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over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with
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Counselor (SSP-AR part-time)
California State University Fullerton is seeking applications for
a professional counselor position in Counseling and Psychological
Services (CAPS) working with enrolled students who are emancipated
from the foster care system. Under the general supervision of the
Director, the selected candidate will provide (75%) individual and
(15%) group counseling to students who participate in the Guardian
Scholars program. This individual will also participate in (7%)
Guardian Scholar Program events, develop and lead workshops and
programs as well as (3%) other duties as assigned. This position
is a 10 to 19 hour per week clinical position, renewable up to three
years and with the possibility of expanding hours. Successful candidates
will be licensed in psychology, social work or marriage and family
therapy with expertise in addressing a wide range of developmental
and psychological needs of a diverse and specialized student population.
Visit http://www.fullerton.edu/guardianscholars/
for information about this program.
Position
Direct Counseling Services: Provide intake clinical interviews,
short-term individual and couples counseling, group counseling and
psycho-educational groups, crisis intervention, case management
and collaboration with a consulting psychiatrist, and referrals
to and consultation with academic and disability counselors and
health center professionals on-campus as well as off-campus mental
health professionals and agencies.
Program Development: Attend Guardian Scholar Program events
to develop a sense of community and reduce the stigma about mental
health services. Develop and provide outreach programs, including
occasional evening or weekend programs, for a specialized, diverse
and underrepresented student population. Participate in the development
and implementation of assigned special projects.
Required Qualifications
Education/License
- Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or Masters degree
in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited
program.
- California license to practice in candidate's field of specialization.
Experience and Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to conduct intake clinical interviews,
including psycho-diagnostic assessment, case conceptualization,
and treatment plan formulation, for students with a broad spectrum
of psychological problems, ranging from adjustment issues to major
psychiatric disorders.
- Demonstrated ability to provide individual, couples and group
counseling, and crisis intervention for psychological emergencies.
- Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and ability to work with
students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds,
ranging in age from 17 to 25.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with adolescents/young
adults with complex psychological issues (e.g., trauma histories,
dual diagnoses).
- Demonstrated autonomy, effectiveness and sensitivity in clinical
work.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement outreach programs
and provide consultation services.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent ability to work as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary
team.
Desired Qualifications
- Comprehensive understanding of issues affecting students from
the foster care system.
- Expertise in issues pertinent to a university student population
(e.g., eating disorders; cross cultural aspects of trauma and
domestic violence; substance abuse; identity issues).
- Bilingual/multilingual capacity.
Rank & Salary
In the CSU system, this position is classified as a Student Services
Professional - Academic-Related Level II. Counselors in the CSU
system serve as members of the academic faculty unit and are represented
by the faculty union. This is a 12 month part-time temporary position
which may be renewed up to two additional years. Salary is competitive
and is based on credentials and experience.
Job Control Number
30722H-08-080
Appointment Date
The anticipated starting date is March 1, 2008
Application Procedure
Submit 1) current curriculum vitae; 2) letters of recommendation
from three professional references familiar with the candidate's
clinical qualifications; and 3) a letter of interest which includes
a brief statement explaining your experience and interest in this
particular position providing services to students in the Guardian
Scholars Program. Send applications to:
Counselor Search - Control # 30722H-08-080
Counseling and Psychological Services
SHCC - East Building
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 92834-6830
Application Deadline
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled.
Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer
Achieving A Climate of Success Through
Diversity & Equity
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