Program Lead, Mustang Mental Health Response

California Polytechnic State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University, located in San Luis Obispo, seeks a Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian) to develop and oversee the Mustang Mental Health Response program. The role includes crisis intervention and collaboration with CAPS and campus housing to support student wellbeing.

The position requires a master’s degree with CA licensure eligibility (LPCC/LCSW/LMFT) or a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with CA licensure eligibility, plus experience in crisis

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence with diversity and intersectionality; experience addressing mental health needs of college students.
• Knowledge of FERPA, HIPAA, and California Medical Information Act as it relates to psychotherapy in a university counseling center.
• Experience providing crisis assessment and intervention with late adolescent and young adult populations; safety planning and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the Mustang Mental Health Response program.
• Coordinate with campus and community partners; develop procedures and an evaluation plan.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, stabilization support, and consultation embedded in campus housing.

Skills

Diversity & intersectionality

FERPA/HIPAA knowledge

Crisis assessment & intervention

Crisis management

Program development & management

Education

Master's degree + CA LPCC/LCSW/LMFT licensure or eligibility

Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology + CA psychologist licensure eligibility

Job description

California Polytechnic State University, located in San Luis Obispo, seeks a Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian) to develop and oversee the Mustang Mental Health Response program. The role includes crisis intervention and collaboration with CAPS and campus housing to support student wellbeing.

The position requires a master’s degree with CA licensure eligibility (LPCC/LCSW/LMFT) or a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with CA licensure eligibility, plus experience in crisis