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Fresno, California

Counselor Student Services Professional - 25-26 AY

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

COUNSELOR

Student Services Professional-Academically Related – I

(NON-TENURE-TRACK FACULTY)

Position Responsibilities

Specific Position Characteristics: Primary duties will include provision of services to university students in the form of intake and psychological assessment, crisis intervention, individual, couples, and group therapy.

Additional responsibilities include providing consultation to staff and faculty, conducting psychoeducational workshops, and clinical consultation to Psychological Services trainees in the intern training program.

Specific assignments are dependent upon unit needs. The successful candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the unit and University.

Faculty Responsibility: Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies.

Appointment: Please be advised temporary appointments may be contingent upon budget, student enrollment, and the order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and the California Faculty Association.

Required Qualifications

  • Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, an MSW, MFT, or other terminal degree in a counseling discipline.
  • Current California license to practice as a mental health provider or ability to become licensed within 24 months of first employment.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct brief group, individual, and couples psychotherapy.
  • Experience working with issues pertinent to a diverse student population with a broad spectrum of psychological issues and experience or knowledge in working with high-risk clients.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct intake clinical interviews, psycho-diagnostic assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment plan formulation.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide crisis intervention.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in working with diverse issues including multi-racial and ethnic identity; gender and sexual identity, disabilities; spirituality, and varying socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and ethics pertaining to mental health.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of computer skills and ability to use electronic charting systems.
  • Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mental health and primary care providers within an integrated student health center.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Clinical experience in a college or university counseling center.
  • Evidence of training and expertise in cross-cultural therapy, substance abuse, eating disorders, and autism spectrum disorders.
  • Experience conducting Psycho diagnostic testing.
  • Clinical skills in working with high-risk clients.
  • Experience in crisis debriefing.
  • Ability to assess and treat dually diagnosed clients.
  • Experience in working with electronic medical record systems.

Compensation - Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule

(Class Code = 3071 for SSP Academic Related I AY)

Application Procedures

A review of applications may begin as early October 31, 2025 for a Fall 2025 start date.

  • Deadline is November 30, 2025 to be fully considered for Fall 2025 hiring.

Complete an online application at careers.fresnostate.edu, search for the appropriate Job Announcement, Create an Applicant Profile, or Login if you have already have an

Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching,

2. Curriculum vitae,

3. Names and contact information of at least three professional references are a part of the online application. Do not submit or attach letters. If considered for hire, the committee will request current letters of recommendation.

4. Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

5. Copy of Licensure or Registration from identified governing board

For inquiries contact Etisha Wilbon, Director, E-mail: ewilbon@csufresno.edu

The position advertised will remain open until filled. Interviews may follow.

Qualified applicants not hired at this time will remain in this pool for future consideration.

About the Campus

California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

The campus is ranked 36th in the nation by Washington Monthly’s 2022 National University Rankings, and ranked 25th in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges. The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High research activities” university per Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Fresno State’s Principles of Community

These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty, staff, and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to be. Find out more about our Principles of Community here.

California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students’ intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures.

We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives.

Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.

Our Students

California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Other Campus Information

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at adminfinance.fresnostate.edu. Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.

A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

California State University, Fresno is a tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free campus. For more information, please click fresnostate.edu

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.

Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status.

Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Questions regarding COVID19 may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu. The systemwide policy can be found at calstate.policystat.com [calstate.policystat.com

Key Responsibilities

Primary duties involve providing services to university students, including intake, psychological assessment, crisis intervention, and various forms of psychotherapy (individual, couples, and group). Additional responsibilities include consulting with staff and faculty, conducting psychoeducational workshops, and providing clinical consultation to trainees.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or an MSW, MFT, or other terminal degree in a counseling discipline, along with current California licensure or eligibility within 24 months. Required experience includes conducting various psychotherapies, working with diverse student populations, performing clinical assessments, and providing crisis intervention.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyCouples TherapyInterpersonal CommunicationWritten Communication

Counseling Psychology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counseling Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 34% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counseling Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Below most Counseling Psychology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 77 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fresno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$380k
Typical market rent
$1,941/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.2
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Benefits & Perks

Retirement plan
Health insurance
Dental
Vision