Mental Health Clinician

Salary: $52.30 - $64.69 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 23-065

Closing:

2/28/2023 6:00 PM Pacific

Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA

Department: Student Health Services

Description

Mental Health Clinician

OPEN RECRUITMENT

(CURRENT VACANCY 47.5%, 12 MONTHS)

RANGE 55 $52.30 - $64.69 Hourly

12 MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST

***Applications will be accepted through March 9th, 6pm***

The Student Health Services Department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking qualified individuals for current opportunities as a Mental Health Clinician. This position is part-time, but there are additional opportunities available for limited term, full-time positions as well. The incumbent will provide professional mental health care to students in accordance with District laws, regulations and protocols, will also document student information, treatment plans and maintain confidential records. Incumbents must have experience working with school systems or other agencies providing direct behavioral and/or mental health services. Additionally, the qualified candidate will have obtained a Masters in Social Work, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, or a PhD in Psychology from an accredited university. Candidates must hold a current, valid California State license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Mental Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist.

A successful candidate will also be fluent in a second language as designated by the District to meet department needs; This position requires the ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish. Please note, these part-time positions are categorically grant funded through September 2027, continued employment in these positions are contingent on continued funding.

*Bilingual requirements for this classification are pending approval from Personnel commission

This position will be funded through the CASA Grant. The Community Advancing Student Achievement (CASA) Program will expand the scale of services designed to address the critical basic need insecurity faced by many of LBCC's Hispanic and low-income students and the barriers it poses to their academic, professional, and personal success. The CASA Program will provide low-income Hispanic participants with direct aid, service referrals, and critical job placements to address their housing and food insecurities. To ensure long-term success for participants, CASA will connect them with integral support that include mental health, career, completion, and transfer services. Additionally, the Program will create an inclusive, compassionate, and welcoming environment for participants by providing several ways for faculty, staff, and administrators to participate in professional development that will foster approaches to services that are trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, and asset-based.

Through the creation of network of support that addresses students' basic needs and connects them with key academic, social, and professional services, the CASA Program will achieve the following long-term goals: 1) Increase LBCC's capacity to address the basic needs and mental health of Latinx and low-income students so that they are able to achieve their educational goals; 2) Create a continuum of care that supports Latinx and low-income students experiencing basic need insecurity so that they feel valued throughout the process of completing their educational goals; 3) Ensure Latinx and low-income students are prepared to transfer to a 4-year university; and 4) Provide short- and long-term career supports that ensure Latinx and low-income students have stable income and are prepared for the workplace.

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION

• Type of position: Part-time

• Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus and Pacific Coast Campus

• Salary: Range 55 $52.30 - $64.69 Hourly

• Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

• Eligibility list: We reserve the right to use an established eligibility list for vacancies in this classification. The eligibility list will be valid for 12 months once approved by the Personnel Commission.

• All Long Beach Community College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in compliance with District Policy. Please note that if selected for employment, you must provide proof of fully vaccinated status by date of hire. Documented proof of vaccination is required as part of the onboarding process. Individuals requesting accommodation must do so in a timely manner for consideration. For more information on LBCC District COVID-19 policy and guides please view our https://www.lbcc.edu/return-campus page.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4710.

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Here at Long Beach City College (LBCC), we celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.

• https://www.lbcc.edu/mission-values

• https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/eeo_plan__2019-2022_.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

• https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/lbcc-strategic-plan.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

• https://www.lbcc.edu/office-president

Duties

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction, provides mental health services to District students; identifies and treats mental health disorders in individual and group psychotherapy sessions. Provides consultation and referrals for students as appropriate; ensures compliance with state laws and regulations, District policies and mental health program protocols; and performs related duties as assigned.

For the full position description, please click here: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lbcc/classspecs/1091869?keywords=mental%20health%20clinician&pagetype=classSpecifications

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Mental Health Clinicians are responsible for providing mental health services to District students. Incumbents are responsible for overseeing the functions of the District's mental health services as a mental health educator and advocate for students, staff and the campus community.

Incumbents make independent mental assessments, diagnoses and evaluations, and provide crisis intervention to students in accordance with state and District laws, regulations and protocols. Duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies, procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

Education, Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is a Masters in Social Work, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, PhD in Psychology from an accredited university.

Experience:

Experience working with school systems or other agencies providing direct behavioral and/or mental health services.

Knowledge of:

• Evidence-based mental health practice.

• Principles and techniques of evidence-based mental health assessment, risk assessment and interventions.

• Principles and techniques of psychopharmacology.

• College-based mental health services.

• Federal, state and local laws, codes, rules, regulations and court decisions applicable to mental health assessment and treatment.

• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.Ability to:

• Perform specialized duties related to the mental health care of community college students.

• Assure compliance with established federal, state and District program performance standards and protocols in areas of assigned responsibility.

• Prepare and deliver oral presentations regarding mental health issues.

• Function as a member of a team.

• Provide mental health treatment related information to students.

• Appropriately respond to mental health emergencies, conduct risk assessment and interventions.

• Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of assigned responsibility.

• Interpret, apply, explain and reach sound decisions in accordance with District and department policies, procedures and labor contract provisions.

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials.

• Operate a computer using word processing and other business software and other standard office equipment.

• Organize and maintain specialized files.

• Maintain confidentiality of District files and records.

• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential issues and patient situations.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other District management, staff, faculty, administrators, students, community mental health care providers and others encountered in the course of work.

• Speak, read, and write in a second language as designated by the District.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Current, valid California State license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Mental Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist.

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

Fluency in a second language as designated by the District to meet department needs. This position requires the ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.

Application Process:

• Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position.

• If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience substitution in lieu of education, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience covers the education requirement, on a year-for-year basis, and qualifies you to be considered for this position.

• If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.

Selection Process:

The following examination process may include the following segments and may be utilized during the selection process:

• Minimum Qualifications screening: (Pass/Fail)

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) Application Review: (Pass/Fail)

• Oral Panel Interview: 100%

• Final interview: With Hiring Authority and Committee

*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part, and/or modify any test part. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Classified Human Resources.***

Additional Information

Disability Accommodations

If you require special accommodations in the Application, Testing, Interview or Selection Process, you are required to notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date of the posting, by calling (562) 938-4352.

Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:

District employees may request to transfer by completing the https://www.lbcc.edu/sites/main/files/file-attachments/transfer-request-form.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement

Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

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