Temporary Psychologist/Counselor Faculty Pool

California State University Dominguez Hills•Carson, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Student Psychological Services at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is seeking highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool of temporary teaching appointments. CSUDH values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. The department serves a diverse student population and aims to support academic success and retention by providing a comprehensive range of services including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, campus outreach, consultation, and program development. This multidisciplinary center offers professional development opportunities and is staffed by licensed clinicians, a psychiatrist, a mental health educator, and trainees.

Requirements

Possession of a 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 issues, multicultural issues, developmental concerns, and the full range of mental health disorders.
Professional experience or interest in working with diverse ethnic groups, non-traditional students, development and implementation of mental health outreach programs, and case management/crisis intervention.
Competence and ability to provide teletherapy via phone and Zoom.
Eligible for licensure in the State of California as a psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
If unlicensed, must become licensed within 24 months of employment.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
Must be prepared to comply with the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy.
Must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment (Mandated Reporter).

Nice To Haves

Licensed as a psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC in the State of California.
Three years of counseling experience (may include internship and pre-terminal degree experience), with two of those three years involving clinical experience with an adult multicultural population.
Experience providing psychological services in a college or university counseling center.
Experience and familiarity using the Point and Click chart management system.
Experience working within the Asian and Pacific Islander community and a developed understanding of successful clinical and community-based practices that yield API student success.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical assessment, short-term individual counseling, group psychotherapy, structured psycho-educational workshops, triage/urgent care services, and clinical case management.
Provide outreach programs and interventions to the campus community, specifically to first-generation college students, transfer students, students residing in University Housing, athletes, former foster youth, and/or parent scholars.
Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and various campus constituencies regarding students with mental health concerns.
Participate in the department’s training programs, including provision of supervision and training, as needed.
Serve on university committees as requested, 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 keeping system.
Provide teletherapy health services and/or remote work.
Provide 65% of their time providing direct service to eligible CSUDH students.
Work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for outreach, programming, and campus and community engagement.