California Polytechnic State University

This position also provides clinical supervision and mentorship to staff clinicians as needed, and provides individual, couples, and group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, outreach, and prevention education to the campus community, including liaison relationships with Campus Health & Wellbeing and other campus departments.. Campus Health & Wellbeing helps students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing timely and appropriate primary and acute health care, disease and injury prevention education, professional mental health care, outreach, educational services, and campus consultations.. Known for its Learn by Doing pedagogy, Cal Poly is the flagship of the world-renowned California State University system.. Located in San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly is nestled comfortably among the coastal foothills, minutes from the Pacific Ocean and equidistant to the Bay Area and Los Angeles.. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

director of training

Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)  1
Locations   Central California
San Luis Obispo  1
Categories   Appointment Type
Temporary  1
Bargaining Unit  Associate Director of Training, Counseling Services   Apply now   Job no:   534692
Work type:   Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)
Location:   San Luis Obispo
Categories:   Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Counselor (Non-instructional Faculty)
Position Description
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to serve as the Associate Director of Training, holding primary responsibility for development, support, and oversight of clinical training programs within Counseling services including Masters Practicum Traineeships and Post Graduate (Masters and Doctoral) Specialization Programs. This position is also a member of the Counseling Services Leadership Team and provides clinical services to students.
The Associate Director of Training works closely with the Director and leads efforts regarding training programs. While on pause in recent years, Counseling Services is reestablishing clinical training programs to prepare emerging clinicians to specialize in college mental health service provision and to bolster clinical services available to Cal Poly students. They will be responsible for building procedures and practices for traineeships in group, workshops, and individual treatment for students in Masters programs at Cal Poly. Additionally, in collaboration with counseling services staff members, this position will develop a post-graduate specialization program related to college mental health service provision for trainees with Doctoral and/or Masters degrees pursuing licensure, with tracks to focus on clinical areas, populations, or treatment approaches. Once the reestablishment of these programs is complete, duties and responsibilities will shift to the maintenance and improvement of programs over time.
This position also provides clinical supervision and mentorship to staff clinicians as needed, and provides individual, couples, and group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, outreach, and prevention education to the campus community, including liaison relationships with Campus Health & Wellbeing and other campus departments. The Associate Director of Training works collaboratively with other Associate Director(s) to assume administrative functions whenever the Director is unavailable.
Participation on campus or departmental committees may be expected.
Department Summary
Campus Health & Wellbeing helps students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing timely and appropriate primary and acute health care, disease and injury prevention education, professional mental health care, outreach, educational services, and campus consultations.
Counseling Services is a department within Student Affairs that provides a variety of culturally responsive services to help enrolled students understand themselves, enjoy satisfying relationships, achieve academic success, and make effective life choices. Counseling Services promotes the development of holistic student emotional health and serves the campus through advocacy and the provision of confidential, accessible services. Additionally, Counseling Services provides outreach, educational services, and campus consultations.
Key Qualifications
Demonstrated experience working in a clinical setting with high volume including crisis, brief assessment, and short term therapy.
Demonstrated competence with diversity and intersectionality in addressing the needs of historically marginalized groups.
Ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team, including ability to respond to unexpected campus emergencies or crises.
Ability to speak publicly; ability to represent Counseling Services (as part of Student Affairs) to the campus community.
Ability to independently organize, manage and prioritize tasks, including clinical caseload.
Ability to provide consultation regarding mental health to faculty, staff, parents, partners and friends of students.
Experience with program development, particularly for clinical training programs in the university setting  .
Education and Experience
Possession of a doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and current licensure as a psychologist with a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience post-licensure (in any state or province). The degree and licensure are required at the time of appointment.
(Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate).
Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:
Current psychologist license that is free of active disciplinary action. Licensure in the State of California is required within one year of hire; preference will be given to candidates with current California licensure as a psychologist.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,102-$9,840/month
Classification Range: $7,102 - $13,316 /month (includes the SSP AR-II and III classification range)
(Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.)
Cal Poly
Known for its Learn by Doing pedagogy, Cal Poly is the flagship of the world-renowned California State University system. Annually recognized as one of the top public universities in the nation, Cal Poly continues to offer an academic curriculum based on learned experience gained through real-world practice. Located in San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly is nestled comfortably among the coastal foothills, minutes from the Pacific Ocean and equidistant to the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website  for additional information.
Diversity Statement
At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Poly is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Special Conditions

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.   Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
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.
This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H1-B visas).
How to Apply
To apply, please visit   http://jobs.calpoly.edu/   , complete a required online faculty application and apply to   Requisition #534692
Please attach (1) a cover letter illustrating how you meet the requirements of the position, (2) curriculum vitae (CV), (3) unofficial transcripts to your online application, (4) answers to the application questions below, and (5) a copy of license (as applicable). The application requires contact information including email addresses for a minimum of three professional references; please include your current/most recent supervisor as one of these three. Official transcripts of the highest degree will be required of finalists.
For Full consideration please apply by the Review Begin Date

Supplemental Questions are included within the application.
Please share how you incorporate principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in your clinical and supervisory work.
How have your specific training, experience, and educational endeavors prepared you for this position to develop and lead clinical training programs at Cal Poly?
Projected Start Date:  June 1, 2024 or negotiable
Review Begin Date:  February 15, 2024. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration. Applications received after this date may be considered.
For questions about the position  please contact Andrea Lawson via email at alawso07@calpoly.edu
Advertised:    January 16, 2024 (8:00 AM)   Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:   Open Until Filled

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