DEPARTMENT: Student Health & Counseling Services

POSITION TITLE: Counselor - Psychologist (Student Services Professional-Academic Related 1)

DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE SUMMARY:

Sacramento State is and AANAPISI and Hispanic serving institution with over 31,000 students located six miles from Downtown Sacramento. Inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUS’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement.

Sacramento State Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services (SHCWS) is a fully integrated health care/wellness facility. The Counseling and Psychological Services team at Sac State is dedicated to promoting the holistic well-being and personal growth of our diverse student population. We provide accessible, inclusive, and compassionate counseling services, fostering a supportive environment that empowers students to navigate life’s challenges, enhance their mental health, and thrive academically, personally, and socially through individual/group therapy, crisis management, psychoeducation, connection to resources, and outreach programs.

POSITION DETAILS:

Under the supervision of the Director of Counseling, the Staff Psychologist will provide a full range of culturally sensitive clinical and non-clinical services for the students at Sacramento State. As major focus of this position will involve conducting assessments, including ADHD, neurodiversity, and personality assessment as well as providing clinical services including short-term individual and couples counseling, group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psycho-educational workshops, and case management. In addition to direct clinical services, the psychologist will provide campus outreach, training, and consultation to students, faculty, and staff.

Although listed as a “temporary” position, this is a full-time position which is eligible for continuous renewal each year and includes a robust benefit package. 

Anticipated salary is $6,400 - $7,800 per month.

 

JOB DUTIES:

Direct Counseling/Clinical Services

Provide direct clinical services including: assessment/diagnosis, short-term individual and couples counseling, group psychotherapy, crisis intervention and follow-up, and case management; collaborate with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, NP’s, and other medical providers to provide comprehensive care for students in compliance with EO 1053. This position may include the provision of tele health services on site.

Assessment

Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, including ADHD, learning disability, and diagnostic assessments. Demonstrated competence in administering the CAARS, CPT-3, WRAML-3, WMS-IV, WAIS-IV, CPI, and writing psychological evaluations. Collaborate with Disability Access Services for students needing accommodations. Conduct screening/testing for students presenting with ADHD/LD concerns.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Credentials

• Ph.D. or Psy.D in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited program
• Licensed as a Psychologist, LMFT, LPCC, or MSW in the state of California, or eligible for licensure within one year of hire.       
• Recent and relevant clinical practice experience.   

Clinical Skills

• Experience providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning within a brief therapy model.
• Demonstrated experience providing individual and group therapy.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in providing clinical services and support to underrepresented and marginalized populations, including students with diverse identities based on ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual preference, disability, religion, and socio-economic status.
• Experience working with high-risk clients.
• Experience providing mental health urgent care and crisis intervention.

Cultural/Racial Competence

• Demonstrated commitment to the development of ongoing multicultural competency in personal, professional, and clinical contexts.
• Commitment to anti