LICENSED STAFF COUNSELOR (Temporary)
Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe.
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time temporary (5-month) Licensed Staff Counselor to provide counseling, assessment, and consultation to students, scientific and support staff at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, home to some of the world’s most renowned scientists. This position will also have the opportunity to showcase presentation delivery skills by providing in-house presentations. The duration of the position will be from October 1, 2026–February 26, 2027, and the required on-site hours are 25 hours/week.
Responsibilities
- Provides individual counseling to students, faculty and staff; provides assessments and referrals as needed.
- Facilitates support groups (i.e., “Students and Scholars” support group).
- Develops and implements new and relevant on-site presentations (i.e., “Lunch and Learns”).
- Offers specialty expertise in work with a diverse and inclusive campus community.
- Helps to manage occasional campus crises in collaboration with department heads and campus partners.
- Manages counseling records including scheduling, intake, and progress notes and correspondence as needed.
- Works with administrative assistant to complete outreach tasks (such as development of flyers, brochures, etc.).
Requirements
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology with licensure to practice independently in the state of California in the associated field.
- Master’s degree in clinical social work with licensure and a minimum of four years’ experience may be accepted in lieu of the required Ph.D. or Psy.D.
- Experience in counseling, assessment and diagnosis, outreach and consultation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated crisis management skills.
- Leadership, problem-solving, and public speaking skills.
- Current knowledge of and adherence to ethical, legal and professional guidelines.
- Ability to think creatively and work well as part of a team.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Titanium EHR.
- Experience in university counseling is highly preferred.
Compensation
The expected hiring range for this position is $40.50 to $55.00/hourly, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.
Benefits
- Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
- Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
- Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
- Free, on-site parking