Post-Master's Residency

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Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Counselor (Non-instructional Faculty)

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) invites applications for up to two full-time post-graduate residents for the 2026-27 academic year (August 17, 2026 through May 19, 2027).

Program Focus: The postgraduate residency program has a general mental health focus to support students with a variety of issues/concerns to improve health and wellness. Residents will gain valuable experience in working within a short-term counseling model with a focus on connecting students to on and off campus resources for holistic support during their time in college. There will be opportunities to liaison and outreach to various campus entities including participation in community events on campus, facilitating workshops within other departments, and guest speaker opportunities in courses per faculty request.

Our program emphasizes student-centered care, with attention to the diverse experiences and mental health needs of Cal Poly Humboldt’s student population.

Responsibilities: Residents will provide clinical services within a short-term counseling model, including:

Individual, couples, and group therapy

Intake and referral services

Crisis intervention and daytime on-call coverage

Psychological consultation to the campus community

Residents will work with medical providers in the Student Health and Wellbeing Services on shared cases and will receive both individual supervision and case consultation commensurate with the requirements for licensure. Residents will also contribute to training initiatives and gain experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals at CAPS.

Minimum Qualifications: An earned master’s degree in counseling or clinical psychology (e.g., leading toward licensure as an LMFT or LPCC) or in social work (leading to the LCSW) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or an APA/CPA-accredited program and have completed a practicum at the time of appointment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong interest and experience serving diverse student populations. Cal Poly Humboldt encourages applicants with demonstrated experience supporting students from historically marginalized backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in short-term counseling

Experience in crisis intervention

Experience in trauma informed care

Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions for students from a wide range of backgrounds

Demonstrated understanding of factors affecting student success across diverse socioeconomic and cultural contexts

Salary and Stipend: Anticipated salary placement for residents will be $3,233 monthly, the maximum allowance in accordance with the "counselor intern" classification on the Unit 3 Faculty Salary Structure (with adjustments being made from 12 months to academic year timebase). The position carries full health benefits. In addition, residents will be provided with generous funding of $2,000 towards their professional development during the course of the year.

The resident/s will have discretionary use of these funds (e.g., they can be used toward licensure, a professional conference, purchase of a professional library, etc.). Additional professional development funding may be available. The residency is for the duration of the academic year (approximately 10 months), with built-in vacation during the Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks. Residents have faculty privileges on campus (library privileges, access to employee wellness and employee assistance programs, etc.),

& the added benefit of living in an extraordinarily beautiful place.

General Information: As an institution, Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the campus community.…