Counselor - Latinx/Chicanx Student Community Focus
Under the general supervision of the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Counselor – Latainx/Chicanx Student Community Focus position carries out a variety of duties: Direct clinical services to Cal Poly Pomona University students and the campus community at large; crisis intervention and consultation services to various University constituencies; working collaboratively with the Counseling Services Outreach Coordinator in developing and delivering prevention training and outreach services; the supervision, training and evaluation of pre and post-doctoral trainees (who also provide direct clinical services). Provide other services as designated by the Director, Associate Director, and/or the Associate Vice President of Student Wellbeing and Support or designated Administrator-in-Charge.
In order to address the mental health needs of all students, the CAPS Counselor - Latinx/Chicanx Student Community Focus is dedicated to helping meet the needs of Latinx/Chicanx student population on campus, providing culturally-relevant support through direct services, workshops, and outreach programs. Services and programs developed is done in partnership and consultation with the Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education to help elevate the experience of Latinx/Chicanx students on campus.
The position calls for a comprehensive repertoire of counseling/clinical skills that must be executed using sound judgment, independent decision making, an ability to respond to a multitude of requests/issues in a very brief period of time, and expertise with crisis intervention and working with a broad range of presenting problems. A demonstrated ability to counsel students utilizing professional therapy orientations, techniques and strategies, while meeting the needs of a student body comprised of individuals of various cultures, genders, ages, spiritual beliefs, and socio-economic statuses. An ability to respond to situations with knowledge and understanding of diversity issues and cultural factors, with attention to Latinx/Chicanx cultural factors. The position also calls for an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the department, in addition to strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
The position also calls for the ability to carry out multiple and complex assignments without instruction; establish goals and follow through on their implementation; train, provide guidance/clinical oversight, and evaluate pre and post-doctoral trainees; plan, coordinate, and initiate actions necessary to implement administrative or group decisions or recommendations; advise and counsel faculty, staff and students on varied and complex personal and academic matters; determine appropriate courses of action and interventions to be used when engaged with individuals and groups in personal interactions of a sensitive nature; read and comprehend psychological/clinical data and information; speak and write clearly and effectively; operate a personal computer, use standard office equipment, and incorporate new technologies and software programs; ability to move frequently from place to place on campus as needed/required. Some evening and weekend hours required to meet workload demands, outreach/prevention events, departmental responsibilities, and to provide quality services. This position provides primary crisis coverage as a member of the team and/or in the event of a crisis or emergency, responds as requested by the Director, Associate Director and/or the Associate Vice President for Student Wellbeing and Support, or the designated Administrator-in-Charge (AIC) overseeing the crisis or emergency situation.
Major Responsibilities:
Direct Clinical Service Delivery
Conducts clinical assessment and intake evaluations; provides individual, couple and group counseling as well as crisis intervention, hospitalization and other emergency response. Utilizes clinical conceptualization, treatment planning, and case management to facilitate clinical effectiveness. Provides mental health consultation and facilitates on and off campus referrals, as needed. Maintains/demonstrates a current command of knowledge in professional counseling theory, research, practice, legal and ethical guidelines, and department's policies and procedures. Employs a variety of therapeutic methods to effectively counsel clients with a full range of psychological issues. Utilizes sound clinical judgment and applies methods appropriate to presenting problems and needs of clients. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence addressing needs of diverse clients. Applies legal and ethical standards of the profession in executing clinical services. Utilizes consultation opportunities for treatment planning, and to ensure service quality and adherence to legal and ethical mandates.
Provide outreach services, prevention program/activities, consultation, and/or psychoeducation programs to various constituencies on campus (e.g., student organizations, faculty, staff, and/or community affiliates). Some evening and weekend hours are required to provide outreach/prevention events, workshops, presentations, training sessions, seminars, and/or courses to the campus community.
Although most crisis calls are directed to ProtoCall Services, this counselor position is part of the primary after-hours on-call rotation team, if necessary, carrying the crisis phone on average one week per month. The counselor also provides primary crisis coverage in the event of a campus crisis or emergency, and responds as requested by the Director (or designee) overseeing the crisis/emergency situation. While most of the after-hours crisis intervention involves phone consultation only, there may be times when the situation rises to the level where on-site intervention after-hours is necessary. The after-hours on-call rotation counselor duties include, but are not limited to: consultation over the phone with the student and/or impacted individuals, coming to campus after-hours if necessary and timely responding as appropriate to de-escalate the crisis situation, based on the clinician’s best clinical judgment, professional standards, and ethics.
In the event where the counselor provides services outside of regular business hours, the counselor and the CAPS Director (or designee) may consider the time taken outside of the normal work schedule and the counselor's proposed adjustment to the work week schedule to an average of 40 hours of work for the impacted work week. The counselor's proposed adjustment of schedule will be subject to the operational needs of the department and approval by the CAPS Director (or designee).
Indirect Clinical Services
Maintains records/case notes pertaining to client caseload and other service delivery. Applies legal and ethical standards of the profession in documentation and record keeping. Attends departmental meetings as scheduled, needed and/or as requested by the CAPS Director (or designee). Develop outreach and prevention programs/activities and psychoeducational programs to various constituencies on campus. Participates in professional development activities/training to enhance job performance. Participates in other activities and committees, as needed, to carry out services within the department as determined and assigned by the CAPS Director (or designee), including taking on additional caseload, generating reports/documents, conducting research or special projects, committee work (i.e. search committees, peer reviews, other campus committees, etc), and/or participating in campus events (including some evenings and weekend hours). When requested by the CAPS Director (or designee), works in collaboration with the Coordinator of Clinical Training to provide clinical supervision to doctoral trainees, including verbal and written feedback in relationship to the trainee's performance, professional conduct, and clinical outcomes with clients.
Some evening and weekend hours may be required to meet workload demands, departmental responsibilities, and to provide quality services.
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