Mental Health Counselor/ Specialization in Neurodivergent Students

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Mental Health Counselor/ Specialization in Neurodivergent Students
SSP-AR Level I, 12-Month,
 Full-Time Faculty, Temporary

Counseling and Psychological Services at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), invites applications for a full-time mental health counselor faculty member (non-tenure track) with an appointment to begin July 1st 2026.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Position Overview
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is seeking a full-time mental health counselor faculty member (non-tenure track) to join our Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team. This position specializes in providing mental health services to students on the autism spectrum and other neurodivergent students, supporting their unique psychological, emotional, and developmental needs. Under the general supervision of the CAPS Director, the selected candidate will provide a full range of clinical services (65%) and participate in outreach, consultation, and other duties as assigned (35%).

This is a 12-month position, with regular hours Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work, and come to campus each day. This job is not remote.

Key Responsibilities
Direct Counseling Services

• Conduct intake clinical interviews, psycho-diagnostic assessments, and short-term individual and couples counseling.
• Facilitate group counseling and psycho-educational groups.
• Provide crisis intervention, clinical triage, case management, and referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources.
• Collaborate with academic counselors, disability support services, health professionals, and community mental health providers.

Specialization in Working with Neurodivergent Students

• Provide tailored mental health services to address the unique needs of students on the autism spectrum and those with other neurodivergent conditions (e.g., ADHD, learning disabilities, sensory processing differences).
• Support students in areas such as social skills, sensory regulation, executive functioning, academic stress, and mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression).
• Develop and implement outreach programs, workshops, and presentations focused on the mental health needs of neurodivergent students.
• Collaborate with campus partners, including the Disability Support Services (DSS) office, to promote inclusion, accessibility, and success for neurodivergent students.

Crisis Response

• Provide crisis intervention and support for students experiencing psychological emergencies.
• Respond to urgent mental health needs on campus, including collaborating with campus partners to address student crises.

Outreach Services

• Develop and deliver outreach programs (e.g., workshops, presentations) for a metropolitan, largely commuter campus with a highly diverse student population.
• Participate in campus-wide prevention initiatives, mental health screenings, and other special outreach projects.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and student organizations to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma among residential students.

Consultation

• Provide consultation to the university community regarding the psychological and developmental needs of neurodivergent students.

Training and Supervision

• Provide supervision and training to CAPS trainees, including psychology interns and practicum students, and post degree students seeking licensure as appropriate.
• Facilitate educational seminars and co-lead outreach programs with supervisees.

Crisis Response

• Provide crisis intervention and support for students experiencing psychological emergenci