University Counseling Postdoc: Therapy, Crisis & Outreach

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara University is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to join the Student Health and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team. The role emphasizes brief therapy, crisis intervention, and campus outreach within a diverse university setting.

Responsibilities include evaluation, intake assessments, crisis management, group therapy, and consultation with faculty and staff. Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology is required; APA internship preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology (APA-accredited preferred).
• Experience in brief therapy, crisis intervention, group therapy, outreach, and consultation is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of diverse student needs and campus-based counseling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluation and brief therapy for students.
• Engage in crisis management; assess, intervene and stabilize clients.
• Conduct group therapy with various therapeutic issues.
• Provide health education promoting client self-care and psychological health.
• Daily manage and triage crisis/urgent cases.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information.
• Electronically complete intake assessments and progress notes.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Brief therapy

Group therapy

Multicultural counseling

Consultation

Education

Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology

Job description

Santa Clara University is seeking a Post Doctoral Fellow to join the Student Health and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team. The role emphasizes brief therapy, crisis intervention, and campus outreach within a diverse university setting.

Responsibilities include evaluation, intake assessments, crisis management, group therapy, and consultation with faculty and staff. Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology is required; APA internship preferred.