Counselor Faculty

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary is anticipated to be between $4,700.00 and $4,800 per month (at .8 time base)

Cal State East Bay offers a broad range of benefits that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement (CalPERS), 401k, 457, 403(b), dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, life insurance, vacation and sick, 13 paid holidays, one personal holiday and tuition fee waiver.

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About Cal State East Bay

Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline.

Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay.

Cal State East Bay has three locations : the main 342 acre campus in the Hayward hills, the Concord Center, and the downtown Oakland Center, along with a significant presence online.

Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). With an enrollment over 15,800 students, Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.

About the Position

Working under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services, Counselor Faculty provide clinical services to registered students of the University.

The student population at Cal State East Bay is diverse, presenting with a wide range of psychosocial, developmental, interpersonal, and relational concerns.

The Counselor Faculty assumes independent responsibility for their cases, including identification of major problems, determining services needed, selecting and using appropriate counseling strategies, assessing results, and, where appropriate, referring to additional services.

These are temporary, part-time (0.80 time-base) positions through May 23, 2025, with the possibility of reappointment.

PLEASE NOTE : This is an academic year position. Benefits eligibility and earnings may be impacted if a candidate is unable to work through the entirety of the academic year appointment or if the percentage of employment does not qualify them for benefits.

For the 2024 / 25 academic year, the appointment begins on August 19, 2024 and ends on May 23, 2025.

Responsibilities

Counselor Faculty provide clinical services including intake assessment, crisis intervention, short-term individual, couples, and group therapy, and some case management.

Counselor Faculty also provide outreach programs about mental health, and debriefing and assistance during University crises as needed.

Counselor Faculty may also serve as liaisons to particular departments or populations on campus, or provide training in areas of expertise.

Required Qualifications

Ability to assess and intervene in crisis situations.

Ability to provide short-term individual, couples, and group counseling.

Ability to provide education and counseling for substance abuse.

Ability to provide debriefing and assistance during university-wide crises.

Ability to design and implement outreach programs to the university community, including presentations, workshops, and building liaison relationships.

Ability to work after hours or on weekends on occasion for outreach or crisis intervention.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse community

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of an appropriate terminal degree, ., a master's or doctorate in behavioral sciences, counseling, psychology or a specific related academic field.

Licensed by California Board of Behavioral Sciences as LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Clinical Psychologist. Committee will consider license-eligible candidates who are in the process of completing their exams, but candidate must possess valid California license at time of hire.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

Experience on multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals and primary care clinicians within an integrated center.

Experience facilitating both psychoeducational and interpersonal process groups.

Experience treating a wide variety of issues, including substance abuse, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, sexual assault, autism spectrum disorders, anger management, sexual disorders, eating disorders, and / or domestic violence.

Proficient in electronic scheduling and records

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Experience providing short-term couples counseling.

Proficient in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese

Condition(s) of Employment

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as appropriate), that may include, but is not limited to : criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and / or verification of work history is required for employment.

Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.

All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate. LiveScan is conducted through the University Police Department.

EEO Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cal State East Bay does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories : age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.

Other Information

All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco-free. For more information, please visit our website at / smokeandtobaccofree /

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available at : / upd /

Sponsorship

Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management positions and we are not an E-Verify employer.

Mandated Reporter

The incumbent in this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and will be required to comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.