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Clinical / Counseling Therapist (Student Services Professional, Academic-Related I)

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San Diego State University
Location
San Diego

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Job no: 497595
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time

Position SummarySan Diego State University is an academically rich and culturally diverse, urban university. With more than 34,000 students, 96 undergraduate majors, award-winning professors, top notch research facilities and a location that serves as a gateway to Latin America and the Pacific Rim, SDSU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that provides students with the tools to expand their knowledge and potential.The primary mission of Counseling & Psychological Services (C&PS) is to provide services to students and the university community that support and enhance the education of the whole person, as well as nurture a healthy and productive learning-centered campus environment. All C&PS services are provided and designed to promote academic excellence and retention at SDSU. Counseling & Psychological Services provides, either directly or through collaboration and referral, a variety of counseling services, (e.g., individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, short-term psychotherapy), assessment and evaluation, faculty and staff consultation, and professional training/supervision, consistent with the educational mission of the university.The Clinical/Counseling Therapist is responsible for the provision of the following: The full range of individual and group psychological services to students from a wide range of diverse backgrounds presenting complex psychosocial, social, personal, and family problems; crisis/suicide intervention and trauma response/debriefing; consultation, prevention education, teaching, and training services to individuals, groups, and departments.For more information regarding Counseling & Psychological Services, click here.There are five vacancies. These are full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, counseling faculty positions, in either 12-month classification or Academic Year classification appointments. They are anticipated to end on or before 5/21/2020, with the possibility of reappointment. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but may vary based on operational needs. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Education and ExperienceA doctorate in behavioral sciences, counseling, psychology, or a related academic field, or a California license as a Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker.Candidates must have experience and clinical effectiveness with cross cultural counseling approaches with ethnically and culturally diverse clients and communities. Licenses and/or Certifications RequiredCandidates must possess a California license or be license-eligible to practice Psychology in California, (license must be obtained within 18 months of date of hire), or possess a California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker. Preferred Qualifications and Specialized SkillsExperience and clinical effectiveness with cross cultural counseling approaches and outreach with ethnically and culturally diverse clients and communities and other traditionally underrepresented students.Candidates must have a demonstrable respect for diversity and an ability to effectively work from a multicultural perspective with people from a wide range of backgrounds, intersecting identities, and value systems. Specifically, candidate must meet at least two of the following criteria:1. Is committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline2. Has demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline3. Has experience or has demonstrated commitment to clinical work with underrepresented students4. Has experience or has demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research/practice5. Has experience in or has demonstrated commitment to research/practice that engages underrepresented communities6. Has expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration7. Has research/practice interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher educationCrisis intervention and trauma response debriefing capabilities.Clinical skills and experience with short-term therapy approaches.Significant knowledge of and experience making discerning judgments regarding complex ethical and legal issues.Previous university counseling center experience or the equivalent.Compensation and BenefitsStarting salary upon appointment not expected to exceed $6,250 for 12-Month classification appointments, and $5,846 per month for Academic Year classification appointments. (Academic Year positions work during the Academic Year but are paid over 12 months). CSU Classification Salary Ranges: $5,779 - $10,814 per month for 12-Month classification appointments, and $5,046 - $9,403 per month for Academic Year classification appointments. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.Supplemental InformationReview of applications will begin 9/16/2020 and will be ongoing.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. San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 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.SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Recruiter at 619-594-6390 or rroder@sdsu.edu.

Advertised: Sep 02, 2020 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

Organization

Since it was founded in 1897, San Diego State University has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 89 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 21 areas. SDSU's approximately 32,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.

SDSU's annual economic impact to the state of California is $6.5 billion, according to an impact report done by the California State University in 2010.

Of SDSU's 280,000-plus alumni, approximately 60 percent live in San Diego. They comprise more than half the region's engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and the local workforce for a host of other industries.

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Research: Since 2000, SDSU faculty and staff have attracted more than $1.7 billion in grants and contracts for research and programs ranging from cardiovascular disease to marine biology.

Diversity: SDSU ranks No. 19 in the nation for racial diversity and among the top universities for economic diversity. SDSU was ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 4 in California for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education

International Study: SDSU offers 350 international education programs in 50 countries. Nearly 12,000 students have studied abroad in the past 12 years.

Community Service: SDSU is a recognized leader in innovative efforts to improve urban K-12 education. The City Heights Educational Collaborative and Compact for Success both positively impact the academic achievement of elementary, middle and high school students in the local area.

Sustainability: Sustainability is an every-day part of the university culture at San Diego State University. Students, faculty and staff all participate in a myriad of ways, from festivals, to research to academic programs. In spring 2014, SDSU opens its first LEED Platinum Certified building — the 206,000 square-foot Aztec Student Union.

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Telephone
619-594-5200
Location
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego
CA
92182
US

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