Careers - Psychologist

 

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), a unit within the Division of Student Affairs is a comprehensive center providing individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, campus outreach, program development, consultation, and an APA-accredited doctoral internship. A focus on diversity is thematic throughout all programs. The multidisciplinary center values a leadership structure that is respectful, cohesive and team-oriented.

 

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program or documented completion of the degree before commencement of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to provide psychological services (clinical assessment, crisis intervention, brief individual psychotherapy, and group) to college students on personal/interpersonal concerns, multicultural and intersectionality concerns, developmental/educational/career concerns and the full range of mental health disorders.
• Demonstrated commitment and/or expertise in working with a diverse student population specifically, experience with intersectionality.
• Demonstrated ability to provide outreach and consultation to a multi-culturally diverse college student population. Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in the state of California. California licensure within one year of start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be a generalist with a demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse student population.
• The ideal candidate will have completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship or an APPIC internship, and demonstrated experience in intern training and supervision. 
• The ideal candidate will have strong professional experience in one or more of the following areas: demonstrated professional interest or experience in working with Chicana/o, Latina/o, Mexican American, LatinX, African American, Asian American, Middle Eastern, or international college students through clinical interventions, outreach, and consultation; disordered eating and body image dissatisfaction; addressing the needs of first generation college students; group therapy; crisis intervention and management; use of technology & innovative therapeutic methods; and/or substance abuse treatment experience.
   

Duties

• Provides clinical assessment, crisis intervention, brief individual psychotherapy, group counseling, and outreach services to a diverse University student population, as well as consultation to faculty, staff and administration.
• The position requires the provision of intern clinical supervision and facilitation of training activities in the APA accredited internship.
• Designs and implements psychoeducational programs and outreach activities for the campus community, including students, faculty and staff, campus organizations, related academic departments, and Student Affairs units. Engages in university service through participation in campus committees and activities.

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.  CSULB 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 a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. 

 

Required Documentation

• Letter of application/interest addressing minimum and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Three current letters of recommendation, at least two coming from clinical supervisors
• Copy of transcript from institution awarding the doctorate
• Copy of evidence being licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in the State of California
• Finalists will be requested to submit a signed SC-1 form (University application) and official transcript.​

Prefer all required documentation be submitted electronically via email to: michael.barraza@csulb.edu.Candidates are encouraged to submit complete files as early as possible.

 

Requests for information should be addressed to:

 

Michael Barraza, Psy.D., Search Committee Chair

CaliforniaStateUniversity,LongBeach

CounselingandPsychological Services

1250 BellflowerBoulevard

Long Beach, CA  90840-0111

Telephone: (562)985-4001 or Email:Michael.Barraza@csulb.edu

 

Application Deadline

Review of applications to begin April 8, 2019

Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) 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.

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

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CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status.   CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.