Q: What are the minimum qualifications for the Staff Therapist position?

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or psychology (or related field) and have two years of post-degree experience prior to licensure. Required California licensure as LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC. See <a href='"/higher-ed-career-advice/how-to-write-a-winning-academic-cv"'>academic CV tips</a>.

Q: What is the salary range and benefits for this role?

The expected salary range is $95,365 - $125,000 annually. Stanford offers a comprehensive rewards package; details at <a href='"https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards"' target='_blank'>Cardinal at Work</a>.

Q: Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?

No visa sponsorship is mentioned in the posting. U.S. work authorization required. Check <a href='/higher-ed-jobs'>higher ed jobs</a> for sponsored roles.

Q: How do I apply for the Staff Therapist job at Stanford CAPS?

Submit your resume and a one-page cover letter highlighting clinical skills, commitment to learning, and experience with diverse populations via the online application. Use our <a href='/free-cover-letter-template'>free cover letter template</a>. Deadline: February 1, 2026.

Q: What are the main responsibilities?

Provide outpatient mental health services including evaluations, brief therapy, groups, workshops, crisis intervention, on-call support, outreach, and educational programming for Stanford students.

Q: What preferred qualifications are there?

3+ years post-licensure experience, prior work in university counseling centers, and experience serving Indigenous/Native American or Middle Eastern/North African communities. Explore <a href='/higher-ed-career-advice'>higher ed career advice</a>.

Question 1

What are the minimum qualifications for the Staff Therapist position?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or psychology (or related field) and have two years of post-degree experience prior to licensure. Required California licensure as LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC. See academic CV tips.

Question 2

What is the salary range and benefits for this role?

Accepted Answer

The expected salary range is $95,365 - $125,000 annually. Stanford offers a comprehensive rewards package; details at Cardinal at Work.

Question 3

Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?

Accepted Answer

No visa sponsorship is mentioned in the posting. U.S. work authorization required. Check higher ed jobs for sponsored roles.

Question 4

How do I apply for the Staff Therapist job at Stanford CAPS?

Accepted Answer

Submit your resume and a one-page cover letter highlighting clinical skills, commitment to learning, and experience with diverse populations via the online application. Use our free cover letter template. Deadline: February 1, 2026.

Question 5

What are the main responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

Provide outpatient mental health services including evaluations, brief therapy, groups, workshops, crisis intervention, on-call support, outreach, and educational programming for Stanford students.

Question 6

What preferred qualifications are there?

Accepted Answer

3+ years post-licensure experience, prior work in university counseling centers, and experience serving Indigenous/Native American or Middle Eastern/North African communities. Explore higher ed career advice.

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