Counselor - Student Services Professional, Academic-Related I, 12 months
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Cal Poly Pomona as a Counselor – University Counseling Center in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- also include consultation and outreach services (i.
-, psycho-educational programs) to various constituencies on campus (e.
-, student organizations, faculty and staff), serving as a resource to university offices in an effort to enhance student wellbeing, and providing clinical supervision for unlicensed clinicians.
- Some evening and weekend hours are required to provide outreach, meet workload demands, fulfill departmental responsibilities, and provide quality services.
Requirements
- Possession of a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work or related field.
- A valid license to practice as mental health provider in the State of California (e. g., LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist) or eligible for licensure in California within 6 months of hire.
- Knowledge of CA legal and ethical standards and ability to utilize sound ethical judgment during treatment, consultation, and crisis intervention.
- Work in a university/college counseling center or related mental health setting.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Cal Poly Pomona in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Counselor - Student Services Professional, Academic-Related I, 12 months position at Cal Poly Pomona includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Counseling Psychology — Physician Career Context
This Counseling Psychology position at Cal Poly Pomona is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Counseling Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $85k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $120k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Pomona, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical counseling, Crisis intervention, Psychological assessment, Treatment planning, Group counseling, Case management, Outreach services, Consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Counseling Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: Counselors provide clinical services including individual, couples, and group therapy, as well as crisis intervention and treatment planning for a diverse student population. They also engage in campus outreach, psycho-educational programming, and clinical supervision of unlicensed staff.
Benefits package: Competitive salary, Attractive benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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