Counselor - LatinxChicanx Student Community Focus
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Counselor Latinx/Chicanx Student Community Focus (NonTenure Track)
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
California State Polytechnic University Pomonainvites applications for one 1 noninstructional nontenure track Counselor faculty positions in Counseling in the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) department.
Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23campusCalifornia State Universitysystem and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938 Cal Poly Pomona students have participated in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive relevant and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts humanities sciences engineering and professional disciplines the university is well known for its learnbydoing approach andTeacher Scholar Model.
The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1400acre campus which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of universitys nearly 30000 students are taught and mentored by the campuss more than 1400 faculty as part of 54 Baccalaureate and 29 Masters degree programs 11 credential and certificate programs and a doctorate in educational leadership.
Highly regarded among its peer institutions Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona a HispanicServing Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific IslanderServing Institution stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelors degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2022 the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomonas future as a university is linked to the success of its Black information about our campus initiatives and our Principles of Community can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellences website.
The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles Orange Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hours drive of beaches mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university please .
Student Population.Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2023 Cal Poly Pomona served more than 24000 students and close to 2000 graduate students mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are firstgeneration college students 70 receive financial aid and 42 are lowincome students. The university enrolls 56 percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 53 Hispanic/Latinx 22 Asian 13 White 4 two or more races 3 unknown 3 African American/Black 2 International less than 1 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and less than 1 Native American. Fortythree percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university are mechanical engineering computer science civil engineering psychology and finance real estate and law.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)is an organizational unit within the Division of Student Affairs. The unit strives for excellence in student services by adhering to the Themes and Values adopted by the Division (i.e. a StudentCentered Philosophy Teamwork Interconnectedness Quality Contact Passion Integrity and Richness of Diversity). In keeping with the Themes and Values CAPS provides a variety of mental health and outreach services to the University community at large. One of the departments primary goals is to enhance the psychosocial development and emotional wellbeing of students thus contributing to their retention and graduation from the University. In performing the duties and responsibilities of the counselor the incumbent should demonstrate attitudes behaviors and a work ethic that exemplifies the Divisional Themes and Values in response to assisting students with mental health concerns.
Position Description: Under the general supervision of the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services the Counselor Latainx/Chicanx Student Community Focus position carries out a variety of duties: Direct clinical services to Cal Poly Pomona University students and the campus community at large; crisis intervention and consultation services to various University constituencies; working collaboratively with the Counseling Services Outreach Coordinator in developing and delivering prevention training and outreach services; the supervision training and evaluation of pre and postdoctoral trainees (who also provide direct clinical services).Provide other services as designated by the Director Associate Director and/or the Associate Vice President of Student Wellbeing and Support or designated AdministratorinCharge.
In order to address the mental health needs of all students the CAPS Counselor Latinx/Chicanx Student Community Focus is dedicated to helping meet the needs of Latinx/Chicanx student population on campus providing culturallyrelevant support through direct services workshops and outreach programs. Services and programs developed is done in partnership and consultation with the Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education to help elevate the experience of Latinx/Chicanx students on campus.
The position calls for a comprehensive repertoire of counseling/clinical skills that must be executed using sound judgment independent decision making an ability to respond to a multitude of requests/issues in a very brief period of time and expertise with crisis intervention and working with a broad range of presenting problems. A demonstrated ability to counsel students utilizing professional therapy orientations techniques and strategies while meeting the needs of a student body comprised of individuals of various cultures genders ages spiritual beliefs and socioeconomic statuses. An ability to respond to situations with knowledge and understanding of diversity issues and cultural factors with attention to Latinx/Chicanx cultural factors. The position also calls for an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the department in addition to strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
The position also calls for the ability to carry out multiple and complex assignments without instruction; establish goals and follow through on their implementation; train provide guidance/clinical oversight and evaluate pre and postdoctoral trainees; plan coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement administrative or group decisions or recommendations; advise and counsel faculty staff and students on varied and complex personal and academic matters; determine appropriate courses of action and interventions to be used when engaged with individuals and groups in personal interactions of a sensitive nature; read and comprehend psychological/clinical data and information; speak and write clearly and effectively; operate a personal computer use standard office equipment and incorporate new technologies and software programs; ability to move frequently from place to place on campus as needed/required. Some evening and weekend hours required to meet workload demands outreach/prevention events departmental responsibilities and to provide quality services. This position provides primary crisis coverage as a member of the team and/or in the event of a crisis or emergency responds as requested by the Director Associate Director and/or the Associate Vice President for Student Wellbeing and Support or the designated AdministratorinCharge (AIC) overseeing the crisis or emergency situation.
Major Responsibilities:
Direct Clinical Service Delivery
Conducts clinical assessment and intake evaluations; provides individual couple and group counseling as well as crisis intervention hospitalization and other emergency response. Utilizes clinical conceptualization treatment planning and case management to facilitate clinical mental health consultation and facilitates on and off campus referrals as a current command of knowledge in professional counseling theory research practice legal and ethical guidelines and departments policies and procedures. Employs a variety of therapeutic methods to effectively counsel clients with a full range of psychological sound clinical judgment and applies methods appropriate to presenting problems and needs of cultural sensitivity and competence addressing needs of diverse legal and ethical standards of the profession in executing clinical consultation opportunities for treatment planning and to ensure service quality and adherence to legal and ethical mandates.
Provide outreach services prevention program/activities consultation and/or psychoeducation programs to various constituencies on campus (e.g. student organizations faculty staff and/or community affiliates).Some evening and weekend hours are required to provide outreach/prevention events workshops presentations training sessions seminars and/or courses to the campus community.
