Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Posting Details Position Title Licensed Mental Health Clinician (Long-term Assignment, 2 Vacancies) Position Type Professional Expert Hourly Rate Please click the link to view the current Temporary Employment Hourly Pay Schedules. Posting Number T- Division Human Resources Department Professional and Organizational Development Health & Welfare Benefits Persons employed for temporary employment are not eligible to participate in the College's Health and Welfare plan or option fringe benefit plan in conjunction with their employment. Human Resources will track the eligibility requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Should a person meet the eligibility requirements, Human Resources will initiate an open enrollment period to enroll an ACA designated medical plan. Current Work Schedule (days, hours) Flexible, up to 40 hours per week. Open Date 12/01/2022 Close Date 06/30/2024 Initial Screening Date Open Until Filled No Inquiries/Contact: For more details about this position, please contact: Human Resources E-mail: Phone: Mission & Vision Statement Demographics Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics. Our Mission: The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences. Vision Statement: Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community. DEMOGRAPHICS We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training." The District is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 66,446 students based on the academic year. The student population is as follows: by ethnicity - 57.02% Latinx, 9.33% White, 19.36% Asian, 2.82% Filipino, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 3.33% Black/African American, 0.28% American Indian/Alaskan Native, 2.02% two or more races and 5.61% unknown; by gender - 54.35% Female, 42.91% Male, 0.47% Non-Binary, 2.27% unspecified; and by age - 46.03% ages 19 or younger, 20.37% ages 20-24, 9.05% ages 25-29, 5.64% ages 30-34, 3.87% ages 35-39, 5.04% ages 40-49, 10% ages 50 and older. The current employee population is as follows: by ethnicity - 37% Latinx, 29% White, 15% Asian, 6% Black/African American, 1% Middle Eastern or North African, 1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 2% Two or More Races, 9% unknown; by gender - 56.47% Female, 42.19% Male, 1.34% Non-Binary; and by age - 3.94% ages 20-29, 19.46% ages 30-39, 30.21% ages 40-49, 46.39% ages 50 and older. The District works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe-haven for international students, veterans, re-entry students, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles regardless of citizenship status. We are committed to hiring Faculty, Staff, and Management that understand how cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial, and human understanding; and provides positive role models for all students. Overview THIS IS A TEMPORARY, LONG-TERM, HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to a Doctorate in Psychology or a Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related field, and three (3) years of experience in a mental health care setting or private practice; trauma care experience preferred. Application Procedure Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the listed Close Date are assured consideration. Applicants must submit all of the following materials online: 1. Mt. San Antonio College online application. 2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience. 3. A detailed resume that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position. 4. College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree. Essential Duties & Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Conducts one-on-one therapy sessions, as well as, group sessions, per scope of practice; develops treatment plans as appropriate. 2. Provides crisis intervention, evaluation and referral to community services; collaborates with community psychological evaluation teams and mental health providers as needed. 3. Coordinates efforts of the campus crisis response team, including the scheduling and facilitation of regular meetings, leading case reviews, publishing the on-call calendar and response handbook, and other related duties. 4. Teaches suicide prevention strategies, provides clinical presentations on a range of topics to groups on campus, and provides mental health support at various events on campus. 5. Compiles information and health statistics data for reports. 6. Maintains accurate records of activities and services provided. 7. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. 8. Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF: 1. Principles, procedures, techniques, and trends of clinical and casework services, counseling, and treatment. 2. Behavioral, social, and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances and mental disabilities. 3. Current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnostic criteria for mental and emotional disturbances. Principles of mental health education. 4. A wide variety of therapeutic and treatment approaches for persons with mental and emotional problems. 5. Alcohol and drug addiction and treatment modalities. 6. Scope, availability, and activities of community resources, including mental health and social services agencies. 7. Current trends in mental health, public health, and social services, including State and Federal programs in these areas. 8. Mental health issues common to the community college population. 9. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures governing mental health programs and the provision of mental health services. 10. District organization, functions, rules, policies, and procedures applicable to assigned areas of work responsibility. 11. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to assigned work. 12. Principles of record keeping and file maintenance. 13. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. 14. Techniques for interacting effectively with clients, District staff, and individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic groups, and effectively representing the District in contacts with the public. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Perform effective psychological counseling with individual clients and groups. 2. Develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with mentally and emotionally disturbed clients. 3. Analyze case information and make sound clinical assessments, diagnoses, and decisions regarding treatment methodologies, client progress, and case development. 4. Develop and implement treatment plans. 5. Maintain the confidentiality of client information. 6. Organize data, develop information, and prepare clear, concise, comprehensive records and reports. 7. Explain the mental health program to members of community agencies and the general public. 8. Understand, interpret, and respond with courtesy and sensitivity to the needs of clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 9. Implement a variety of activities related to health education programs. 10. Establish and maintain relationships with diverse community group. 11. Interpret . click apply for full job details