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Pays $86k-$153k — Counselor market median is ~$90k (29 jobs)

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San Diego State University
San Diego, California

Clinical/Counseling Therapist (Student Services Professional Academic Related I)

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 11 days ago

About the Role

University counseling center, M-F 8-4:30, no nights/weekends. San Diego, CA.

Join San Diego State University as a Clinical/Counseling Therapist – University Setting, No Nights in San Diego, California, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 15 paid holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave
  • CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare
  • Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost
  • CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents
  • FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans
  • Access to library, campus events, employee groups

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with San Diego State University in San Diego, California, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide clinical care including individual, group, and crisis counseling to a diverse student population. They will also lead outreach, prevention education, and wellness initiatives while collaborating with campus partners to support student success.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a terminal degree in a psychology-related field and possess current California licensure or eligibility for licensure as a psychologist, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. Demonstrated experience in multicultural counseling, crisis management, and working with transitional-aged youth is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical counselingCrisis interventionSuicide interventionTrauma responseCase managementMulticultural counselingPrevention educationConsultationOutreachCommunity engagementPsychological assessmentEvidence-based practiceStudent support servicesRelationship building

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About San Diego State University

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San Diego, California
51-200 employees
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Benefits & Perks

15 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare
Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost
CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents
FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans
Access to library, campus events, employee groups
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