Clinical Case Manager - Position: Student Services Professional, Academic Related II - 12 mo
- Term: AY 2026-2027
- Time Basis/Appointment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
- Workplace Type: On-site (work in-person at business location)
- Division: Student Affairs
- Department: Student Health & Counseling Services
The SHCS is seeking interested mental health providers for a non-tenure track Student Services Professional, Academic-Related II (SSP-AR II) clinical case manager position. This position will be full-time and may be renewable as a 12-month appointment pending budget, campus need and satisfactory evaluations.
In the California State University system, Student Services Professionals, Academic-Related (SSP-AR) are in the California Faculty Association (bargaining unit 3). SHCS strives to advance student success by promoting wellness, removing psychological barriers, facilitating self-awareness, and cultivating the personal strengths of our students. SHCS has a focus on inclusive excellence that is thematic throughout all programs and values a leadership structure that is respectful, cohesive, and team oriented. SHCS seeks to recruit and retain a team representing a wide range of experiences, identities, and perspectives as a commitment to serve our University's student body and to recruit and retain faculty who enthusiastically support the University's strong commitment to the academic success of all our students, including those from various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, a range of socio-economic circumstances, and a spectrum of sexual orientations and gender expressions.
Minimum qualifications: - One of the following three criteria:
- Licensed as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor or
- Possession of a Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-Accredited doctoral program or
- Possession of a terminal master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, or Social Work (or a related behavioral science field), current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Associate of Social Work, and completion of licensure hours.
- Demonstrated commitment to and experience in working with clients from different cultural, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Demonstrated generalist clinical skills including mental health and clinical care management, conducting mental health assessments and crisis triage and intervention.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a stressful environment.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to independently organize, manage, and prioritize tasks, including clinical caseload.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Per the California State University's Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Performing work in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Preferred qualifications: - If in possession of a doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology:
- A license to practice psychology independently in CA.
- If in possession of a terminal master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Professional Clinical Counselor:
- A license to practice independently in CA.
- Experience providing clinical case management and services to a diverse campus community, including non-traditional college students, or first-generation college students.
- Experience providing psycho-educational outreach on various mental health subjects.
- Training and/or experience providing clinical services in more than one language. Spanish preferred.
- Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to counseling and, as applicable, service.
Salary commensurate with degree level and experience: This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, Academic Year exempt position and is benefits eligible.
- Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,830-10,000 per full-time month
The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:
- CSU Classification Salary Range SSP-AR II - 12 mo: $7,830 - $14,019 per full-time month
The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.
Application:To apply, please complete the following:
- Your completed faculty application
- Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
- Contact information for three current references
- Letter of interest (uploaded)
Timeline: A review of applications will begin on October 22, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.
This position requires the incumbent to participate in the Exposure Control protocols for Student Health and Counseling Services under the CSUSM Medical Monitoring Program.
CSUSM is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
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Advertised: Oct 08 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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