Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

University of the Pacific•Stockton, CA

About The Position

The Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) provides culturally responsive mental health services to students in a higher education setting. The role supports student well-being, persistence, and academic success through evidence-based clinical care and prevention-focused initiatives. Services include clinical assessment, diagnosis, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, outreach programming, case management, and collaboration with campus partners. Counseling is delivered in person and through telehealth. The LPCC also provides preventative programming and training, represents CAPS at campus events, consults with University faculty and staff about student concerns, and participates in committees, staff meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and Student Life Divisional meetings. The position maintains clinical records and California licensure in accordance with applicable standards. Full-time employees may have the opportunity to live on campus at below-market rental rates.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling, Counseling, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Current California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) license in good standing.
At least two years of prior experience with adolescents or adults.
Experience providing crisis intervention.
Knowledge of college student development and mental health concerns affecting young adults.
Demonstrated commitment to multicultural counseling and inclusive practices.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a college counseling center or university setting.
Three or more years of post-licensure clinical experience.
Experience with outreach programs.
Experience with Point N Click electronic medical records.
Ability to teach in an informal workshop setting.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other University departments.
Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.

Responsibilities

Provide brief individual, couples, and group counseling to diverse college and graduate student populations.
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic evaluations.
Develop and implement treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional, legal, ethical, and institutional standards.
Provide referrals to community providers, psychiatric services, higher levels of care, and campus resources as appropriate.
Deliver services through in-person and telehealth modalities.
Provide preventative outreach, programming, and training, and represent CAPS at campus events, including orientation, trainings, critical incident debriefings, and workshops as needed.
Consult with University faculty and staff regarding student concerns and needs.
Participate in university-wide committees, staff meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and Student Life Divisional meetings.
Attend professional development opportunities and maintain licensure status with the appropriate California board.
Perform other duties as assigned.