University Background

Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and McNair Institution, and we are looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multi-cultural and multi-racial communities, particularly in mentoring African American, Latinx, and Native American students. Cal Lutheran encourages applicants from all faiths or none, and advocates for justice and fairness for all people. Cal Lutheran is an accredited, private, comprehensive university dedicated to engaging students in critical inquiry and educating leaders for a global society.

Basic Function

California Lutheran University (CLU) Community Counseling Services (CCS) clinics provide therapy to children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. We operate one of the largest university-based, low-fee community counseling clinics in California, providing over 10,000 low fee therapy sessions each year, primarily to Ventura County and Western LA county residents. All of our therapy sessions are provided by Master's and Doctoral students who are supervised by licensed clinicians from various disciplines (LMFT,PsyD, PHD, LPPC, LCSW) approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or California Board of Psychology. CCS provides therapy services in Spanish and English.

Reporting to the Director of Community Counseling Services (CCS), Clinical Supervisors provide individual and/or group clinical supervision to MFT interns and graduate student trainees enrolled in Cal Lutheran's MFT and PsyD programs. Supervisors play an integral role in facilitating trainee growth and are a critical part of the CCS team. Supervisors meet as a group twice-monthly with the Clinic Director to consult on cases, discuss supervision, and aid CCS clients in receiving high-quality care. All therapy sessions at CCS are digitally recorded, and supervisors utilize the video recordings as part of their supervision process with trainees. Notes are kept in Titanium, and supervisors review and sign off on all student notes.

Supervisors may choose to work with students and provide supervision in either the Westlake Village clinic, Oxnard clinic, or both. Some virtual supervision may be permitted as long as the state licensure board continues to approve this format.

Representative Duties

• Meet individually or in groups with students to oversee the quality of their clinical work and to assist in their skill development.
• Coordinate clinical supervision activities with the Clinic Director.
• Review student clinical notes and video recordings. Provides revision suggestions, clinical guidance, and signs off on final note.
• Collaborate with Clinic Director to ensure students are meeting professional development goals and providing quality counseling services.
• Keep track of supervision hours, weekly client hours, hourly reporting requirements.
• Complete student evaluations in the required format for each student twice yearly.
• Responsibility for the trainee's clinical work and legal/ethical practice.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• California law and ethics related to the practice of MFT or PsyDs (depending on trainee).
• Clinical supervision, theory, and practice.
• For MFT supervision, current theories and interventions related to the practice of MFTs, with an emphasis on working from a systemic perspective.
• For doctoral supervision, knowledge and practice of evidence-based theories and interventions

Ability To

• Behave in a professional and ethical manner.
• Form professional relationships and maintain respectful boundaries.
• Work collegially as a team member.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Utilize interpersonal skills such as tact, patience, and courtesy.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a master's degree or doctorate from a graduate institution of recognized standing and a clinical license recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or California Board of Psychology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous professional experience supervising associates or students.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in diverse, multicultural and multiracial communities.

Licenses and Other Requirements

A current CA license is required. (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, licensed psychologist). A minimum of two years post-licensure professional experience, as well as successful completion of required supervision courses.