CAPS

Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Student Health Center/

Department of Counseling and Psychology Services (CAPS)

Position:

Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

Student Services Professional, Academic Related I - AY

Tenure-track CAPS Faculty Counselor

Starting Date:

August, 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A terminal degree (i.e. a doctorate in behavioral sciences, counseling, psychology or specific related academic field) from an accredited university.
2. Possession of a current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist.
3. Demonstrated leadership ability and developed skills in brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, consultation, workshops/group psychotherapy, and outreach.
4. Demonstrated experience providing and coordinating the provision of individual, couples, and group counseling on an independent basis for clients of various ages.
5. Evidence of clinical leadership experience necessary for providing direction and guidance in assessing and treating a broad spectrum of psychological problems, ranging from personal/social adjustment issues to severe emotional disturbances.
6. Demonstrated experience with interventions and clinical case management with complex and high-risk clients.
7. Ability to utilize and demonstrate professional counseling techniques and strategies to meet the needs of a student body with varied backgrounds, cultures, gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, and other diverse qualities.
8. Demonstrated experience handling multicultural, intersectional, and social justice issues and proven ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups.
9. Ability to train and supervise other professionals and paraprofessionals (i.e. associates and/or interns/trainees, practicum students).

Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Doctoral degree in counseling or psychology related field
2. Two (2) years' experience working in a college, university or other higher education setting.
3. Demonstrate experience cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of mental health and medical staff and specialist, as well as student, administrators, faculty and staff
4. Demonstrate ability to develop and support a positive working environment by exhibiting solution-focused, positive, cooperative, and flexible behavior.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of laws and ethics pertaining to the field of mental health.
6. Experience working at a fast pace, handling spontaneous work demands.
7. Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.  Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training.

Duties:

Under the general direction of the CAPS Director, the Faculty Counselor is responsible for:
1) Clinical Duties: Assume psychological counseling responsibilities by providing a full range of clinical, consultation, and outreach service, including: individual, group, and couples mental health assessment; counseling, psychotherapy, and case management; emergency assessment and crisis intervention; tele-therapy; biopsychosocial/psychological assessment, prevention education; individual, organizational and group consultation; treatment/intervention planning and follow through; referrals to and consulting with other professionals on- and off-campus;

2) Training: Training and onboarding new counselors, training and oversight of Masters Practicum Traineeships (in collaboration with the CAPS Clinical Coordinator) and Post-Graduate Specialization Programs; While also assisting in the development and implementation of procedures and practices for traineeships in groups, workshops, and individual treatment for students in Masters and Doctoral programs. attending CAPS and other departmental meetings as assigned;
3) Administrative Duties: Timely documentation of case notes and reports in electronic health records; Participation in CAPS peer review and other activities of the SHC Continuous Quality Improvement program; Data collection, reporting, and analysis as well as organize and present data. Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports which are clear, concise and comprehensive

Additional Duties:
1) Currency in the field: participation at professional trainings, workshops and/or conferences as assigned; participation in other assigned SHC and campus committees and activities; and licensure maintenance.
2) Outreach: Classroom, group, organizations, and department presentations, and workshops; Provide outreach and programming designed to support various student groups.

This position also assists the CAPS department in promoting the health and wellbeing of all Cal State L.A. students and the campus community. The Faculty Counselor ensures the team provides services that are equitable, inclusive, culturally sensitive and enhance the quality of campus life.

Selected candidates are required to possess at the time of hire or within 24 months of the start of employment an applicable licensure (such as a licensed psychologist (Ph.D./Psy.D.), licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT)) within the State of California.
The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University's shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Salary:

Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the SSP/AR I-AY Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2024)

Full-time equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 - $11,105 monthly

Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience (anticipated hiring range: $74,652 - $89,304 annually).

The University:

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system.  The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good.  We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service.

Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County's dynamic mix of populations.  The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation.  As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work, and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. 

The Department/Division:

The Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) department at Cal State LA is an integral component of the Student Health Center and is committed to ensuring student success by providing exceptional mental health services with an increased awareness and appreciation for individual differences within our diverse campus community. This includes serving students of diverse racial/ethnic/national backgrounds, sexual/affectional orientations, gender and gender non-conforming identities, physical and mental abilities, languages, ages, religious/spiritual beliefs, and socioeconomic backgrounds with the utmost respect for these diverse life experiences. We value the dignity and worth of all people, the importance of relationships, and the facilitation of personal growth.

In order to accomplish our mission, CAPS provides a full range of psychological and counseling services including individual, couples, and group counseling, workshops, risk assessment, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, outreach, consultation, and psychiatric services. Our providers are licensed professionals dedicated to creating safe and welcoming spaces that support the success, well-being, and greater good of Cal State LA students.

Required Documentation:

Please submit the following to the Search Committee Chair as part of the online application at the Apply link listed below:

1) a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.

2) a narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university.

3) a curriculum vitae.

4) proof of CA BBS licensure or license eligible.

Finalists will be required to submit:

*Official transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

*A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies by an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Master's, Doctorate's, Doctor's of Philosophy).

Application:

Deadline: For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by March 15, 2026. Applications received after the deadline may be considered.

To apply: please click the Apply Now icon on this page or visit Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty Positions or https://careers.calstatela.edu.    

Please address all questions to the search committee chair, Yvette Szabo at: yszabo@calstatela.edu.  Please type "CAPS Faculty Counselor Application" in the subject line.

Note: 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.

Beginning January 1, 2022, campuses may not hire or reappoint an Employee to perform CSU-related work outside of California. Requests for exceptions are very limited based on CSU Policy and must have prior written approval from the University President.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment:

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Los Angeles provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. California State University, Los Angeles complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. California State University, Los Angeles is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, ...