone project.

Review student’s 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.

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, 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 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. 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.

Naropa Holidays

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November

Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s

Benefits
Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, and an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, plus various voluntary, employee-paid supplemental plans.

A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours per week are eligible for only certain employer-paid benefits and retirement plan with up to 2.5% employer matching. Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.

All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff accrue sick leave, vacation and personal time; accrual rates vary by position, hours worked, and years of service.

Naropa University participates in the CIC Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions. Additional information can be found at the CIC website.

Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.

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