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Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
3801 West Temple Avenue Pomona, CA 91768
COUNSELOR POSITIONS (Multiple)
Full-Time Lecturer, 12-month, with anticipated annual renewal* (Student Services Professional, Academic-Related I, 12 months)
Counseling Services is seeking talented, hard-working individuals, who are passionate about supporting the psychological wellbeing and success of Cal Poly Pomona students.
THE UNIVERSITY
Ranked one of the best public universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report, Cal Poly Pomona is known for its polytechnic identity and learn-by-doing approach to education. Cal Poly Pomona currently enrolls 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students (with approximately 80% representing diverse ethnic groups) and employs approximately 1,200 faculty members. The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff to better serve its multicultural student body, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities.
Cal Poly Pomona is located on 1,438 acres in Los Angeles County, offers a valuable blend of affordability, access and academic excellence, which helps low-income students reach personal, career and financial success. It is consistently ranked as one of the best college investments in the country. The University has also recently been recognized as one of the top 30 promising places to work in Student Affairs by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) and Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
THE DEPARTMENT
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in the cluster of Equity and Belonging in the Division of Student Affairs. CAPS is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS). CAPS provides a variety of mental health, psycho-educational and outreach services to the university community.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
CAPS invites applications for multiple non-tenure track Faculty Counselor Lecturer positions (12 month, with anticipated renewal). Counselors will join a collaborative team of professionals passionate about advancing student success by promoting student wellbeing, removing psychological barriers, and cultivating the personal strengths of Cal Poly Pomona students. CAPS is committed to provide culturally competent services designed to transform student’s personal, social, and academic lives. These generalist positions require excellence in clinical service delivery including brief individual counseling, couples and/or group counseling, conducting intakes for students seeking services, treatment planning, and the facilitation of on-campus and external referrals. Counselors provide crisis intervention services in response to concerns which range from adjustment distress to risk factors requiring further assessment and hospitalization. Duties also include consultation and outreach services (i.e., psycho-educational programs) to various constituencies on campus (e.g., 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
- Ability to provide psychological services as a generalist (clinical assessment, diagnosis, brief psychotherapy and crisis intervention) to a diverse college student population presenting with a wide range of presenting concerns.
Experience Required:
- Work in a university/college counseling center or related mental health setting.
- Experience providing brief therapy utilizing effective approaches and techniques.
- Demonstrated experience and competence in addressing the needs of culturally diverse clients.
- Experience providing group counseling (process or psychoeducational).
- Experience providing crisis intervention.
- Experience providing case management and facilitating on and off-campus referrals.
- Experience in developing and implementing a broad range of outreach services, including consultation, trainings, workshops, and presentations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Strong communication skills, including demonstrated ability to make effective oral presentations, facilitate an open exchange of ideas, and write clear and concise clinical notes, documents, and reports.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with and respond to multiple constituencies to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, exercise sound clinical judgment, multi-task and set priorities.
- Willingness and availability to work some evenings and weekend hours for campus outreach events or campus emergency/disaster/crisis situations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Due to the needs of our student population and counseling center, one or more of the following preferred qualifications are desired:
- Possession of a doctorate degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field.
- Relevant professional experience or specialty in one or more of the following areas: Adjustment, acculturation, and first-generation student experiences, men's mental health, eating disorders and body image concerns, and substance use disorders and recovery.
- Ability to utilize and demonstrate professional counseling techniques and strategies to meet the needs of a student body with varied backgrounds, cultures, gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, and other diverse qualities.
- Collaborate with campus partners serving first-generation students, cultural centers, and identity-based student organizations.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills.
SALARY
The salary for the positions is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The positions include a very attractive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY
Positions are posted at the following website: http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/open-positions/college-unit/counseling/index.shtml
Complete applications submitted by June 8, 2026 will be given full consideration. The positions will remain open until filled.
A complete application will consist of:
- Letter of application addressing the candidate’s interest and background related to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
- Detailed curriculum vitae.
- Completed Employment Form, found at: http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/documents/acadapplication.pdf
- Copy of CA license or Confirmation of CA License Eligibility within 6 months of Hire.
- Copy of graduate transcripts (official confirmation of degree required for hire).
- Three professional references with names and email addresses.
