Counselor Faculty - 12 Month

at  California State University

Job no: 539378
Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Counselor (Non-instructional Faculty)

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

Within one of the nation’s most transformative universities, SJSU’s Student Wellness Center (SWC) fosters student opportunity in a revolutionary way by preparing students to maintain lifelong health and well-being. Services provided by the Student Wellness Center include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, health promotion/prevention, sexual health education and support (including the provision of medication abortion services), and other coordinated care services, such as gender-affirming care. Within Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), professionally trained psychologists, social workers, and counselors are available for students on an individual, couple, or group basis for counseling on a variety of psychological and academic issues. In addition, CAPS provides services such as outreach presentations for students, student groups, staff, and faculty; consultations on issues of student mental health and campus climate; and professional training, teaching, and supervision for future mental health personnel, consistent with the educational mission of the University.

EDUCATION

• Doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology from a regionally accredited university; or
• Masters 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:

• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in counseling work with a variety of racial/ethnic groups and diversities including multi-racial identity, socioeconomic status, gender, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, disabilities, religion, etc.;
• At least 2 years clinical experience with young adults in individual, couples, and group settings;
• Clinical experience in using a brief therapy model;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strongly prefer interest and experience in providing counseling with:
• students who identify as Latine/o/a,
• students of African descent and the African/Black diaspora,
• student athletes,
• and/or eating disorders and body image issues;
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish/English and experience conducting therapy in Spanish;
• Experience with prevention programs on college campuses regarding issues such as suicide, alcohol/drug use, sexual assault, prejudice, and social injustices;
• Experience in the delivery of personal counseling services in a college or university setting.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Director and Associate Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, the selected candidate is expected to provide a full range of clinical services, clinical supervision of trainees as appropriate, and outreach services related to Counseling and Psychological Services.
Clinical Services: Provide brief counseling for students; provide crisis intervention, clinical assessment, triage, and case management; conduct workshops, psycho-educational groups and group therapy; provide consultation regarding issues that affect the educational, vocational, developmental, and psychological well-being of students in the university community; provide referrals to and consultation with educational counselors, Student Wellness Center colleagues, other campus faculty & staff, and community mental health providers & agencies; offer occasional evening or weekend outreach presentations, if needed.
Outreach Services: Develop and participate in outreach programs to a metropolitan (largely commuter) campus community with a highly diverse student population; participate in the development and implementation of assigned outreach projects, e.g., class presentations, residence hall consultations.
Supervision: As appropriate and at the discretion of the Training Coordinator, provide clinical supervision to practicum trainees, pre-doctoral interns, or post-doctoral residents; co-facilitate outreach activities, workshops, and groups with all levels of supervisees; provide training and educational seminars for all levels of supervisees. Interested in serving as training coordinator on a rotational basis.
Service/Committee Work: In keeping with the mission of an urban university, the necessity to relate to the regional area which the university serves, and consistent with the social justice emphasis of Counseling and Psychological Services, counselor faculty members are expected to serve on Department, Division, and University committees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Candidates must address the mental health, developmental and academic achievement needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation - through inclusive materials, strategies, and professional engagement.
• Successful candidates are expected to collaborate and work closely with other disciplines/departments, developing and implementing innovative non-traditional services for the diverse student population.
• The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.