Temporary Psychologist/Counselor Faculty Pool

The Department of Student Psychological Services at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a pool of temporary teaching appointments. We celebrate and respect diversity in all forms and seek candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, contributing to the University's mission, vision, and core values.

About the Department

Student Psychological Services (SPS), a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, supports the academic mission of the University by promoting student success and retention. The department maintains an inclusive and healthy living and learning environment through comprehensive services, including:

• Individual and group counseling
• Crisis intervention
• Psychiatric services
• Campus outreach
• Consultation and program development

Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed and license-eligible clinicians, a psychiatrist, a mental health educator, and psychological trainees. The department serves a diverse student population and offers professional development opportunities.

About the Role

We are seeking a Staff Counselor/Psychologist in the Student Services Professional, Academic-Related 1 or 2 classification. This is a full-time, 12-month temporary appointment with the possibility of yearly renewal. One position will serve as a liaison to affinity groups on campus. The role may include teletherapy and remote work, with 65% of time dedicated to direct service for eligible CSUDH students. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required for outreach and programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, short-term individual counseling, group psychotherapy, structured psycho-educational workshops, triage/urgent care services, and clinical case management.
• Develop and implement outreach programs and interventions for the campus community, with a focus on first-generation college students, transfer students, student athletes, former foster youth, and parent scholars.
• Consult with faculty, staff, and campus constituencies regarding students with mental health concerns.
• Participate in the department’s training programs, including supervision and training as needed.
• Serve on university committees and perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend SPS staff meetings, case conferences, trainings, and retreats.
• Maintain ethical and timely documentation of all clinical work in an electronic medical record system.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or master’s-level degree (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) with two years of professional experience.
• Ability to provide psychological services (clinical assessment, crisis intervention, brief therapy) to college students on personal, interpersonal, multicultural, and developmental concerns, including mental health disorders.
• Professional experience or interest in working with diverse ethnic groups, non-traditional students, and developing mental health outreach programs.
• Competence in providing teletherapy via phone and Zoom.
• Eligible for licensure in California as a psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC. If unlicensed, must become licensed within 24 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed as a psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC in California.
• Three years of counseling experience (including internship/pre-terminal degree), with two years focused on an adult multicultural population.
• Experience providing psychological services in a college or university counseling center.
• Familiarity with the Point and Click chart management system.
• Experience working within the Asian and Pacific Islander community and understanding of successful clinical and community-based practices for API student success.

Employment Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, is required. A conditional offer may be rescinded if disqualifying information is revealed.
• Compliance with the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy, requiring vaccination or a declared medical/religious exemption for campus access.
• Mandated reporter status under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).

Pay

CSU Classification Range 3070-SSP/AR1 12-Grade-0: $6,190–$11,584 per month. The anticipated hiring range will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.