Clinical Counselor (Student Services Professional - Academic Related I - 10 month) - Counseling and Psychological Services

Working Title

Clinical Counselor

SF StateUniversity

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Department

Counseling & Psychological Services

Appointment Type

Temporary - This position will end on or before one year from date of hire and is eligible for reappointment.

This position cannot earn permanency under the current CFA Contract Provisions.

Time Base

Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$7084.00 - $7500.00 Per Month ($85008.00 - $90000.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) the Clinical Counselor provides a full-range of individual and group psychological services to students who represent a wide range of multicultural backgrounds presenting complex psychosocial personal and family issues. The Clinical Counselor effectively represents CAPS as a member of the University faculty and performs additional professional services as individual skills interests and agency needs indicate.

Position Information

This position is a full-time 10-month position paid over twelve months with 2 months off as determined by the needs of the center; likely January and one of the summer months. While the position is classified as temporary the expectation is that it will be renewed annually contingent on performance departmental needs and budgetary constraints. At this time CAPS is providing both in-person and remote (via Zoom) services to students. This position offers flexibility with in-person and remote work contingent on department coverage and needs. Some in-person work is required; there is no option for full remote work.

The successful candidate will maintain a clinical caseload of students representing the diversity of SF State students. Clinical counselors shall spend at least 60-65% of their time base providing direct services. The duties of this position are focused on: providing intake and assessment/triage provision of brief individual group marital and couples counseling (using time-limited treatment models) outreach referrals crisis intervention and consultation.

There may be other duties as assigned as well.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Applicants for Student Services Professional Academic-Related I should have a combination of education and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications typically required of individuals eligible for holding the rank of Assistant Professor. A primary consideration in evaluating the education and experience of candidates for an SSP AR I position is the degree in which such experience and education provide evidence of the specialized skill and knowledge requirements and the potential ability essential to successful performance of the assigned functions of the position to be filled. Minimum qualifications typically required include possession of an appropriate terminal degree e.g. either a Doctorate in behavioral sciences counseling psychology or a specific related academic field or a California license as a Psychologist Marriage Family and Child Counselor or as a Clinical Social Worker which requires a Masters Degree in social work with appropriate internship.

Knowledge and Abilities: Dependent upon the specific position and classification under consideration candidates should possess most or all of the following:

Knowledge of organizational development planning and structure; principles of administrative personnel and fiscal management; professional counseling techniques and strategies; statistics and research methodologies; specific academic discipline. Knowledge of or ability to understand the role and functioning of Student Services and Academic Affairs programs in a higher education setting and work with students from multicultural backgrounds presenting various attitudes and value systems.

Demonstrated ability to counsel students utilizing professional counseling techniques and strategies and meet the needs of a multicultural diverse and multi-aged student body group; plan and conduct workshops and groups utilizing innovative facilitation techniques; visualize needed changes and improvements in counseling or related programs; originate new different or creative solutions to student problems; gain acceptance of program operations based on positive working relationships and recognition and understanding of the need for compromise; understand the roles and responsibilities of others and to gauge relationships accordingly by taking into account the variety of the interrelationships motivations and goals of the members of the organizations served; collect and analyze data or information; solve problems and to draw conclusions from an analysis of the data collected; apply and utilize various statistical and research methods; organize and present data and information in a concise and logical manner; interview skillfully; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; prepare and present oral and written reports which are clear concise and comprehensive; and ability to continually increase the range of comprehension and knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the research performed in the Student Services area.

Incumbent must possess and maintain a current valid and unrestricted license (MFT LCSW or Psychologist) to practice as a therapist in California from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology or be eligible to sit for licensure by the anticipated start date. If the licensure is out of state it must comply with the Board of Psychology regulations for obtaining licensure in order to practice in California.

Preferred Qualifications

Environmental/Physical/Special

Incumbent has their own work area and must be able to work effectively with a variety of individuals and function in a high visibility area occasionally under pressure. Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students faculty and staff. Occasional evening after-hours and weekend coverage for university events and/or emergency/crisis situations are required. Incumbent must be able to work remotely as needed.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Lifes Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical Dental Vision Pension 401k Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program all geared towards the Universitys commitment to attract motivate and retain our employee.

CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants currently in bargaining units 2 5 7 and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework all work is expected to be performed in the state of California and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

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Please note that this position position requirements application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.