Counselor Job at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo

california polytechnic state universitysan luis obispoSan Luis Obispo (CA)

$11,610/month

Counselor Job at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo

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california polytechnic state universitysan luis obispoSan Luis Obispo (CA)

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$11,610/month

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About the role

Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of Counseling & Psychological Services, this position supports this mission through the provision of individual, couples, and group counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, and prevention education as a member of the CAPS team within Campus Health & Wellbeing. The position requires considerable crisis intervention and work with serious presenting concerns as well as the ability to conceptualize cases and provide diagnoses within a sociocultural context. Clinicians with specialization and expertise in working with historically marginalized students are strongly encouraged to apply. Department Summary Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is a department within Campus Health & Wellbeing under Student Affairs & Strategic Enrollment Management at Cal Poly. CAPS provides a variety of culturally responsive services to help enrolled students understand themselves, enjoy satisfying relationships, achieve academic success, and make effective life choices. CAPS promotes holistic student emotional health and serves the campus through advocacy and confidential, accessible services. Additionally, CAPS provides outreach, educational services, and campus consultations.

Key Qualifications: Demonstrated competence with diversity and intersectionality and ability to address mental health needs of historically marginalized populations. Knowledge of FERPA, HIPAA, and California Medical Information Act as related to psychotherapy in a university counseling center. Ability to speak publicly, provide training, and consult with campus community on mental health topics. Experience providing brief individual and group psychotherapy to late adolescent and young adult populations including DSM diagnosis. Ability to effectively manage clinical crisis situations, including hospitalizations.

Education and Experience: Master’s degree in appropriate field and current licensure or eligibility for licensure in California as an LPCC, LCSW or LMFT with minimum 2 years of clinical experience post‑degree. Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and current licensure or eligibility as a psychologist in California.

Salary and Benefits: Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,400‑$11,610/month. Classification Range: $6,825‑$12,191 (SSP AR I - SSP AR II). Cal Poly offers a best‑in‑class benefits program including health, dental, vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment This position is available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on protected status. Our commitment to equal opportunity ensures access to resources and supports for all. Supplemental Information Satisfactory completion of a background check is required for employment. The person holding this position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for counselor positions. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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