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California State University, Northridge

Staff Counselor/Psychologist - University Counseling Services #25-24

California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Full-Time Faculty Position AnnouncementDepartment:

University Counseling ServicesFaculty Hire Number:

#25-24Rank:

SSP AR I, 12 MonthEffective Date of Appointment:

Academic Year 2024/2025

(Subject to Budgetary Approval)Salary Scale:

$85,524 to $96,000

(Dependent upon qualifications)CSUN’s Commitment to You:CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2023, CSUN enrolls ~36,000 students, where 55.7% are Latinx, 19.7% are White, 8.9% are Asian-American, 5.0% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.Position:The department of University Counseling Services at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a counselor to serve as Staff Counselor/Psychologist in the Student Services Professional, Academic-Related I level. The position is a 12-month position with the possibility of yearly renewal.The successful candidate will provide clinical, outreach, and consultative services to a diverse population of university students. Working under the general supervision of the Director of University Counseling Services (UCS), the Staff Counselor/Psychologist will serve as a liaison to the faculty, staff, and students in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and the EOP Milt & Debbie Valera Resilient Scholars Program and work with historically low income, historically educationally disadvantaged, first-generation college students and former foster youth. Provides clinical assessment, short-term individual and couples counseling, group psychotherapy and support groups, structured psycho-educational workshops, triage/urgent care services, and clinical case management. Develops and implements appropriate campus/community interventions and psycho-educational programs to increase student academic and personal success. Provides outreach programs and workshops designed to support historically low-income students, historically educationally disadvantaged students, first-generation college students, and former foster youth. Collaborates with faculty and staff in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), including the EOP Milt & Debbie Valera Resilient Scholars Program (EOP RSP), Transitional Programs, as well as the EOP Satellites in the Academic Colleges and service units.Serves on university committees as requested, and performs other duties as assigned. Participates in the department’s training programs, including provision of supervision and training, as needed. Attends UCS staff meetings, case conferences, retreats, and professional development activities and trainings, as well as meetings, trainings, and activities pertaining to EOP. Maintains ethical and timely documentation of all clinical work in electronic medical record keeping system.This position may include the provision of telemental health services and/or remote work.Required Qualifications:Master’s or doctoral degree in a clinical field (e.g., Counseling or Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family) from an accredited institution.Eligibility for licensure in the State of California as a LCSW, LMFT, or psychologist. If unlicensed, must become licensed within 24 months of employment. If licensed within another state, must obtain licensure in California within one year.Supervised internship (or minimum of one year of work equivalent) experience in university counseling center, mental health agency, or related professional setting, with ability to support the mental health, well-being, and academic success of students.Experience providing intake/clinical assessment, individual therapy, and crisis intervention.Demonstrated commitment to multiculturalism and ability to establish and cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds (e.g., race, ethnicity, culture, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, spirituality, ability differences, age, national origin, immigration status, language).Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and ability to engage in effective time management.Application Deadline:Preferred application deadline is

November 4, 2024

and applications received after this date may be considered on an as needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.How to Apply:Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link:

www.csun.edu/careersApplicants must submit the following items to the website in the section above.A cover letter (specifically indicating your interest and qualifications)Curriculum vitaeNames and contact information for 3 professional references who are current or recent supervisors for the candidateCopy of graduate transcripts.At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States.General Information:CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in

Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting University Counseling Services at 818-677-2366.

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