University Counselor

Overview

DEPARTMENT:
Student Health & Counseling Services

POSITION TITLE:

University Counselor (Student Services Professional-Academic Related
1)

Sacramento State is an AANAPISI, Hispanic serving institution, as well as a Black Honors College with over 31,000 students located six miles from Downtown Sacramento. Inclusiveness and diversity are integral to Sacramento State's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement.

Sacramento State Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services (SHCWS) is a fully integrated mental and physical health and wellness facility. The Counseling and Psychological Services team promotes holistic well-being and personal growth for our diverse student population through individual/group therapy, crisis management, psychoeducation, connection to resources, and outreach programs.

Under the supervision of the Senior Associate Vice President, the University Counselor will provide a full range of culturally sensitive clinical and non-clinical services for the students at Sacramento State. A major focus involves conducting assessments, including ADHD, neurodiversity, and personality assessment, as well as providing clinical services including short-term individual and couples counseling, group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psycho-educational workshops, and case management.

The psychologist will also provide campus outreach, training, and consultation to students, faculty, and staff.

Although listed as a “temporary” position, this is a full-time position which is eligible for annual renewal and includes a robust benefit package. The salary range for this classification is $7,127 - $12,771; the anticipated salary is $7,127 - $8,884 per month.

• Direct Counseling/Clinical Services – Provide direct clinical services including assessment/diagnosis, short-term individual and couples counseling, group psychotherapy, crisis intervention and follow-up, and case management; collaborate with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other medical providers to provide comprehensive care for students in compliance with EO 1053. This position may include telehealth services on site.
• Assessment – Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, including ADHD, learning disability, and diagnostic assessments. Demonstrated competence in administering the CAARS, CPT-3, WRAML-3, WMS-IV, WAIS-IV, CPI, and writing psychological evaluations. Collaborate with Disability Access Services for students needing accommodations. Conduct screening/testing for students presenting with ADHD/LD concerns.
• Outreach and Program Development Services – Develop and implement programs including presentations, workshops, prevention projects, residence hall training, seminars, mental health screenings and other outreach services as requested.
• Consultation – Provide consultative expertise to the university community regarding issues that affect the mental health and psychological well-being of students; provide consultation and occasional in-service training to faculty, administrators, and student leaders on mental health and other psychological/social issues.

• Education/Credentials – University Counselor must be licensed. Licensed as a Psychologist, LMFT, or LPCC, in the state of California.
• Recent and relevant clinical practice experience.

• Experience providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning within a brief therapy model.
• Demonstrated experience providing individual and group therapy.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in providing clinical services and support to underrepresented and marginalized populations, including students with diverse identities based on ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and socio-economic status.
• Experience working with high-risk clients and providing mental health urgent care and crisis intervention.

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing multicultural competency in personal, professional, and clinical contexts.
• Commitment to anti-racism.

• Experience and interest in providing clinical supervision.
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