Tenure-track CAPS Faculty Counselor

Responsibilities

• Assume psychological counseling responsibilities by providing a full range of clinical, consultation, and outreach services, including: individual, group, and couples mental health assessment; counseling, psychotherapy, and case management; emergency assessment and crisis intervention; tele-therapy; biopsychosocial/psychological assessment, prevention education; individual, organizational and group consultation; treatment/intervention planning and follow through; referrals to and consulting with other professionals on- and off-campus;
• Training and onboarding new counselors, training and oversight of Masters Practicum Traineeships (in collaboration with the CAPS Clinical Coordinator) and Post-Graduate Specialization Programs;
• Attending CAPS and other departmental meetings as assigned;
• Timely documentation of case notes and reports in electronic health records;
• Participation in CAPS peer review and other activities of the SHC Continuous Quality Improvement program;
• Data collection, reporting, and analysis as well as organizing and presenting data.

Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports which are clear, concise and comprehensive.

Qualifications

• A terminal degree (i.e. a doctorate in behavioral sciences, counseling, psychology or specific related academic field) from an accredited university.
• Possession of a current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and developed skills in brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, consultation, workshops/group psychotherapy, and outreach.
• Demonstrated experience providing and coordinating the provision of individual, couples, and group counseling on an independent basis for clients of various ages.
• Evidence of clinical leadership experience necessary for providing direction and guidance in assessing and treating a broad spectrum of psychological problems, ranging from personal/social adjustment issues to severe emotional disturbances.
• Demonstrated experience with interventions and clinical case management with complex and high-risk clients.
• Ability to utilize and demonstrate professional counseling techniques and strategies to meet the needs of a student body with varied backgrounds, cultures, gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, and other diverse qualities.
• Demonstrated experience handling multicultural, intersectional, and social justice issues and proven ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to train and supervise other professionals and paraprofessionals (i.e. associates and/or interns/trainees, practicum students).

Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.

Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.

Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in counseling or psychology related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience working in a college, university or other higher education setting.
• Demonstrate experience cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of mental health and medical staff and specialist, as well as student, administrators, faculty and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to develop and support a positive working environment by exhibiting solution-focused, positive, cooperative, and flexible behavior.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws and ethics pertaining to the field of mental health.
• Experience working at a fast pace, handling spontaneous work demands.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training.