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Position Details

Counselor, 12 months

Counseling & Psychological Services

 

3 Full-Time Lecturer, 12-month, with anticipated annual renewal* (Student Services Professional, Academic-Related I, 12 months)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking talented, hard-working individuals, who are passionate about supporting the psychological wellbeing and success of Cal Poly Pomona students.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services or Designee, the counselor 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 and/or the Wellness staff in developing and delivering prevention training and outreach services; the supervision, training and evaluation of pre and post-doctoral trainees (who also provide direct clinical services).  Provide other services as designated by the Director and/or the Associate Vice President of Student Health or designated Administrator-in-Charge.

Counseling and Psychological Services is a department in the Cluster of Student Health and Wellbeing in the Division of Student Affairs.  Under the leadership of the CAPS Director, the department strives for excellence in student services by adhering to the Themes and Values adopted by the Division (i.e., a Student-Centered Philosophy, Teamwork, Interconnectedness, Quality Contact, Passion, Integrity, and Richness of Diversity). Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a variety of mental health and outreach services to the university community at large. One of the department's 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 attends to legal, ethical and professional standards and exemplifies the Divisional Themes and Values, in response to assisting students with mental health concerns.

The Position

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 effectiveness.  Provides mental health consultation and facilitates on and off campus referrals, as needed.  Maintains/demonstrates a current command of knowledge in professional counseling theory, research, practice, legal and ethical guidelines, and department's policies and procedures. Employs a variety of therapeutic methods to effectively counsel clients with a full range of psychological issues.  Utilizes sound clinical judgment and applies methods appropriate to presenting problems and needs of clients.  Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence addressing needs of diverse clients.  Applies legal and ethical standards of the profession in executing clinical services.  Utilizes consultation opportunities for treatment planning, and to ensure service quality and adherence to legal and ethical mandates.

 

Counselor will be co-located in one of two locations where services will be provided: Housing Services or Student Support and Equity Programs.

 

Works collaboratively with the Counseling and Psychological Services' Outreach Coordinator and/or the Wellness staff to provide outreach services, prevention program/activities (e.g., programs funded by federal/state grants and others), consultation, and/or psychoeducation programs to various constituencies on campus (e.g., student organizations, faculty, staff, and/or community affiliates).  Evening hours are required to provide services and some weekend hours may be 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 after-hours on-call rotation team, carrying the crisis phone on average one week per month.  The counselor also provides primary crisis coverage in the event of a campus crisis or emergency, and responds as requested by the Director, Associate Director, or the AVP for Student Health and Wellbeing, or the designated Administrator In Charge (AIC), in overseeing the crisis/emergency situation.  While most of the after-hours crisis intervention involves phone consultation only, there may be times when the situation rises to the level where on-site intervention after-hours is necessary.

The after-hours on-call rotation counselor duties include, but are not limited to: consultation over the phone with the student and/or impacted individuals, coming to campus after-hours if necessary and timely responding as appropriate to de-escalate the crisis situation, based on the clinician’s best clinical judgment, professional standards, and ethics.

 

In the event where a counselor responds to an after-hour crisis/emergency situation, the counselor and the Director/Associate Director ,AVP for Student Health and Wellbeing or the Administrator-in-Charge may consider the time taken outside of the normal work schedule to address the crisis situation and the counselor's proposed adjustment to the work week schedule to an average of 40 hours of work for the impacted work week.  The counselor's proposed adjustment of schedule will be subject to the operational needs of the department and approval by the Director/Associate Director or the AVP for Student Health and Wellbeing or the Administrator-In-Charge.

 

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 Director/Associate Director and/or the AVP for Student Health and Wellbeing or designated Administrator-in-Charge. Collaborates and participates with department in which counselor is co-located and providing services to students. Collaborates with the Counseling and Psychological Services' Outreach Coordinator and/or Wellness staff to develop outreach and prevention programs/activities and psychoeducational programs to various constituencies on campus. Participates 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 Director/Associate Director and/or the AVP for Student Health and Wellbeing, 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 Director/Associate Director, works in collaborates to provide clinical supervision to doctoral trainees, including verbal and written feedback in relationship to the trainee's performance, professional conduct, and clinical outcomes with clients.

 

Housing counselor position hours will be Mon-Thurs 10am to 7pm and Fridays 8am to 5 pm.

 

Student Support and Equity program counselor position hours will be 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Master's degree in behavioral sciences, clinical or counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a specifically related academic field; and a valid license to practice as a therapist social worker or Psychologist in the state of California.  Compliance with all state regulations and licensing board requirements for professional behavior and conduct.

 

  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform both brief and long-term therapy, and assessment, especially as pertains to the developemental 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 multi-task and set priorities.
  • Willingness and availability to work evenings and some weekend hours for campus outreach events or emergency/campus crisis/disaster situations.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

One or more of the following preferred qualifications are desired:

 

  • Two years post-licensure
  • Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral program and an APA-approved pre-doctoral internship
  • Experience in supervising unlicensed therapists
  • Experience serving in college counseling centers
  • Specialty in men's issues
  • Specialty in serving the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ college students
  • Specialty in serving the mental health needs of African-American college students
  • Specialty in serving the mental health needs of Latina(o) college students
  • Specialty in serving the mental health needs of students who have been in the foster care system
  • Specialty in serving veterans
  • Experience working with addictive and compulsive disorders
  • Specialty, interest in, and experience working with survivors of trauma (childhood abuse, sexual abuse, and/or domestic violence)
  • Experience in treating eating disorders
  • Experience working with serious mental illness in an outpatient setting
  • Bilingual fluency and competency to conduct therapy in a second language

Application Procedure

The position is posted at the following website: https://www.cpp.edu/faculty-affairs/open-positions/college-unit/counseling/counselor1.shtml

The position will remain open until filled. Consideration will be given to completed applications as they are received. Early response is encouraged.

A complete application will consist of:

  • Letter of application addressing the candidate’s interest and background related to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
  • Detailed curriculum vitae.
  • Completed Employment Form, found at: http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/ documents/acadapplication.pdf
  • Copy of license (including date of licensure).
  • Copy of graduate transcripts (official confirmation of degree required for hire).
  • Three references (including name, address, and phone number).

 

Please submit all application materials by e-mail to:

Counseling and Psychological Services

Lecturer Search Committee Chair

c/o Leslie Taylor-Contla

3801 W. Temple Ave, 66-116

Pomona, CA 91768

E-mail to: ldtaylor@cpp.edu

Fax to: (909) 869-6775

Phone: (909) 869-3220

About the University

Cal Poly Pomona, one of two polytechnic universities in California, is a member of the 23-campus California State University system. Our student population of approximately 23,000 enrolls in 51 baccalaureate, 30 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership, presented by 1,200 faculty. We recruit successful and career-focused students from throughout California and beyond. We are proud of our status as a Hispanic Serving Institution. We have a strong commitment to supporting scholarship, research, and student achievement. Our scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg, is located about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Southern California is one of the most dynamic economic and cultural environments in the country, and the campus is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains, and desert. The university is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. The mission of the university is to advance learning and knowledge by linking theory and practice in all disciplines, and to prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership, and careers in a changing, multicultural world.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action 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 and learning.  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 Unites States.  As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university’s annual security report is available a http://www.cpp.edu/~police/annual-security-report.shtml. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the link below for policy information. 
http://www.calstate.edu/EO/EO-1108.html