Staff Psychotherapist (Generalist) Pool (Academic Year 26/27)

About the role

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Cal Poly Humboldt is seeking applications for a Staff Psychotherapist or Psychologist with expertise in providing psychotherapy and outreach services to our student population. This recruitment aims to establish a pool of qualified candidates for potential future appointments.

Responsibilities

• Provide time-limited individual and couples therapy
• Offer group therapy and crisis intervention
• Conduct intake assessments
• Engage in outreach and consultation
• Supervise practicum and postgraduate residents (depending on qualifications)
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient and productive teamwork

Requirements

• A master’s or doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology or applied social work
• California license-eligible (Psychologist, LMFT, or LCSW) by date of appointment
• Experience in time-limited psychotherapy and crisis intervention with young adults
• Competence in assessing and treating AOD issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to document cases promptly and efficiently
• Cultural humility and responsiveness to diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure to practice psychotherapy in California
• Two years of post-licensure psychotherapy provision
• Experience in university counseling centers
• Specialization in time-limited therapy approaches
• Experience leading psychotherapy or psycho-educational groups
• Experience in trauma-informed and holistic care
• Skills in suicide risk assessment and management
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Professional Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or Applied Social Work
• California License-Eligible (Psychologist, LMFT, or LCSW) by Date of Appointment
• Experience in Time-Limited Psychotherapy and Crisis Intervention with Young Adults
• Competence in Assessing and Treating AOD Issues, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
• Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills
• Ability to Keep Up with the Fast Pace of the Center and Maintain Timely Case Documentation
• Cultural Humility and Responsiveness to Diverse Student Populations

Benefits

The position is a temporary (non-tenure track) faculty position with an academic year (10-month) contract. The expected salary range is $6,221-$7,083, paid over 12 months. For more information on pay distribution, see the Explanation of the Distribution of Pay.

Pay

This position is paid according to the California State University Salary Structure, available at: https://www.humboldt.edu/academic-personnel-services/employment-information/salary-information

Schedule

The position may be part- or full-time, contingent upon departmental need and budget. Full-time work is generally preferred.

General Information

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the campus community. The ideal candidate will share Cal Poly Humboldt’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, ability and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community.

Application

To apply, applicants must submit a letter of interest describing relevant skills and experience, reasons for interest, and the unique qualities and qualifications they would bring to Humboldt. Additionally, a detailed resume/CV and names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three professional references are required. Applications received by April 1st annually are given first consideration.

Background Check

Cal Poly Humboldt conducts Live Scan criminal history background checks for all new hires, including current counselors applying for vacant counselor positions. Live Scan fingerprinting costs will be borne by the University. Confidential background check results are reported to Human Resources.