Mental Health Crisis Program Lead

CSU; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly seeks a leader to develop and oversee the Mustang Mental Health Response (MMHR) program, coordinating with CAPS, housing, and partners to deliver crisis care, safety planning, and referrals. The role entails establishing the program and later maintaining and improving it within campus housing contexts.

Ideal candidates hold a master's in counseling or related field with licensure eligibility (LPCC/LCSW/LMFT) or a doctoral degree in psychology with CA licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or related field; CA LPCC/LCSW/LMFT license or eligible.
• Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology; CA psychologist license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish the MMHR program with campus and community partners.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, stabilization, and follow-up referrals.
• Coordinate with CAPS and housing to embed crisis response within housing settings.
• Monitor and evaluate the program for ongoing improvement and effectiveness.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Program development

Collaboration

Confidentiality & FERPA/HIPAA

Case conceptualization

Crisis risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/related field

CA LPCC/LCSW/LMFT licensure or eligible

Doctoral degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Licensed psychologist in CA (preferred)

Job description

Cal Poly seeks a leader to develop and oversee the Mustang Mental Health Response (MMHR) program, coordinating with CAPS, housing, and partners to deliver crisis care, safety planning, and referrals. The role entails establishing the program and later maintaining and improving it within campus housing contexts.

Ideal candidates hold a master's in counseling or related field with licensure eligibility (LPCC/LCSW/LMFT) or a doctoral degree in psychology with CA licensure.