Although most crisis calls are directed to ProtoCall Services this counselor position is part of the primary afterhours oncall rotation team if necessary carrying the crisis phone on average one week per counselor also provides primary crisis coverage in the event of a campus crisis or emergency and responds as requested by the Director (or designee) overseeing the crisis/emergency most of the afterhours crisis intervention involves phone consultation only there may be times when the situation rises to the level where onsite intervention afterhours is necessary. The afterhours oncall rotation counselor duties include but are not limited to: consultation over the phone with the student and/or impacted individuals coming to campus afterhours if necessary and timely responding as appropriate to deescalate the crisis situation based on the clinicians best clinical judgment professional standards and ethics.
In the event where the counselor provides services outside of regular business hours the counselor and the CAPS Director (or designee) may consider the time taken outside of the normal work schedule and the counselors proposed adjustment to the work week schedule to an average of 40 hours of work for the impacted work counselors proposed adjustment of schedule will be subject to the operational needs of the department and approval by the CAPS Director (or designee).
Indirect Clinical Services
Maintains records/case notes pertaining to client caseload and other service delivery. Applies legal and ethical standards of the profession in documentation and record keeping. Attends departmental meetings as scheduled needed and/or as requested by the CAPS Director (or designee). Develop outreach and prevention programs/activities and psychoeducational programs to various constituencies on in professional development activities/training to enhance job performance. Participates in other activities and committees as needed to carry out services within the department as determined and assigned by the CAPS Director (or designee) including taking on additional caseload generating reports/documents conducting research or special projects committee work (i.e. search committees peer reviews other campus committees etc) and/or participating in campus events (including some evenings and weekend hours). When requested by the CAPS Director (or designee) works in collaboration with the Coordinator of Clinical Training to provide clinical supervision to doctoral trainees including verbal and written feedback in relationship to the trainees performance professional conduct and clinical outcomes with clients.
Some evening and weekend hours may be required to meet workload demands departmental responsibilities and to provide quality services.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education in:
- Possession of a Doctoral or Masters degree in behavioral sciences clinical or counseling psychology; a valid license to practice psychotherapy in the State of California or eligible to sit for licensure within 6 months of hire. Compliance with all state regulations and good standing with licensing board requirements for professional behavior and conduct.
- Experience in:
- Working in a university and/or college counseling center or experience working with the transitional age youth (TAY) population.
- Brief counseling with individuals utilizing professional therapy orientations techniques and strategies and responding to situations with knowledge and understanding of diversity issues and cultural factors.
- Providing mental health services to couples and groups in addition to individuals.
- Crisis intervention and working with a broad range of presenting problems.
- Developing and implementing a broad range of outreach services including consultation/mediation interventions training modules workshops and presentations.
- Knowledge skills and abilities in:
- Demonstrated ability to perform both brief and longterm therapy and assessment especially as pertains to the developmental needs of a college student population.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and competence in addressing the needs of diverse clients.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply mental health models and policies/procedures related to the field of psychology.
- Excellent communication skills including demonstrated ability to make effective oral presentations facilitate an open exchange of ideas and write clear and concise clinical case notes documents and reports.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and respond to multiple constituencies and make meaningful connections at all levels of an organization.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the department.
- Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions exercise sound clinical judgment and to multitask and set priorities.
- Willingness and availability to work some evenings and weekend hours for campus outreach events or emergency/campus crisis/disaster situations.
- Computers including email internet and electronic medical records (preferably PNC or Titanium): 25; standard office equipment/machines (e.g. copier scanner printer fax machine): 5.
Preferred Qualifications:
One or more of the following preferred qualifications are desired:
- Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology
- Specialty in serving the mental health needs of Latinx/Chicanx college students
- Experience working in college counseling centers
- Completion of an APAaccredited doctoral program and an APAapproved predoctoral internship
- Specialty in serving the mental health needs of Black API and Native American college students
- Specialty in serving the mental health needs of LGBTQ college students
- Specialty interest in and experience working with survivors of trauma (childhood abuse sexual abuse and/or domestic violence)
- Experience in treating eating disorders
- Experience in supervising unlicensed therapists
Working Conditions:
CAPS provides hybrid work options typically averaging 1 day working from home per week must be able to provide clinical services when working remotely.
Some evening or weekend hours may be required to fulfill responsibilities for this position.
Conditions of Employment:
The person offered this position is required to pass a background check. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for this position. The background check consists of the following:Employment and education verifications reference checks and checks of the following systems and databases: National Social Security Number/Address Locator Felony/Misdemeanor Record National Criminal Database Federal Criminal Record Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record and National Sex Offender Registry.
The CSU requires faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found athttps:// Questions regarding the policy may be sent to
Salary
Anticipated Hiring Range:$7127 $9265monthly
The position includes a very attractive benefits package.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted only via PageUp online application portal for University hires.
The positions will remain open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to completed applications received byOctober 21 2024.Early response is encouraged. Anticipated start date is January 6 2025.
A complete application will consist of:
- Cover letteraddressing the candidates interest and background related to the qualifications.
- Detailed curriculum vitae/resume
- Copy of license (including date of licensure).Please submit in Student Success Statement Section. If unlicensed please submit a statement of when you anticipate getting licensed.
- Copy of graduate transcripts(copies are sufficient for applicationofficial confirmation of degree required for hire).
- Threeprofessionalreferencesthat can be contacted(including name address and phone number).
Please direct inquiries by email to: Kell Fujimoto Director.
Equal Opportunity Employer
California State Polytechnic University Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California to maintain the excellence of the university and to offer our students richly varied disciplines perspectives and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race color religion national origin sex gender identity/gender expression sexual orientation marital status pregnancy age disability genetic information medical condition and covered veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act the university prepares a public annual security report.
Employment Type
Temp
