Staff Psychotherapist (Generalist) Pool (Academic Year 25/26)

California State University System • Humboldt, CA

107d • $6,221 - $7,083

About The Position

Cal Poly Humboldt Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is collecting applications for our applicant pool for a Staff Psychotherapist or Psychologist with interest and competence in providing psychotherapy and outreach services to our general student population. The position may be part- or full-time pending the needs of the center and availability of the successful candidate. Please state in your application materials your availability for full-time work, which is generally preferred. The therapist position is primarily focused on direct clinical service (individual and couples counseling, group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention).

Requirements

• A master's or doctorate degree in the field of clinical or counseling psychology or applied (clinical) social work
• California license-eligible (as a Psychologist, LMFT, or LCSW) by date of appointment
• Experience in time-limited psychotherapy and crisis intervention with young adults
• Competence in the assessment and treatment of AOD issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression
• Solid team player with good communication skills
• Ability to keep up with the fast pace of the center and maintain timely case documentation
• Cultural humility, and culturally responsive care, through the lens of social justice

Nice To Haves

• Licensure to practice psychotherapy in the state of California
• Two-years of psychotherapy provision post-licensure (if master's level)
• Previous experience providing psychological services in a university or college counseling center
• Interest and experience working with international, historically underrepresented, and/or underserved student communities
• Interest and experience providing clinical supervision, particularly with counseling students just learning to be therapists
• Specialization in time-limited approaches to therapy (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
• Experience and interest in leading psychotherapy or psycho-educational groups
• Experience and interest in providing trauma-informed and holistic (integrated) health care
• Strong skills in suicide risk assessment and management and working with 'high risk' issues more generally
• Bilingual (ability to conduct services in both English and Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Provision of time-limited individual and couples therapy
• Conducting group therapy
• Performing intake assessments
• Crisis intervention
• Outreach and consultation
• Clinical supervision of practicum and/or postgraduate residents (if applicable)
• Collaborating and working productively with colleagues

Benefits

• Salary range of $6,221-$7,083 depending on experience level and qualifications
• Salary paid over 12 months for a 10-month position
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and collegial atmosphere
• Engagement with diverse student populations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees