Counseling Psychologist

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This recruitment is for 2 positions

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Title:

CNSLNG PSYCHOLOGIST 3 HX

Job Code: 9558

Job Open Date: 10/30/2025

Application Review Begins: 11/17/2025

Department Code (Name): COUN (Counseling & Psychological Services)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): HX-Healthcare Professionals

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff:
Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: N/A

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $ to $/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $95,415.62 to $/year.

Work Location: Counseling & Psychological Services

Working Days and

Hours:

M-F, 8am to 5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid Eligible

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

The mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to assist Student Affairs and the University in helping the student body achieve academically, socially, and personally through culturally responsive mental health services. CAPS is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment to ensure that all students remain psychologically healthy in pursuit of their goals. We value Inclusion, Collaboration, Compassion, and Impact.

Our objective is to help in the creation and maintenance of a healthy campus environment. We educate, support, advocate, and help foster a culture of acceptance and appreciation of human differences.

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Under the direction of the Director or designee and with an in-depth understanding of the professional field, the Psychologist independently performs diagnosis and psychotherapy on a full range of cases. Provides individual therapy to assess the level of pathology and to determine appropriateness of a short-term therapeutic modality for students with serious psychological concerns. Assesses for suicidal ideation and provides appropriate crisis intervention services.

Conducts culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions. May consult with senior specialist/manager on highly complex issues. Coordinate care with Student Health and provide on and off campus referrals as needed. Provide consultation to staff, faculty, and students as requested. Develop and deliver psycho educational programs to address the cultural and mental health needs of underrepresented populations. Psychologist expected to participate in campus organizations which have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and cultural issues.

Be able to approach clinical service provision from a cultural perspective. Train and supervise staff, interns, practicum students, or peers as appropriate. Maintain current license to practice psychology in the state of California and must continue to meet state requirements for license renewal. Flexible hours within a 40-hour workweek will be considered.

• PhD or Psy.
  
  D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program.

• License to practice psychology in the State of California or obtained within 6 months - Required.
• License under CA Board of Psychology 2946(b) allowing up to 180 days for non-California license holders.

• Thorough knowledge associated with providing evaluation, diagnosis and psychotherapy services.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws and standards of professional conduct.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough skills associated with conducting complex diagnoses, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse client groups, members of the medical staff, and faculty.
• Ability to conduct complex analysis and develop and present recommendations and a course of treatment.
• Knowledge of electronic/medical records systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Computer literacy.

• Experience working in a university counseling center.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience providing counseling to communities with intersectional/interlocking identities.
• Experience with crisis…