It is anticipated that this Full-Time, 12-month, Faculty Counselor Lecturer position will be renewed on an annual basis contingent upon performance, funding and subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the California State University and the California Faculty Association (http://calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml).
A background check must satisfactorily be completed before a candidate can be offered this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for this position. The background check consists of the following: Employment and education verifications, reference checks, and checks of the following systems and databases: National Social Security Number/Address Locator, Felony/Misdemeanor Record, National Criminal Database, Federal Criminal Record, Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record, and National Sex Offender Registry.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university’s annual security report is available at http://www.cpp.edu/~police/annual-security-report.shtml. 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 as a condition of employment.
Disclosures
Pursuant to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Background Check:
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be 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.
Out of State Employment:
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.
Mandated Reporter:
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 as a condition of employment.
International Candidates:
Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
Advertised: May 01 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 08 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Job no: 557838
Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
3801 West Temple Avenue Pomona, CA 91768
COUNSELOR POSITIONS (Multiple)
Full-Time Lecturer, 12-month, with anticipated annual renewal* (Student Services Professional, Academic-Related I, 12 months)
Counseling Services is seeking talented, hard-working individuals, who are passionate about supporting the psychological wellbeing and success of Cal Poly Pomona students.
THE UNIVERSITY
Ranked one of the best public universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report, Cal Poly Pomona is known for its polytechnic identity and learn-by-doing approach to education. Cal Poly Pomona currently enrolls 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students (with approximately 80% representing diverse ethnic groups) and employs approximately 1,200 faculty members. The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff to better serve its multicultural student body, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities.
Cal Poly Pomona is located on 1,438 acres in Los Angeles County, offers a valuable blend of affordability, access and academic excellence, which helps low-income students reach personal, career and financial success. It is consistently ranked as one of the best college investments in the country. The University has also recently been recognized as one of the top 30 promising places to work in Student Affairs by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) and Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
THE DEPARTMENT
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in the cluster of Equity and Belonging in the Division of Student Affairs. CAPS is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS). CAPS provides a variety of mental health, psycho-educational and outreach services to the university community.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
CAPS invites applications for multiple non-tenure track Faculty Counselor Lecturer positions (12 month, with anticipated renewal). Counselors will join a collaborative team of professionals passionate about advancing student success by promoting student wellbeing, removing psychological barriers, and cultivating the personal strengths of Cal Poly Pomona students. CAPS is committed to provide culturally competent services designed to transform student’s personal, social, and academic lives. These generalist positions require excellence in clinical service delivery including brief individual counseling, couples and/or group counseling, conducting intakes for students seeking services, treatment planning, and the facilitation of on-campus and external referrals. Counselors provide crisis intervention services in response to concerns which range from adjustment distress to risk factors requiring further assessment and hospitalization. Duties also include consultation and outreach services (i.e., psycho-educational programs) to various constituencies on campus (e.g., 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
- Ability to provide psychological services as a generalist (clinical assessment, diagnosis, brief psychotherapy and crisis intervention) to a diverse college student population presenting with a wide range of presenting concerns.
Experience Required:
- Work in a university/college counseling center or related mental health setting.
- Experience providing brief therapy utilizing effective approaches and techniques.
- Demonstrated experience and competence in addressing the needs of culturally diverse clients.
- Experience providing group counseling (process or psychoeducational).
- Experience providing crisis intervention.
- Experience providing case management and facilitating on and off-campus referrals.
- Experience in developing and implementing a broad range of outreach services, including consultation, trainings, workshops, and presentations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Strong communication skills, including demonstrated ability to make effective oral presentations, facilitate an open exchange of ideas, and write clear and concise clinical notes, documents, and reports.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with and respond to multiple constituencies to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, exercise sound clinical judgment, multi-task and set priorities.
- Willingness and availability to work some evenings and weekend hours for campus outreach events or campus emergency/disaster/crisis situations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Due to the needs of our student population and counseling center, one or more of the following preferred qualifications are desired:
- Possession of a doctorate degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field.
- Relevant professional experience or specialty in one or more of the following areas: Adjustment, acculturation, and first-generation student experiences, men's mental health, eating disorders and body image concerns, and substance use disorders and recovery.
- Ability to utilize and demonstrate professional counseling techniques and strategies to meet the needs of a student body with varied backgrounds, cultures, gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, and other diverse qualities.
- Collaborate with campus partners serving first-generation students, cultural centers, and identity-based student organizations.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills.
