Tenure-track CAPS Faculty Counselor

PageUp • Los Angeles, CA

17h

About The Position

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Student Health Center/ Department of Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS) Position : Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Student Services Professional, Academic Related I – AY Tenure-track CAPS Faculty Counselor Starting Date : August, 2026 Minimum Qualifications : A terminal degree (i.e. a doctorate in behavioral sciences, counseling, psychology or specific related academic field) from an accredited university. Possession of a current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist. Demonstrated leadership ability and developed skills in brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, consultation, workshops/group psychotherapy, and outreach. Demonstrated experience providing and coordinating the provision of individual, couples, and group counseling on an independent basis for clients of various ages. Evidence of clinical leadership experience necessary for providing direction and guidance in assessing and treating a broad spectrum of psychological problems, ranging from personal/social adjustment issues to severe emotional disturbances. Demonstrated experience with interventions and clinical case management with complex and high-risk clients. Ability to utilize and demonstrate professional counseling techniques and strategies to meet the needs of a student body with varied backgrounds, cultures, gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, and other diverse qualities. Demonstrated experience handling multicultural, intersectional, and social justice issues and proven ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups. Ability to train and supervise other professionals and paraprofessionals (i.e. associates and/or interns/trainees, practicum students). Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required. Preferred Qualifications : Doctoral degree in counseling or psychology related field Two (2) years’ experience working in a college, university or other higher education setting. Demonstrate experience cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of mental health and medical staff and specialist, as well as student, administrators, faculty and staff Demonstrate ability to develop and support a positive working environment by exhibiting solution-focused, positive, cooperative, and flexible behavior. Demonstrated knowledge of laws and ethics pertaining to the field of mental health. Experience working at a fast pace, handling spontaneous work demands. Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training. Duties : Under the general direction of the CAPS Director, the Faculty Counselor is responsible for: 1) Clinical Duties: Assume psychological counseling responsibilities by providing a full range of clinical, consultation, and outreach service, including: individual, group, and couples mental health assessment; counseling, psychotherapy, and case management; emergency assessment and crisis intervention; tele-therapy; biopsychosocial/psychological assessment, prevention education; individual, organizational and group consultation; treatment/intervention planning and follow through; referrals to and consulting with other professionals on- and off-campus; 2) Training: Training and onboarding new counselors, training and oversight of Masters Practicum Traineeships (in collaboration with the CAPS Clinical Coordinator) and Post-Graduate Specialization Programs; While also assisting in the development and implementation of procedures and practices for traineeships in groups, workshops, and individual treatment for students in Masters and Doctoral programs. attending CAPS and other departmental meetings as assigned; 3) Administrative Duties: Timely documentation of case notes and reports in electronic health records; Participation in CAPS peer review and other activities of the SHC Continuous Quality Improvement program; Data collection, reporting, and analysis as well as organize and present data. Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports which are clear, concise and comprehensive Additional Duties: 1) Currency in the field: participation at professional trainings, workshops and/or conferences as assigned; participation in other assigned SHC and campus committees and activities; and licensure maintenance. 2) Outreach: Classroom, group, organizations, and department presentations, and workshops; Provide outreach and programming designed to support various student groups. This position also assists the CAPS department in promoting the health and wellbeing of all Cal State L.A. students and the campus community. The Faculty Counselor ensures the team provides services that are equitable, inclusive, culturally sensitive and enhance the quality of campus life. Selected candidates are required to possess at the time of hire or within 24 months of the start of employment an applicable licensure (such as a licensed psychologist (Ph.D./Psy.D.), licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT)) within the State of California. The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Requirements

• A terminal degree (i.e. a doctorate in behavioral sciences, counseling, psychology or specific related academic field) from an accredited university.
• Possession of a current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and developed skills in brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, consultation, workshops/group psychotherapy, and outreach.
• Demonstrated experience providing and coordinating the provision of individual, couples, and group counseling on an independent basis for clients of various ages.
• Evidence of clinical leadership experience necessary for providing direction and guidance in assessing and treating a broad spectrum of psychological problems, ranging from personal/social adjustment issues to severe emotional disturbances.
• Demonstrated experience with interventions and clinical case management with complex and high-risk clients.
• Ability to utilize and demonstrate professional counseling techniques and strategies to meet the needs of a student body with varied backgrounds, cultures, gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, and other diverse qualities.
• Demonstrated experience handling multicultural, intersectional, and social justice issues and proven ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to train and supervise other professionals and paraprofessionals (i.e. associates and/or interns/trainees, practicum students).
• Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in counseling or psychology related field
• Two (2) years’ experience working in a college, university or other higher education setting.
• Demonstrate experience cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of mental health and medical staff and specialist, as well as student, administrators, faculty and staff
• Demonstrate ability to develop and support a positive working environment by exhibiting solution-focused, positive, cooperative, and flexible behavior.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws and ethics pertaining to the field of mental health.
• Experience working at a fast pace, handling spontaneous work demands.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Assume psychological counseling responsibilities by providing a full range of clinical, consultation, and outreach service, including: individual, group, and couples mental health assessment; counseling, psychotherapy, and case management; emergency assessment and crisis intervention; tele-therapy; biopsychosocial/psychological assessment, prevention education; individual, organizational and group consultation; treatment/intervention planning and follow through; referrals to and consulting with other professionals on- and off-campus
• Training and onboarding new counselors, training and oversight of Masters Practicum Traineeships (in collaboration with the CAPS Clinical Coordinator) and Post-Graduate Specialization Programs; While also assisting in the development and implementation of procedures and practices for traineeships in groups, workshops, and individual treatment for students in Masters and Doctoral programs. attending CAPS and other departmental meetings as assigned
• Timely documentation of case notes and reports in electronic health records; Participation in CAPS peer review and other activities of the SHC Continuous Quality Improvement program; Data collection, reporting, and analysis as well as organize and present data. Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports which are clear, concise and comprehensive
• Classroom, group, organizations, and department presentations, and workshops; Provide outreach and programming designed to support various student groups
• participation at professional trainings, workshops and/or conferences as assigned; participation in other assigned SHC and campus committees and activities; and licensure maintenance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree