Associate Counselor (Pool)

California State University - East Bay; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 19,831 - 21,650; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition fee waiver

Job summary

California State University - East Bay is looking for part-time Associate Counselors to provide intake assessments, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling for students. This role requires a master's degree and is ideal for those seeking to gather supervised clinical hours.

Working under supervision, you will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team within a supportive environment. The position offers various benefits and a salary range of $1,777 - $1,940 per month.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of professional counseling theory and practice.
• Adherence to professional, legal and ethical standards.
• Experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake assessments and crisis intervention for students.
• Conduct short-term individual and couples counseling.
• Collaborate with counseling and medical staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Couples therapy

Group therapy

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $1,777 - $1,940/month for this part‑time, three‑day a week position (at 0.6 time base).

Cal State East Bay offers eligible employees 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.

About the Position

Associate Counselors have completed their graduate degrees in counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work, and need to gather hours of supervised clinical experience toward licensure. Associates receive one hour of individual supervision and two hours of group supervision each week, as well as monthly professional development trainings. Position is three days a week and requires Thursday, for a total of 24 hours per week.

These are temporary, part‑time (0.60 time‑base) positions through May 21, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment. This appointment cannot exceed two years in the position.

Responsibilities

Associate Counselors, under the supervision of the Director of Counseling and their clinical supervisor, provide intake assessments, crisis intervention, and short‑term individual and couples counseling to students of the University. They work collaboratively with counseling and medical staff to help students maintain optimum mental and physical health. The Associate Counselor may also provide group counseling and outreach presentations to the campus community in partnership with licensed clinical staff. Counseling Services is guided by the Mission and Values posted here.

Required Qualifications

Thorough knowledge and understanding of professional counseling theory and practice, and adherence to approved professional, legal and ethical standards of the counseling profession. Must have a master’s degree from an accredited master’s level program in counseling, marriage and family therapy or social work.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in, or a strong desire to learn about, crisis intervention, short‑term therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and outreach and consultation.
• Experience or a strong desire to learn as a clinical generalist. Common issue areas include interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, sexual assault, autism spectrum disorders, anger management, sexual disorders, eating disorders, domestic violence, and substance abuse treatment.
• Proficient in using electronic health records.
• Strong demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mental health and medical providers in an integrated health center.
• Experience in a college or university setting.
• Proficient in interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Proficient in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese.

Conditions of Employment

California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification), and LiveScan, if appropriate, must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment. The policy and expectation of the California State University is that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.

Satisfactory completion of a background check 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.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

EEO Statement

CSUEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State, East Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

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.

Sponsorship

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