MULTICULTURAL POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (2 Positions)

COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for two (2) Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow positions. CAPS post-doctoral training program is designed to train fellows to be culturally humble and ethical generalists with a particular expertise in working with college students from diverse backgrounds. The fellowship is a 12-month full-time position from September 2, 2025 to August 31, 2026.

Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students have participated in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model. 

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 Baccalaureate and 29 Master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. 

Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility, and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our campus initiatives and our Principles of Community can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website.   

The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu.

Student Population.  Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2023, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 24,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 56% percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 53% Hispanic/Latinx, 22% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 3% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American. Forty-three percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university are mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, and finance, real estate, and law.  

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is an organizational unit within the Division of Student Affairs.  The unit strives for excellence in student services by adhering to the Themes and Values adopted by the Division (i.e., a Student-Centered Philosophy, Teamwork, Interconnectedness, Quality Contact, Passion, Integrity, and Richness of Diversity).  In keeping with the Themes and Values, CAPS provides a variety of mental health and outreach services to the University community at large. One of the department's primary goals is to enhance the psychosocial development and emotional well-being of students, thus contributing to their retention and graduation from the University.  In performing the duties and responsibilities of the counselor, the incumbent should demonstrate attitudes, behaviors, and a work ethic that exemplifies the Divisional Themes and Values, in response to assisting students with mental health concerns.

POSITION DESCRIPTION  

This position affords postdoctoral fellows training and experience in fulfilling the multiple roles of university counseling mental health professionals in a stimulating and collaborative environment, where fellows hone their clinical skills, strengthen their multicultural humility, cultivate intentional and mindful clinical practice, and expand their professional development, ethical awareness, and understanding of self. Under the supervision of licensed psychologists, post-doctoral fellows will provide brief model individual and group therapy, conduct triage and intake evaluations, provide crisis intervention, make referrals to community providers, offer outreach programs, serve as on-site consultants to campus departments, and develop a special project (e.g., workshop, presentation, event) of their choice.

Fellows will attend weekly case consultation and treatment planning meetings with senior staff/supervisors for case supervision and staff meetings. Fellows will receive weekly individual supervision and group supervision from licensed psychologists commensurate with California State Board of Psychology licensure requirements. Fellows are required to make formal case presentations to staff. Training seminars are offered the 1st and 3rd weeks of each month. Fellows also have opportunities to pursue various professional development activities (i.e., department and university sponsored training).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Direct Clinical Service Delivery

• Provide brief, time-limited individual and group therapy to university students presenting with a broad range of developmental issues and clinical symptoms.
• Provide triage, intake evaluations, and crisis interventions within the scope of practice delineated by the clinical primary supervisor and training coordinator.
• Provide consultation and outreach/educational programming to the university community within the range of activity delineated by the primary supervisor, training coordinator, and outreach coordinator.

Indirect Clinical Services and Supervision

• Maintain timely electronic clinical records in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Participate in clinical staff meetings.
• Participate in committee work as needed.
• Participate in weekly supervision in accordance with licensure laws and regulations of the California Board of Psychology.
• Participate in training seminars in the 1st and 3rd weeks of each month.

QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have completed a doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology and have completed a psychology doctoral internship before the postdoctoral fellowship begins.

Experience working with the TAY (transitional age youth) or young adult population.

Experience in providing brief psychotherapy.

Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of an APA-approved doctoral internship.

Experience working in a university counseling center.

Demonstrated interest in working with a diverse, multicultural university population.

Experience with crisis assessment and intervention.       

WORKING CONDITIONS

CAPS may provide hybrid work options, which typically averages to (1) day working from home per week - must be approved by primary supervisor and training coordinator and be able to provide clinical services when working remotely.

Postdoctoral fellows’ offices are at CAPS. They may provide consultation a few hours a week at a satellite office in another campus department.

Some evening or weekend hours may be required to fulfill responsibilities for this position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The person offered this position is required to pass a background check. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for this position. The background check consists of the following:  Employment and education verifications, reference checks, and checks of the following systems and databases: National Social Security Number/Address Locator, Felony/Misdemeanor Record, National Criminal Database, Federal Criminal Record, Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record, and National Sex Offender Registry.

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ . Questions regarding the policy may be sent to avpfa@cpp.edu.

SALARY

The salary is $52,440 for a 12-month appointment ($4,370/month). University benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick and vacation days.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES 

Applications will be accepted only via PageUp – online application portal - for University hires.

The positions are open until filled. Consideration will be given to completed applications submitted by the initial review deadline of October 21, 2024. Early response is encouraged. Anticipated start date is September 2, 2025.

A complete application will consist of:

• Cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest and background related to the qualifications.
• Detailed curriculum vitae.
• Copy of graduate transcripts (copies are sufficient for application, official confirmation of degree required for hire).
• A list of the names and current contact information of three recent clinical supervisor references.

Please direct inquiries by email to: Dr. Dao Nguyen, Training Coordinator, daonguyen@cpp.edu.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university prepares a public annual security report.