University Counselor

Student Health & Counseling Services University Counselor (Student Services Professional-Academic Related 1) DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE SUMMARY: Sacramento State is an AANAPISI, Hispanic serving institution, as well as a Black Honors College with over 31,000 students located six miles from Downtown Sacramento. Inclusiveness and diversity are integral to Sacramento State's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement. Sacramento State Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services (SHCWS) is a fully integrated mental and physical health and wellness facility. The Counseling and Psychological Services team at Sacramento State is dedicated to promoting the holistic well-being and personal growth of our diverse student population. We provide accessible, inclusive, and compassionate counseling services, fostering a supportive environment that empowers students to navigate life's challenges, enhance their mental health, and thrive academically, personally, and socially through individual/group therapy, crisis management, psychoeducation, connection to resources, and outreach programs. Under the supervision of the Senior Associate Vice President, the University Counselor will provide a full range of culturally sensitive clinical and non-clinical services for the students at Sacramento State. A major focus of this position will involve conducting assessments, including ADHD, neurodiversity, and personality assessment as well as providing clinical services including short-term individual and couples counseling, group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psycho-educational workshops, and case management. In addition to direct clinical services, the psychologist will provide campus outreach, training, and consultation to students, faculty, and staff. Although listed as a "temporary" position, this is a full-time position which is eligible for annual renewal and includes a robust benefit package. Provide direct clinical services including: assessment/diagnosis, short-term individual and couples counseling, group psychotherapy, crisis intervention and follow-up, and case management; collaborate with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other medical providers to provide comprehensive care for students in compliance with EO ****. This position may include the provision of tele health services on site. Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, including ADHD, learning disability, and diagnostic assessments. Demonstrated competence in administering the CAARS, CPT-3, WRAML-3, WMS-IV, WAIS-IV, CPI, and writing psychological evaluations. Conduct screening/testing for students presenting with ADHD/LD concerns. Develop and implement programs including: presentations, workshops, prevention projects, residence hall training, seminars, mental health screenings and other outreach services as requested. Provide consultative expertise to the university community regarding issues that affect the mental health and psychological well-being of students; provide consultation and occasional in-service training to faculty, administrators, and student leaders on mental health and other psychological/social issues. Education/Credentials
- University Counselor Must Be Licensed Experience providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning within a brief therapy model. Demonstrated experience providing individual and group therapy. Experience providing mental health urgent care and crisis intervention. Cultural/Racial Competence Training/ Supervision Experience and interest in providing clinical supervision. Experience developing and offering small group training seminars and workshops. Experience providing mental health consultation. Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of mental health and primary healthcare providers within an integrated health care facility. Experience working with electronic medical records systems. Experience providing counseling/psychotherapy in university counseling center. Experience providing services within a multi-disciplinary, integrated health care facility. This appointment is a full-time, temporary 12-month in the Student Services Professional-Academic Related 1 classification. However, this appointment may be renewed annually dependent upon satisfactory performance and program needs. Sacramento State proudly serves asa Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution.
The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. As California's capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement." As