Staff Psychotherapist (generalist)

Position Description:  Cal Poly Humboldt Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is collecting applications for our applicant pool for a Staff Psychotherapist or Psychologist with interest and competence in providing psychotherapy and outreach services to our general student population. The position may be part- or full-time pending the needs of the center and availability of the successful candidate. Please state in your application materials your availability for full-time work, which is generally preferred.  The therapist position is primarily focused on direct clinical service (individual and couples counseling, group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention). 

Professional Duties: General duties will include provision of time‐limited individual and couples therapy, group therapy, intake assessments, crisis intervention, outreach, and consultation. Depending on the needs of the center, and qualifications of the successful hire, the position may also include clinical supervision of practicum and/or postgraduate residents. It is expected that the person who is hired into this role will work collaboratively and productively with colleagues.

Rank and Salary: Appointment will be made at the Student Services Professional‐Academic Related 1 (SSP‐AR I) level and will be an academic year (10 month) position. This is a non-tenure track faculty position. The expected salary range is $6,221-$7,083 depending on the experience level and qualifications of the successful candidate. Though work extends over only 10 months, the salary is paid over 12 months.

The current California State University Salary Structure is available at: https://www.humboldt.edu/academic-personnel-services/employment-information/salary-information

Appointees are typically placed at the beginning of the range. 

For more information on how Academic Year faculty are paid, see the Explanation of the Distribution of Pay.

Professional Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• A master’s or doctorate degree in the field of clinical or counseling psychology or applied (clinical) social work.
• California license-eligible (as a Psychologist, LMFT, or LCSW) by date of appointment.
• Experience in time‐limited psychotherapy and crisis intervention with young adults.
• Competence in the assessment and treatment of AOD issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
• Solid team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to keep up with the fast pace of the center and maintain timely case documentation.
• Cultural humility, and culturally responsive care, through the lens of social justice.

Preferred qualifications:

• Licensure to practice psychotherapy in the state of California.
• Two-years of psychotherapy provision post-licensure (if master's level).
• Previous experience providing psychological services in a university or college counseling center.
• Interest and experience working with international, historically underrepresented, and/or underserved student communities (e.g., Latinx, African American, Native American students, non-binary and trans students).
• Interest and experience providing clinical supervision, particularly with counseling students just learning to be therapists.
• Specialization in time-limited approaches to therapy (such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
• Experience and interest in leading psychotherapy or psycho-educational groups.
• Experience and interest in providing trauma-informed and holistic (integrated) health care.
• Strong skills in suicide risk assessment and management and working with “high risk” issues more generally.
• Bilingual (ability to conduct services in both English and Spanish).

General Information:  

As an institution, Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the campus community. The ideal candidate will share Cal Poly Humboldt’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, ability and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

Cal Poly Humboldt is part of the 23-campus California State University system. The University has a comprehensive arts and sciences curriculum, which is recognized nationally for its high academic quality. Founded in 1913, Humboldt is one of the premier public institutions in the western United States; it is a residential and rural campus with an enrollment of approximately 5,800 students. The campus has planned for significant enrollment growth over the next several years and expects to nearly double in student population. The main campus is located in Arcata, California, in the northwestern part of the state along the coast, situated among redwood trees in an area that offers unmatched scenic beauty, moderate climate and opportunities for outdoor activities. The community of Arcata is largely a college town with a weekly farmer’s market, many restaurants and bookstores and independent shops. The surrounding Humboldt County locale has a population of around 130,000. The community offers an excellent range of businesses, services and cultural activities/performances. The local schools are ranked in the top performance percentiles, both nationally and in the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at: http://www.humboldt.edu.

The primary location of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is the Student Health & Counseling (SHC) building on campus. The CAPS facility (2nd floor, above medical services) includes 13 clinician offices, a reception area and waiting room, a group room, and a shared conference room and staff kitchen / break room. CAPS has a secondary location across campus in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) building that serves as our primary training site for practicum trainees. CAPS includes ten licensed clinicians, and several therapists-in-training, working as a team. Peer consultation is emphasized and constantly utilized in a supportive and collegial atmosphere. The staff are especially interested in clinicians who will support this type of work environment. Most of our professional staff members are involved in supervising trainees. Professionals at CAPS represent a range of theoretical orientations.

Background Check:

Cal Poly Humboldt conducts Live Scan criminal history background checks for all new hires, including current counselors applying for vacant counselor positions. Live Scan fingerprinting costs will be borne by the University. Confidential background check results are reported to Human Resources.

Application:

For consideration, applicants must include a letter of interest describing relevant skills and experience, reasons for interest, and the unique qualities and qualifications you would bring to Humboldt. In addition, please submit a detailed resume/C.V., and names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three professional references.

In your Letter of Interest, please address:

1.Your interest and experience in supporting the mental health needs of young adults,

2.Your reason for interest and the unique qualities you would bring to CAPS and Cal Poly Humboldt.

Application Deadline:

Applications for both full and part-time work are accepted anytime.  As positions become available, we will draw from our pool of qualified applicants.  Application review for the current opening will begin April 1, 2024. Early response is encouraged. Candidates are welcome to utilize fax (707-826-5735), e-mail humboldtcaps@humboldt.edu, or post for correspondence.

The University: Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating opportunity gaps for marginalized student groups by adopting dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. We value serving students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate a shared commitment to the academic and professional success of our diverse student body. We will prioritize applicants who demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to diversity and its value in professional and educational communities. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded educator who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students on closing opportunity gaps.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). The Cal Poly Humboldt campus in Northern California is in close proximity to several thriving Native American tribes and communities. Humboldt currently has the largest percentage of Native American students in the CSU system and has over 30 Native American faculty and staff, many from local area California Indian tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt is home to a number of leading Native American programs including the Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP) and the Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP). There are also many opportunities at Humboldt to conduct research, teaching and community work on Native American history and cultures, with resources in Special Collections at the Cal Poly Humboldt library. The Humboldt Room in the Library has fantastic resources for tribally focused archive materials from the region. Humboldt strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time, Indigenous People's Week, and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff. For more information, please visit: http://www.humboldt.edu/nativeprograms/

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. A background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment with the CSU. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. All CSU employees are obligated to respond to and report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. The successful candidate for this position will be mandated to receive relevant training on an annual basis. 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.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Pursuant to the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy (effective January 1, 2022), hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of the state of California is prohibited. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Maintaining eligibility to work in the United States is a condition of employment. Cal Poly Humboldt does not sponsor H-1B visas for staff, management, or temporary faculty positions and we are not an E-Verify employer. See the policy and other resources located here: https://hraps.humboldt.edu/faculty-immigration-resources. Please contact aps@humboldt.edu if you have questions.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017 are subject to a 10 year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or hr@humboldt.edu