Staff Therapist II

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific in Sacramento is seeking a Staff Therapist II to provide mental health services in CAPS. This full-time, in-person position supports student achievement by reducing barriers and promoting well-being.

The role involves group, individual, and couples therapy, workshops, and consultation with campus stakeholders. Licensure and ongoing professional development are required for service delivery in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Must be trained to provide therapy at Masters or Doctoral level and licensed to practice. (LPCC, LCSW, LMFT or psychologist)
• Current valid license to practice psychology in California or eligible to practice in another state under B&P Code 2946 (up to 180 days)
• Two years of experience with adolescents or adults

Responsibilities

• Provides group, individual, couples therapy, and psychoeducational workshops to a diverse college student body.
• Consults with faculty, staff, and students regarding student concerns and participates in university-wide committees.
• Keeps accurate and timely electronic records on all client contacts.
• Maintains compliance with APA ethics, university policies, and local/state/federal rules.
• Participates in staff and multidisciplinary team meetings and represents CAPS at campus events.
• Attends professional development opportunities and maintains licensure status with the CA board.

Skills

Therapy modalities

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree in psychology or related field

Licensed to practice psychology (CA) or eligible in another state

Tools

Titanium Schedule (EHR)

Job description

Posting Details

• Job Title: Staff Therapist II
• Department: Counseling and Psychological Services
• Campus: Sacramento
• Posting Number: 201304349P
• Full Time
• Number of Months: 12
• Open Date: 07/30/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Primary Purpose

A licensed professional in a psychology related field responsible for providing mental health services that reduce barriers and create opportunities for greater academic achievement and student success. This is a full-time, in-person position in the Sacramento office.

Essential Functions

• Provides group, individual, couples therapy, and psychoeducational workshops to a culturally diverse college student body in accordance with the university statement on diversity and inclusion.
• Consults with faculty, staff, and students regarding student concerns and participates in university-wide committees.
• Keeps accurate and timely electronic records on all contacts with clients.
• Maintains compliance with ethical standards in the execution of services in accordance with the American Psychological Association, university policies, local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Positive attitude, proven to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Participates in staff and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Represents CAPS at campus events including outreach presentations and orientation sessions.
• Attends professional development opportunities.
• Maintains licensure status with the appropriate California board.
• Other duties as assigned.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.

This position does NOT serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported to them. This position serves as a Confidential Resource except as prohibited by law.

Minimum Qualifications

• This position is open to persons specifically trained to provide therapy at either the Masters or Doctoral Level (e.g., clinical social work, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology) and licensed to provide therapy at the Masters level (LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT).
• Current valid license to practice psychology as an independent practitioner in the State of California or valid license to practice in a state in the United States and able to practice under Business and Professional Code Section 2946 (maximum of 180 days subject to the specifics of the regulation).
• Two (2) years of experience working with adolescents or adults.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Titanium Schedule (EHR).
• Ability to work well with a diverse client population.
• Demonstrated skills in culturally competent approaches to multiple modalities of therapy (e.g., group, individual, couples, crisis interventions, consultation and workshops).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to teach in an informal workshop setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated through the ability to establish and maintain effective working with other departments within the university.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Sacramento Pacific campus.

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent sitting and verbal communication with occasional walking and standing. Infrequent bending, stooping, kneeling, or reaching above shoulders. May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs. Use of computers, phones, and other technology.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work is primarily performed in clinical or office environment, with some outreach performed outdoors or on other campuses. Work is generally performed during standard business hours. May be required to work non-business hours. Moderate Travel.

Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserve the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Hiring Range

$85,000 - $95,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.