POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

UC Davis
Counselor, CAN Counselor, Center for African Diaspora and the Educational Opportunity Program (BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 4 HX)
Salary or Pay Range: $80,300/yr. - $147,500/yr.

Under the direction of the Director of Multicultural Services at Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS), this position serves as a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and has recognized expertise in specific areas; coordinates and develops partnerships with two student service units and Ethnic or Area Studies Departments/Programs, to provide regular consultation and effective case management of student situations. This work requires analysis of unique and complex issues. This Community Counselor position works with the Center for African Diaspora and the Educational Opportunity Program and provides the following services to these units; conduct assessments, respond to student needs, and make referrals to campus resources. Conduct outreach to students, faculty and staff about distressed and distressing students and other mental health issues. Provide consultation to students, faculty, and staff. Provide intake evaluation, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management, and individual and group counseling and psychotherapy, with referrals to others as needed. Provides campus programs on education, multicultural concerns and prevention, may provide supervision and training to Counseling Services trainees in an APA accredited internship and APPIC-member postdoctoral program. This position works closely with the staff of partner units and other Community Advising Network (CAN) Community Counselors. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team. Complies with professional requirements of SHCS and UC Davis policies and procedures as well as all State and Federal professional legal requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: STUDENT HEALTH & COUNSELING SERVICES IS RECRUITING FOR ONE (1) COUNSELOR, AT THE BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 4 HX OR CNSLNG PSYCHOLOGIST 3 HX LEVEL, BASED ON LICENSURE (EXPERIENCE). PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR THE APPROPRIATE POSITION BASED ON YOUR LICENSURE. IF YOU ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN THE CNSLNG PSYCHOLOGIST 3 HX POSITION - APPLY TO JOB ID #82378 BY 12/11/2025 TO BE CONSIDERED.

Apply By Date: December 11, 2025 at 11:59pm

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened on a biweekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Current CPR certification or obtain within 90 days
  
• Masters level clinical/counseling degree (e.g., MFT, LCSW LPCC, etc.). Masters level applicants are governed by the California
• Board of Behavioral Sciences and are required to possess a valid California license.
  
• Experience working with individuals from diverse social, cultural or socio-cultural backgrounds.
  
• Experience treating diverse clients using short-term models of individual and group psychotherapy/counseling.
  
• Experience assessing and intervening when individuals present in crisis.
  
• Experience establishing professional work relationships.
  
• Experience developing and implementing outreach programs of a psychological nature, including providing group psychotherapy, to diverse groups.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of socialization, displacement, transition, oppression, internalized oppression and acculturation, and activism as it relates to the emotional well-being of an individual, while attending to the intersections of identity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with historically underserved or marginalized client populations (e.g. Native American, LGBTQIA, African Diaspora, Chicanx/Latinx, etc.) in a university counseling service with strong student service orientation. 
  
• Knowledge of ethical, legal and university standards and regulations.
  
• Ability to provide supervision to predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees.
• Ability to conduct program evaluation, analyze results and share findings.

Key Responsibilities

• 45% - Consultation, Education & Prevention (Outreach & Programming), & Referral
  
• 30% - Team, Departmental, University & Administrative Responsibilities
• 25% - Clinical Services

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment 
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at 
http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=312114
Job ID # 82379

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer