Counseling 103339 Temporary Counselor - Summer Sea Training Cruise

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DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
TEMPORARY COUNSELOR - CRUISE (JC: 3072)
APPROXIMATE START DATE(S): May 7 - July 7, 2022
(Assignment Considerations: One 2-month or two 1-month positions)
Student Health Services at the California Maritime Academy invites applications for full-time temporary Counselors aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear for the 2022 annual training cruise. Applicants expecting to be considered for this position must complete their online application and submit requested materials to Human Resource by close of business day on February 25, 2022, to receive priority consideration for the position. All qualified applicants will be considered. This position will remain open until filled.
CRUISE PERIOD: The operation of the TRAINING SHIP GOLDEN BEAR is primarily under management by students, with faculty and licensed officers acting in an advisory and safety capacity. First-year students perform elementary tasks, while third-year students perform the duties of ship's officers - from loading the ship's cargo of provisions and lighting off the plant, to navigating and providing power for the ship. Grades are assigned by faculty members based on actual performance, professionalism, and aptitude for life at sea as a licensed officer.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MARITIME ACADEMY (Cal Maritime):
Located on a compact but scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California (30 miles northeast of San Francisco), California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) is a unique and specialized campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system. Serving a population of approximately 1000 undergraduate and 50 graduate students, we are one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States - and the only one on the West Coast. Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, Global Studies and Maritime Affairs, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard and naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree. Please visit our website for more information about California State University Maritime Academy .
Our programs focus on intellectual learning, applied technology, leadership development, and global awareness. Cal Maritime students participate in training cruises aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear or other international educational experiences - gaining a unique perspective on our increasingly global culture and economy. Cal Maritime is committed to be a leading educational institution recognized for excellence in the business, engineering, operations, security, and policy of the transportation industries of the Pacific Rim and beyond. We are equally committed to hiring and retaining diverse and dedicated faculty and staff who lead the way in helping our students expand their knowledge and potential.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general direction from the Chief Medical Officer aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear as well as the Director of Student Health Services and lead CAPS counselor, the Counselor is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating mental health care for voyage participants. The position specifically:
• Provides high quality individual and group counseling services to participants (students, faculty, and staff) who may be experiencing psychological, behavioral, or learning difficulties.
• Provides curriculum-based outreach programs, consisting of workshops and presentations, focused on the developmental needs of college students to maximize the potential of students to benefit from the academic environment and experience. This particularly includes substance use prevention and resilience training.
• Contributes to a mental health needs assessment of the community of students and crew at sea. This may include the administration and data collection of psychosocial measures.
• Provides consultative services to the faculty and staff to help foster an environment supportive of the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical development of students.
• Provides clinical assessment services to identify student needs and appropriate services and referrals.
• Serves on-call for consultation while in port for situations that need attention and crisis management.
• Reports to the Chief Medical Officer and is a member of the Medical Team.
• Participates in a consultation sessions with members of Student Health Services prior to departure and following cruise.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least 3 years of experience as a staff member or administrator in counseling services.
• Experience working with issues pertinent to a diverse student population with a broad spectrum of psychological issues and experience or knowledge working with high-risk clients.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in counseling people from diverse backgrounds and identities, including ethnicity/race, gender, sexual preference, disabilities, religion, socio-economic status, age, and others.
• Demonstrated ability to implement outreach programs and provide consultation.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and ethics pertaining to mental health counseling.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare providers as well as academic and ship leaders.
• Flexibility, efficiency, and productivity.
• Ability to work with electronic health records.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, EDUCATION:
• Possession of an appropriate terminal degree in behavioral sciences, counseling, psychology or a related academic field.
• Hold state licensure in good standing as a Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor or as a Clinical Social Worker.
• Possess professional practice liability insurance.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience as a staff member or administrator in counseling services in higher education.
• Experience with the development of prevention and wellness programs suitable for college students.
• Experience with alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment.
• Experience with community-based research and community health needs assessment data collection.
• Sea-going experience.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
• A 14-day quarantine period may be required to be conducted on campus.
• Work site aboard the training ship requires climbing up and down ship ladders and gangway, lifting and carrying material from pier to training ship, and occasional work in excess heat, cold, dampness or dry atmospheric conditions.
• All cruise employees should be capable of living and working in cramped spaces on rolling vessels, maintaining balance on a moving deck. The work environment aboard the training ship requires climbing steep stairs, ladders, or a gangway without assistance; lifting and carrying material from pier to training ship; and occasional work in hot, cold, damp, or dry atmospheric conditions. Extended workdays are common.
SALARY COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with the education, qualifications and experience of the individual.
BENEFITS:
• An excellent comprehensive benefits package, in accordance with the applicable terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, is available for qualifying positions which may include, if eligible, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement plans, fee waiver, vacation and sick leave .
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated 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.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:
• A pre-employment physical is required as are subsequent USCG fitness physicals prior to each training cruise. The incumbent must participate in a random drug-screening program as required by federal law.
• Applicants must provide proof of US citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days from the date of hire.
• A background check investigation (including criminal records check) is required prior to employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• Applicants must submit on hire official documentation as proof of degree, license, or certificates as required.
• Ability to obtain prior to cruise: Transportation Worker Identification Card, USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, Passport.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested parties must apply on-line through our Cal Maritime Careers website. Click APPLY NOW to complete and submit the Cal Maritime Employment Application and to attach the information requested below.
1. Cal Maritime on-line Employment Application (required)
2. Letter of interest (including availability and preferred employment dates)
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Copy of appropriate license
5. Names, addresses, and tele****.
DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or changed.
Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
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Vallejo
California
94590
United States
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