Tenure-track CAPS Faculty Counselor

Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Student Health Center/

Department of Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS)

Position:

Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

 

Student Services Professional, Academic Related I – AY

 

Tenure-track CAPS Faculty Counselor

Starting Date:

August, 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A terminal degree (i.e. a doctorate in behavioral sciences, counseling, psychology or specific related academic field) from an accredited university.
2. Possession of a current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist.
3. Demonstrated leadership ability and developed skills in brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, consultation, workshops/group psychotherapy, and outreach.
4. Demonstrated experience providing and coordinating the provision of individual, couples, and group counseling on an independent basis for clients of various ages.
5. Evidence of clinical leadership experience necessary for providing direction and guidance in assessing and treating a broad spectrum of psychological problems, ranging from personal/social adjustment issues to severe emotional disturbances.
6. Demonstrated experience with interventions and clinical case management with complex and high-risk clients.
7. Ability to utilize and demonstrate professional counseling techniques and strategies to meet the needs of a student body with varied backgrounds, cultures, gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, and other diverse qualities.
8. Demonstrated experience handling multicultural, intersectional, and social justice issues and proven ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups.
9. Ability to train and supervise other professionals and paraprofessionals (i.e. associates and/or interns/trainees, practicum students).

Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Doctoral degree in counseling or psychology related field
2. Two (2) years’ experience working in a college, university or other higher education setting.
3. Demonstrate experience cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of mental health and medical staff and specialist, as well as student, administrators, faculty and staff
4. Demonstrate ability to develop and support a positive working environment by exhibiting solution-focused, positive, cooperative, and flexible behavior.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of laws and ethics pertaining to the field of mental health.
6. Experience working at a fast pace, handling spontaneous work demands.
7. Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.  Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training.

Duties:

Under the general direction of the CAPS Director, the Faculty Counselor is responsible for:
1) Clinical Duties: Assume psychological counseling responsibilities by providing a full range of clinical, consultation, and outreach service, including: individual, group, and couples mental health assessment; counseling, psychotherapy, and case management; emergency assessment and crisis intervention; tele-therapy; biopsychosocial/psychological assessment, prevention education; individual, organizational and group consultation; treatment/intervention planning and follow through; referrals to and consulting with other professionals on- and off-campus;

2) Training: Training and onboarding new counselors, training and oversight of Masters Practicum Traineeships (in collaboration with the CAPS Clinical Coordinator) and Post-Graduate Specialization Programs; While also assisting in the development and implementation of procedures and practices for traineeships in groups, workshops, and individual treatment for students in Masters and Doctoral programs. attending CAPS and other departmental meetings as assigned;
3) Administrative Duties: Timely documentation of case notes and report