Clinical Counselor - Counselor Faculty

Psychologist/CounselorUnder the supervision of the Senior Director of Health and Wellness Services, the psychologist/counselor will provide a full range of culturally sensitive clinical and non-clinical services for the students at California State University, Monterey Bay. Clinical services will include assessment/evaluation, individual, group, and couples counseling, crisis intervention, and case management. In addition to direct clinical services, the psychologist/counselor will provide campus outreach, training, and consultation to students, faculty, and staff.The Counselor will provide a full range of clinical, consultation, and outreach services under the general direction of the PGCC lead clinicians and HWS Senior Director. The Counselor position is responsible for, but not limited to, provision of the following:Direct Counseling/Clinical Services: Provide direct clinical services including: assessment/diagnosis, short-term individual counseling, group psychotherapy, crisis intervention and follow-up, and case management; collaborate with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, NPs, and other medical providers to provide comprehensive care.Outreach and Program Development Services: Develop and implement programs including: presentations, workshops, prevention projects, residence hall training, seminars, mental health screenings and other outreach services as requested.Consultation: Provide consultative expertise to the university community regarding issues that affect the mental health and psychological well-being of students; provide consultation and occasional in-service training to faculty, administrators, and student leaders on mental health and other psychological/social issues.Minimum Qualifications:Doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology from a regionally accredited university; orMasters in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or equivalent from an accredited university;AND Licensed in the State of California to practice as a mental health counselor (can include LPCC, LMFT, or LCSW)Candidates who have not yet obtained licensure may be considered if the candidate can demonstrate they expect to be licensed within one year.Experience:Experience in time-limited psychotherapy and crisis intervention with young adults.Competence in the assessment and treatment of AOD issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression.Training and experience in therapeutic support of marginalized communities such as racialized people, people with disabilities, knowledge or historic and current issues facing BIPOC students, and expertise in both outreach to, and engagement with, historically marginalized groups.The ability to conceptualize cases and provide diagnoses within a sociocultural context.Solid team player with good communication skillsAbility to keep up with the fast pace of the center and maintain timely case documentation.Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience providing psychological services in a university or college counseling center.Specialization in time-limited approaches to therapy (such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).Experience and interest in leading psychotherapy or psycho-educational groups.Strong skills in suicide risk assessment and management and working with "high risk" issues more generally.Bilingual (ability to conduct services in both English and Spanish).Demonstrated understanding and commitment to CSUMB's Vision.Other Information:This is a full-time, temporary appointment in the Student Services Professional-Academic Related classification. This is not a probationary position and does not establish consideration for subsequent appointments or any further appointment rights. However, this appointment may be renewed annually dependent upon satisfactory performance and program needs.Special Conditions of Employment:All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.Compensation:Starting compensation ranges from $6,221 to $8,593 per month.CSU Salary Schedule *CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.Benefits:CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). For more information, visit: Employee Benefits Summary. Additionally, the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability, visit: Schoonover Employee Housing for more information.