LICENSED STAFF COUNSELOR (Temporary)

Scripps Research Translational Institute; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer contributed retirement plan

Health and welfare plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, CA seeks a part-time Licensed Staff Counselor (temporary) to provide counseling, assessment, and consultations to students, scientists, and staff. The role emphasizes on-site delivery, crisis support, and community outreach with a 25 hours/week commitment.

The position runs from Oct 1, 2026 to Feb 26, 2027; prior licensure in California is required, with a PhD or PsyD preferred though MSW may be considered in some cases.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology with licensure in California.
• Master’s degree in clinical social work with licensure; four years’ experience may be accepted.
• Experience in counseling, assessment and diagnosis, outreach and consultation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Crisis management skills.
• Leadership, problem-solving, and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of ethical, legal and professional guidelines.
• Ability to think creatively and work well as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Titanium EHR.
• Experience in university counseling is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual counseling to students, faculty and staff; provides assessments and referrals as needed.
• Facilitates support groups (e.g. Students and Scholars) and develops on-site presentations.
• Manages counseling records including scheduling, intake, and progress notes and correspondence.
• Collaborates with department heads and campus partners during crises.
• Assists with outreach tasks (flyers, brochures, etc).
• Supports on-site presentations and delivery of trainings.

Skills

Crisis management

Public speaking

Team leadership

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Titanium EHR

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology

Master’s in clinical social work with licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Titanium EHR

Job description

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

POSITION TITLE : Licensed Staff Counselor (Temporary)

POSITION SUMMARY:

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time temporary (5-month) Licensed Staff Counselor to provide counseling, assessment and consultation to students, scientific and support staff, Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, home to some of the world’s most renowned scientists. This position will also have the opportunity to showcase their presentation delivery skills by providing in-house presentations. The duration of the position will be from October 1, 2026-February 26, 2027, and the required on-site hours are 25 hours/week.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provides individual counseling to students, faculty and staff; provides assessments and referrals as needed.
• Facilitates support groups (i.e. “Students and Scholars” support group). Creativity and responsiveness to the support needs of this community are encouraged in the development of groups.
• Develops and implements new and relevant on-site presentations (i.e. “Lunch and Learns”).
• Offers specialty expertise in work with a diverse and inclusive campus community.
• Helps to manage occasional campus crises in collaboration with department heads and campus partners.
• Manages counseling records including scheduling, intake, and progress notes and correspondence as needed.
• Works with administrative assistant to complete outreach tasks (such as development of flyers, brochures, etc).
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology with licensure to practice independently in the state of California in the associated field.
• Master’s degree in clinical social work with licensure and a minimum of four years’ experience may be accepted in lieu of the required Ph.D. or Psy.D.
• Experience in counseling, assessment and diagnosis, outreach and consultation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated crisis management skills.
• Leadership, problem-solving, and public speaking skills.
• Current knowledge of and adherence to ethical, legal and professional guidelines.
• Ability to think creatively and work well as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Titanium EHR
• Experience in university counseling is highly preferred.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $40.50 to $55.00/hourly, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

EEO Statement :

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Preferred

PhD or better in Psychology or related field.

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