Psychological Counselor

at  California State University

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Student Psychological Services at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized, applicants for a pool of full and part time student psychological counselors/therapist.
At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.
For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values

THE POSITION

The Student Psychological Services Department is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized counselor to serve as Staff Counselor/Psychologist in the Student Services Professional, Academic-Related 2 classification. The time base of the positions (12 month appointment or academic year appointment) will be at the discretion of the department and its needs. Each appointment will have the possibility of yearly renewal.
The successful candidate will provide individual and group psychological counseling/therapy, clinical assessment, case management, and crisis intervention services to a diverse university student population. Designs and implements psychoeducational programs and outreach activities for the campus community, including students, faculty and staff, campus organizations, related academic departments, and student services units. Provides consultation services for faculty and staff. Provides supervision for psychology trainees and assists in facilitating training activities. Participates in case consultation and in-service training programs with all counseling staff. Works with medical staff in student health services in a collaborative approach to mental health care delivery. Initiates and maintains relationships with other campus departments and off-campus agencies to affect cooperative working relationships. May perform some counseling-related administrative duties. Engages in university service through participation in campus committees and activities. Maintains updated knowledge of legal, ethical and professional issues related to counseling and psychotherapy. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Licensed as a psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC in the State of California.
• Ability to provide psychological services (clinical assessment, crisis intervention, brief therapy) to college students on personal/interpersonal issues, multicultural issues, developmental concerns, and the full range of mental health disorders.
• Professional experience or interest in working with diverse ethnic groups, non-traditional students, development and implementation of mental health outreach programs, and case management/crisis intervention.
• Competence and ability to provide teletherapy via phone and Zoom.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of counseling experience involving clinical experience with an adult multicultural population.
• Experience providing psychological services in a college or university counseling center.
• Experience and familiarity using the Point and

Background Checks

• The successful candidate is required to complete a thorough background check and the employment offer can be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying or falsified information.

Working under the general supervision of the Director of Student Psychological Services, the Staff Counselor/Psychologist collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to develop and implement appropriate campus/community psycho-educational programs and interventions to increase student academic and personal success. The incumbent will:

• Provide clinical assessment, short-term individual counseling, group psychotherapy, structured psycho-educational workshops, triage/urgent care services, and clinical case management.
• Provide outreach programs and interventions to the campus community in addition to programming specifically to first generation college students, transfer students, students residing in University Housing, athletes, former foster youth, and/or parent scholars.
• Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and various campus constituencies regarding students with mental health concerns.
• Participate in the department’s training programs, including provision of supervision and training, as needed.
• Serve on university committees as requested, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Attends SPS staff meetings, case conferences, trainings, and retreats.
• Maintains ethical and timely documentation of all clinical work in an electronic medical record keeping system

Working under the general supervision of the Director of Student Psychological Services, the Staff Counselor/Psychologist collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to develop and implement appropriate campus/community psycho-educational programs and interventions to increase student academic and personal success. The incumbent will:

• Provide clinical assessment, short-term individual counseling, group psychotherapy, structured psycho-educational workshops, triage/urgent care services, and clinical case management.
• Provide outreach programs and interventions to the campus community in addition to programming specifically to first generation college students, transfer students, students residing in University Housing, athletes, former foster youth, and/or parent scholars.
• Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and various campus constituencies regarding students with mental health concerns.
• Participate in the department’s training programs, including provision of supervision and training, as needed.
• Serve on university committees as requested, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Attends SPS staff meetings, case conferences, trainings, and retreats.
• Maintains ethical and timely documentation of all clinical work in an electronic medical record keeping system.

This position may include the provision of teletherapy health services and/or remote work. Staff counselors are expected to provide 65% of their time providing direct service to eligible CSUDH students. The position includes working occasional evenings and weekends as needed for outreach, programming, and campus and community engagement.
The temporary counselor faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin providing psychological services on short notice.