About The Position

The WellCat Counseling Center at California State University, Chico, is collecting application materials for a pool of counselors with positions available as determined by need during the 2026-27 academic year. Depending on program need, counselors are classified as Student Services Professional, Academic-Related AY or 12-Month. Appointments from the counselor pool are temporary, with the possibility of renewal.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience functioning at a high level as a generalist counselor in a diverse setting is required.
  • Applicants must hold a current, active California license in good standing as one of the following: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Psychologist.
  • Candidates must meet all state regulatory requirements for independent clinical practice, including adherence to ethical standards and continuing education.
  • Strong clinical skills and knowledge of best practices in the field.
  • Ability to work within a brief (3-6 session), non-weekly therapy framework.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with a diverse client population; ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships with non-student leadership of campus departments and off-campus organizations.
  • Ability to learn, interpret, follow, and apply a wide variety of standards of policies and procedures relating to and impacting the applicable program.
  • Ability to facilitate team meetings, including time for business-related material and training of interns.
  • Ability to continuously seek improvements in order to support the goals and strategic mission of the center.
  • Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as a part of a team.
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of client information in accordance with professional standards, HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act) and FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act), and state regulations.

Nice To Haves

  • Candidates with university or college counseling experience in the provision of crisis intervention, psychotherapy, outreach programming and consultation for a multicultural student population are preferred.
  • Education, training, or expertise in one or more of the following areas: sexual violence, substance use disorders, complex trauma, underserved populations including African-American/Black, Latinx, first-generation students, student veterans, LGBTQ+, and students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provides initial clinical consultation, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term (3-6) brief psychotherapy to a diverse student population.
  • Provides group counseling, both psychoeducational and process-oriented.
  • Provides peer consultation and consultation to University faculty and staff regarding concerns about students and the campus environment.
  • Develops/participates in working relationships with other departments that share an interest in student wellness and personal development.
  • Completes and maintains timely and accurate records.
  • Performs additional professional services based on individual skills and interests consistent with the center’s needs.
  • Engages in professional development activities to maintain licensure/certification.
  • When eligible (CA licensed for 2 years), provide supervision to graduate students in their training.

Benefits

  • This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
  • California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance).
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