Clinical Counselor - 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 counselor position. This position will be full-time and may be renewable as a 12-month appointment pending budget, campus need and satisfactory evaluations. This position is responsible for providing short-term individual, couple, group therapy, triage, outreach, consultation, and crisis counseling and clinical supervision to interns and practicum students. Counselors are expected to spend about 60-65% of their time providing direct service to eligible CSUSM students per Executive Order 1053. This position is adjusted to 55% for supervision duties. Counselors are also expected to participate in a multidisciplinary treatment team, providing referrals when appropriate, and consultation to faculty, staff and the community.
Minimum qualifications: - Licensed as a Psychologist in California, or licensed as a Psychologist in another state and eligible for California licensure, which must be obtained within one year of the start date.
- Possession of a Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-Accredited doctoral program.
- Demonstrated commitment to and experience in working with clients from different cultural, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Demonstrated generalist clinical skills including short-term/time-limited, evidence-based individual and group modalities, and crisis intervention.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a stressful environment.
- 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: - Experience providing clinical services (e.g., individual, group, couple's therapy) to a diverse campus community, including non-traditional college students, or first-generation college students.
- Experience providing clinical supervision.
- 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.
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.
