CAPS Clinician

Program: Counseling and Psychological Services Rank: Student Services Professional I, Academic Related, AY Title: CAPS Clinician About the University: California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is part of the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 13th among “Top Public Schools” and 7th for “Top Performers on Social Mobility” in the Regional Universities West category by U.
S. News & World Report in 2026, and earning the distinguished Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) Carnegie classification, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success. As Ventura County’s only public university, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators. Offering over 90 academic programs, CSUCI provides a wide range of academic opportunities designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and global leadership. CSUCI is dedicated to supporting its students both academically and financially. In fact, 80% of students receive financial aid, and 61% are first-generation college students. Additionally, 55% of students are Pell Grant eligible, reflecting the university’s commitment to providing access to higher education. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), CSUCI embraces a vibrant cultural community, with 63% of its undergraduate students identifying as Latinx, alongside other racial and ethnic groups that enrich the campus experience. Because of its efforts to advance Latinx student success, CSUCI was one of the first colleges and universities to have earned the prestigious “Seal of Excelencia,” was recertified, and most recently earned the inaugural Intentionally Thriving Institution (ITI) designation from Excelencia in Education. With a focus on critical inquiry, innovative learning, and social justice, CSUCI is also taking proactive steps to diversify its faculty and confront systemic challenges to equity. This dedication creates an environment where every voice is valued, and students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Whether through its strong academic offerings, supportive community, or transformative opportunities, CSUCI provides a unique and rewarding experience for students ready to shape their future and make a lasting impact on the world. CSUCI Mission Statement: Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives. CSUCI’s Commitment to You CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning. About the Program: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides accessible, confidential, brief, student-centered mental health support, including same-day crisis intervention. CAPS helps students address concerns that may affect their academic success, personal well-being, and overall college experience. About the Position: Provide psychological prevention, intervention, treatment, education, and health promotion services and support to the University community Minimum Degree

Requirements:
Certificates, licenses, or education required: Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy California licensure or license-eligible within six months in one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Required

Qualifications:
Ability to be successfully credentialed by verification of training, experience, and licensure status. Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position: Excellent ability to work as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team Ability to demonstrate awareness of the cultural diversity of the University community, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relations with University employees, students, and the public Strong crisis management and intervention skills with a broad range of presenting concerns Training and clinical experience using a brief therapy model Training and experience in individual and group psychotherapy, brief therapy modalities, and crisis intervention. Demonstrated experience or expertise working with