SALARY
The salary for the positions is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The positions include a very attractive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY
Positions are posted at the following website: http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/open-positions/college-unit/counseling/index.shtml
Complete applications submitted by June 8, 2026 will be given full consideration. The positions will remain open until filled.
A complete application will consist of:
- Letter of application addressing the candidate’s interest and background related to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
- Detailed curriculum vitae.
- Completed Employment Form, found at: http://www.cpp.edu/~faculty-affairs/documents/acadapplication.pdf
- Copy of CA license or Confirmation of CA License Eligibility within 6 months of Hire.
- Copy of graduate transcripts (official confirmation of degree required for hire).
- Three professional references with names and email addresses.
It is anticipated that this Full-Time, 12-month, Faculty Counselor Lecturer position will be renewed on an annual basis contingent upon performance, funding and subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the California State University and the California Faculty Association (http://calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml).
A background check must satisfactorily be completed before a candidate can be offered this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for this position. The background check consists of the following: Employment and education verifications, reference checks, and checks of the following systems and databases: National Social Security Number/Address Locator, Felony/Misdemeanor Record, National Criminal Database, Federal Criminal Record, Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record, and National Sex Offender Registry.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university’s annual security report is available at http://www.cpp.edu/~police/annual-security-report.shtml. 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 as a condition of employment.
Disclosures
Pursuant to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Background Check:
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be 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.
Out of State Employment:
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.
Mandated Reporter:
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 as a condition of employment.
International Candidates:
Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
Advertised: May 01 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 08 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Counselor
Target master's-level positions specifically
Most counselor roles that sponsor visas require at least a master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology. Applying to roles that explicitly list this requirement signals you already meet the baseline USCIS specialty occupation standard.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers
Universities, nonprofit hospitals, and government-affiliated agencies are often cap-exempt H-1B employers. This means they can file your petition at any time of year without entering the lottery, significantly improving your sponsorship timeline and approval odds.
Confirm state licensure requirements upfront
Most states require Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Mental Health Counselor credentials to practice. Clarify with each employer whether they'll sponsor you before full licensure, as some roles allow supervised practice while your credentials are still in progress.
Highlight clinical hours and supervised experience
Visa petitions for counselors hinge on demonstrating a direct connection between your degree and the role. Documenting your supervised clinical hours and specific therapeutic modalities strengthens the specialty occupation case your employer's immigration attorney will need to make.
Ask about O-1 eligibility if you have specialized credentials
If you hold advanced certifications, have published research, or are recognized in a specialized area such as trauma, substance abuse, or neuropsychology, an O-1 visa may be viable. It has no cap and no lottery, making it worth exploring with an attorney.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Not every counselor job posting will mention visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters for employers with an active sponsorship history, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship was never a realistic possibility in the first place.
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Find Counselor JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can counselor roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, counselor roles typically qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires at least a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is tied specifically to the duties of the role. School counselors, clinical mental health counselors, and substance abuse counselors with graduate-level education consistently meet this standard.
Do I need a U.S. license to get sponsored as a counselor?
Not always at the time of sponsorship, but it depends on the employer and state. Some employers sponsor candidates who are working toward licensure under supervision, particularly in states that allow provisional or associate-level credentials. However, full independent practice almost universally requires state licensure, so confirm the employer's policy before accepting an offer.
Are counseling jobs more likely to be cap-exempt for H-1B purposes?
Yes, more so than many other fields. A significant share of counseling positions sit within universities, nonprofit healthcare systems, and public school districts, all of which frequently qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. Cap-exempt status means no lottery and no April 1 filing window, which makes the sponsorship process faster and more predictable for both you and the employer.
How can I find counselor jobs that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find counselor roles where employers have a verified history of visa sponsorship. Generic job boards don't filter for sponsorship willingness, so you can spend weeks applying to roles where international hiring was never considered. Migrate Mate removes that guesswork.
Does a three-year bachelor's degree from Australia or the UK count toward H-1B eligibility for counselor roles?
It can, but counselor roles almost always require a master's degree, which makes the three-year bachelor's question less of an issue in practice. If your qualifications include a three-year undergraduate degree followed by a postgraduate counseling qualification, an immigration attorney can evaluate whether the combined credentials satisfy USCIS requirements for the specific role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Counselor jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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