Job Description
Job Overview
Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President of Student Health and Wellness (AVP), the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides comprehensive leadership of counseling services, mental health education, and sexual violence advocacy and education at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). The CAPS Director administratively supervises all counseling staff including psychologists (tenured and tenure track faculty, trainees, full-time, and part-time temporary faculty, advocates, and administrative/operations analyst) and maintains administrative oversight for the mental health training programs, including the American Psychological Association (APA) Accredited psychology internship. Through a collaborative leadership approach engaging counseling faculty, campus psychiatrist, and other key university constituents, the Director plans, implements and assesses effectiveness of programs and services under the Director’s supervision and participates in strategic planning, program assessment and accreditation for the SHCS department.
The CAPS Director serves on the Student Affairs Leadership Team, the CARE Team (campus’ student behavior intervention/care/threat assessment team) and consults with faculty and staff regarding student concerns. The Director represents SHCS, the Student Health & Wellness Area, and the Division of Student Affairs on university committees and task forces and leads campus wide initiatives including relevant grant development and implementation and the Health Assistant Fund (HAF). In addition, the incumbent serves within the Student Health & Wellness and Student Affairs Division leadership teams; maintains membership in appropriate professional associations to ensure that they remain current with best practices and remain familiar with emerging research trends and applications; and may provide individual, group and crisis counseling and psychotherapy on an as needed basis
Position Summary
Director, Counseling and Psychological Services (Administrator II)
This is a full-time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President.
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $11,667 - 12,857 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,053 - 16,221 per month
Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal . The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.
This position is required to work on site.
California State University San Marcos
A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.
California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.
Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.
Application Process
This position is open until filled. For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on October 13, 2025.
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu .
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
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.
This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The incumbent in this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Services provided by CSU student health centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and sexual health education and support (including provision of medication abortion services).
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html .
Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).
Advertised: Sep 29 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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