Clinical Counselor SSP AR II
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Psychology
Overview
Clinical Counselor (12 months), SSP AR II. Job No: 554302. Work Type:
Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian).
Location:
Central California:
Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus. Categories:
Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Appointment Type:
Temporary, Time Basis:
Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline:
Counselor (Non-instructional Faculty), Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac):
On-site (work in-person at business location).
Reporting to the Director of Counseling & Psychological Services, this position supports this mission through the provision of individual, couples, and group counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, and prevention education as a member of the CAPS team within Campus Health & Wellbeing. The position requires considerable crisis intervention and work with serious presenting concerns as well as the ability to conceptualize cases and provide diagnoses within a sociocultural context.
Clinicians with specialization and expertise in working with historically marginalized students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is a department within Campus Health & Wellbeing under Student Affairs & Strategic Enrollment Management at Cal Poly. CAPS provides a variety of culturally responsive services to help enrolled students understand themselves, enjoy satisfying relationships, achieve academic success, and make effective life choices. CAPS promotes the development of holistic student emotional health and serves the campus through advocacy and the provision of confidential, accessible services.
Additionally, CAPS provides outreach, educational services, and campus consultations.
For more information on other openings within the department, please see Cal Poly Jobs.
Key QualificationsDemonstrated competence with diversity and intersectionality
, and ability to address the mental health needs of historically marginalized populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of FERPA, HIPAA, and the California Medical Information Act as it relates to the provision of psychotherapy in a university counseling center and confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to speak publicly, provide training to, and consult with the campus community regarding mental health topics
. Demonstrated experience providing brief individual and group psychotherapy to late adolescent and young adult populations including DSM diagnosis
. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage clinical crisis situations, including hospitalizations
.
Possession of a Master’s degree in appropriate field and current licensure or eligible for licensure to practice in the State of California as an LPCC, LCSW or LMFT with a minimum of 7 years of clinical experience post-licensure (in any state or province).
OR
Possession of doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and current licensure or eligible for licensure as a psychologist in the State of California with a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience post licensure (in any state or province).
Experience working in a college mental health setting.
(Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.)
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS:
All counselors must be licensed in California within two years of initial appointment. Preferred:
Current California psychologist, LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT license that is free of active disciplinary action.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $108,000-$115,000
Classification Range: $93,960-$168,228
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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