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CounselorTherapist (10-Month Contract)


Job Location:

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 68000 - 72000
Posted: 20 September 2026 (13 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
The Counselor/Therapist provides comprehensive mental health services to a diverse population of university students within Student Psychological Counseling Services ( SPCS ). Working under the general supervision of the Director of SPCS the Counselor/Therapist provides assessment individual and group counseling crisis intervention triage and urgent care case management consultation and referral services for students presenting with a broad range of mental health developmental academic and social concerns. The Counselor/Therapist works collaboratively with counseling center colleagues medical and psychiatric providers and other campus partners to support student well-being and continuity of care. The position also contributes to outreach prevention and educational programming consultation with faculty and staff and other initiatives designed to promote student mental health and strengthen the university community.

Responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to provide assessment counseling crisis intervention and risk assessment. Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively and provide culturally responsive services to diverse university populations. Ability to exercise sound independent clinical judgment and maintain confidentiality. Ability to maintain timely and accurate clinical records in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Ability to provide case management coordinate care and consult effectively with campus and community providers. Ability to develop and provide outreach workshops and psychoeducational programming. Knowledge of psychological assessment and testing consistent with professional training and scope of practice. Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical teams faculty staff administrators and other university partners.

Required Qualifications
Licensed or License eligible masters level clinician or psychologist in California. Demonstrated ability to provide individual conjoint group and crisis counseling. Demonstrated ability to use tact and diplomacy and maintain high level of confidentiality. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Knowledge of psychological theory and testing appropriate for a college population. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals in a university. Proven ability to operate calmly and effectively under stressful conditions. Skills in preparing and maintaining confidential records. Strong analytical skills to provide excellent psychological evaluations. Ability to learn and adhere to legal and ethical guidelines in records keeping. Ability to learn and interpret university policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate the progress of therapy and modify treatment when appropriate. Technical skills to learn and use enterprise systems and departmental tools.


Required Experience:

IC