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D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program
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Cal State University (CSU) Long Beach
Full-Time, Staff Counselor -12-Month (3 Positions)
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$44,834 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Position:
Full-Time, Staff Counselor (3 Positions)Effective Date:
On or about August 1, 2025 (1-Year Appointment, Renewable)Salary Range:
The Student Services Professional Academic-Related, I (12-Month) classification salary is $85,524 to $153,252 per year (paid as 12 monthly payments). The anticipated hiring range is $85,524 to $119,400 per year. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.Application Deadline:
Review of applications to begin June 30, 2025. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled). Division of Student Affairs Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Under the supervision of the Director, the Counselor's primary responsibilities include providing counseling services to CSULB students on campus. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality counseling services with a holistic, collaborative, and integrated approach to CSULB students out of Student Health Services. In addition, this role adheres to the CSU Executive Order 1053 that defines the role of a counselor and their duties.Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in the related mental health field or Ph.
D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program
- Licensed (i.e., Psychologist, LCSW, LPCC, & LMFT) in the state of California
- Demonstrated ability to provide strengths-based trauma-informed psychological services (clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and brief psychotherapy) on personal/interpersonal issues, multicultural issues, developmental/educational/career concerns, and the full range of mental health disorders
- Experience providing crisis intervention and triage work in a fast-paced setting
- Demonstrated commitment and/or expertise in working with a diverse population
- Demonstrated ability to provide outreach and consultation to a multicultural and diverse population.
- Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues, on/off campus partners, and coordinate with others
- Ability to maintain a positive and respectful attitude
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff, peers, administrators, campus and University personnel, clients, state officials, vendors, professionals, management, etc.
Mental Health Clinicians:
All mental health clinicians who are currently licensed must maintain their licensure status. Those joining the team post-July 1, 2011, in the SSP-AR classification must be licensed in California at the time of employment or obtain licensure within 24 months of starting. Individuals licensed in another state must secure California licensure within one year. During the licensure transition period, unlicensed individuals or those awaiting California licensure may provide care during the interim period of obtaining a license per state licensing requirements. These protocols include routine checks of licensure status and disciplinary actions through state license boards and, where applicable, the National Practitioner Data Bank/Health Care Integrity and Protection Data Bank.Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment and/or expertise in working with a diverse student population
- Providing outreach and consultation with a demonstrated commitment to working with the students and stakeholders
- Demonstrated professional interest, expertise, or experience in working with Black, Latinx, Native American, Asian/Asian American, LGBTQ, international, or first-generation college students
- Experience utilizing a time-limited model of care
- Experience and knowledge of electronic medical records systems (Titanium) that employ electronic record keeping, scheduling and data collection
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain cooperative working relationships
- Strong verbal and communication skills to communicate effectively with both clinical providers and campus partners
- Demonstrated effectiveness as part of a professional team
- Outreach experience, showing a history of direct service and engagement with campus communities
- Experiences of group therapy; crisis intervention and management; electronic health record system; teletherapy experience
Duties:
- Provides clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and brief psychotherapy to a diverse University student population, as well as outreach and consultation to and in the campus community and its various stakeholders.
- Provide consultative services to members of the university community regarding student mental health issues. As part of this consultation service, mental health professionals should identify and address real, perceived, and potential issues that may impede students' academic progress or success.
- Provide consultation regarding students (within professional, legal, and ethical boundaries) to faculty and staff who request such assistance.
- Provide consultation regarding students (within professional, legal, and ethical boundaries) to a student's parents, spouse, concerned friends, and other agents who are assisting with student care.
- The expectation is that mental health clinicians shall spend at least 60% to 65% of their base time providing direct services, which for the purposes of this recommendation, shall include individual/group counseling, intakes, assessment, crisis intervention, and other clinical services assigned.
- Supervise interns, as needed, as permitted by licensure
- Performs additional tasks as directed by the CAPS Director or the Student Affairs Leadership Team, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the department CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.
The Division:
The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of over 200 dedicated staff members working to enhance student life and foster an inclusive, diverse community. Our efforts span various programs and services, including cultural programming, advocacy for diverse student groups, residential life, and student recreation and wellness. We are in search of candidates who are eager to engage with and support our students through thoughtful programming and services, embody teamwork, uphold equity and inclusion principles, and possess a genuine enthusiasm for serving all students.The Department:
Within the Division of Student Affairs, the Counseling and Psychological Services center offers a wide range of services including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, campus outreach, and program development, alongside consultation services and an APA-accredited doctoral internship program. A commitment to diversity is a central theme across all initiatives. Our multidisciplinary center values a leadership structure that is respectful, cohesive and team oriented. Counseling and Psychological Services is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here:CSU Employee Benefits Required Documentation:
- Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae including current email address
- Evidence of license (i.e., Psychologist, LCSW, LPCC, and LMFT) in the state of California
- Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)
Note:
References at least one from clinical supervisor.- Finalists should be prepared to submit a copy of an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available) How to apply: Click Apply now icon to complete the CSULB online application.