Exciting opportunity for a Licensed Staff Counselor to work in the in-house counseling center at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California. This counselor will provide therapy, consultation, and outreach to members of our exceptionally bright, talented, and largely international community. This position, while only 20 hours a week, comes with full benefits. Scripps Research is home to some of the world's most renowned scientists, and bilingual therapists are strongly encouraged to apply.
ABOUT US:
Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We are celebrating our 100-year legacy in 2024, marking a century of seminal discoveries in various fields. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school, and a leading postdoctoral training program. We work hand-in-hand with researchers to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine.
POSITION TITLE: Licensed Staff Counselor (part-time/20 hours per week)
POSITION SUMMARY:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Staff Counselor to provide counseling, assessment, and consultation to students, scientific and support staff at Scripps Research. This position will also provide in-house presentations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Provides counseling to students, faculty, and staff (primarily individuals and couples); provides assessments and referrals as needed.
- Facilitates support groups (i.e., "Self-Compassion" group, "Adjustment to Life in the U.S." group).
- Develops and implements new and relevant on-site presentations (i.e., "Lunch and Learns").
- Offers specialty expertise in work with a diverse and inclusive campus community.
- Helps to manage occasional campus crises with the support of the director and other department heads.
- Manages counseling records including scheduling, intake, and progress notes.
- Works with administrative assistant to complete outreach tasks (such as development of flyers, brochures, etc).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology with licensure to practice independently in California.
- Master's degree in clinical social work with licensure and a minimum of four years' experience may be accepted in lieu of the required Ph.D. or Psy.D.
- Some experience in counseling, assessment, and diagnosis, outreach, and consultation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated crisis management skills.
- Leadership, problem-solving, and public speaking skills.
- Current knowledge of and adherence to ethical, legal, and professional guidelines.
- Ability to think creatively and work well as part of a team.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
COMPENSATION:
The expected hiring range for this position is $40.69 to $63.58/hourly, commensurate with experience.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Employer Contributed Retirement Plan.
- Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP, and more.
- Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care).
- Competitive vacation and sick leave policies.
- Free, on-site parking.
The above statements describe the level of work performed and are subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research.
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