Mental Health Therapist Part-Time Pool

Mental Health Therapist Part-Time Pool

Cuesta College 

Salary: $63.63 - $118.19 Hourly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: FY2425-00146

Location: Cuesta College - All Campuses, CA

Department: Student Success & Support Programs

Closing: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary

Selected applicants will be interviewed to establish a pool of approved Mental Health Therapists for possible part-time assignments in Student Health Services. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for Counseling (see below).

Assignments may be day, evening, or weekend appointments at the San Luis Obispo Campus or the North County Campus.

Counseling Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and deliver mental health services, programs and treatment to students in support of wellness, academic success, and retention (e.g. mental health therapy, outreach and emotional wellness programs);

• Provide effective short-term psychological counseling with individual students and groups addressing mental health concerns and emotional wellness;

• Provide crisis counseling to students in distress and conduct crisis interventions and assessments as necessary;

• Develop and maintain confidential counseling records in accordance with applicable standards of practice and federal/state laws and regulations;

• Assist in the evaluation and response to student support referrals;

• Collaborate with the campus community to design innovative programs that promote student mental wellness and support student retention and success;

• Work in collaboration with other practitioners in Student Health Services or external parties to coordinate student care;

• Effectively represent the District in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, and District staff, and governmental agencies;

• Participate in on-going professional development opportunities as it relates to clinical counseling and the role of psychological counselors in the California Community College system as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement;

• Enforce all aspects of confidentiality of client information (FERPA, HIPAA, and state laws);

• Adhere to the regularly established work week as established by the administration and in alignment with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform effective psychological counseling for individuals and groups, including crisis intervention, short-term psychotherapy, psychological assessment skills, and psycho-educational support groups especially appropriate for community college students;

• Ability to establish trust and rapport with clients;

• Skills in developing and implementing effective treatment/therapy plans;

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with disabilities;

• Familiarity with mental health resources and organizations for client referrals;

• Knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnostic criteria;

• Knowledge of technology, office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software, and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software for legal documentation;

• Knowledge of applicable Federal laws, State laws, and regulations governing mental health programs and the provision of mental health services in California community colleges;

• and District policies and procedures;

• Skills in communicating and collaborating effectively with faculty and staff to support student success;

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student information;

• Assess and evaluate clients' individual, social, and behavioral problems, and determine the needs, services, and appropriate treatment methods of clients, to initiate the most effective course of action.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE 

Where You Will Work 

Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are 

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

• Additional information about the college can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html

• The college planning documents can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html

• Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html

• We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html

Essential Functions & Qualifications

To be considered for the Counseling discipline:

Required:

-Master's in marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, counseling, social work, guidance counseling, educational counseling, career development, rehabilitation counseling from an accredited institution;OR-Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in one of the listed degrees AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT);

OR

-The equivalent. (Candidates applying on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment. For directions on what is an acceptable equivalency argument please review the requirements listed on the https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html or see further information on Equivalency Petition Process Information below.)

OR

-A valid Community College credential in the discipline (If received prior to 1990, as the credential is no longer being issued).

Preferred:

-Possession of current and valid licensure as one of the following:

1. California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); or

2. California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or

3. California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); or

4. California Licensed Psychologist.

-Mental health counseling experience in an educational setting, preferably involving college students, transitional age youth, and individuals with disabilities;

-Demonstrated ability to develop and employ culturally relevant techniques and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or from historically underrepresented groups;

-Bilingual English/Spanish;

-Awareness of the philosophy and objectives of California Community Colleges.

Also Required:

-Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Additional Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY

Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

• Cover letter;

• Resume;

• Reference List (see further instructions below);

• Unofficial transcripts (see further instructions below);

• Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.

In order to best prepare your diversity statement for this application, please review our Academic Senate approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rubric, please visit our Equal Employment Opportunity Page: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/eeo/index.html

In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Unofficial Transcript Instructions: Transcripts need to show that you meet the minimum qualifications (with degree conferred) and/or have a https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html completed if the degree you hold is from outside of the US. If the titles of your degrees on your transcripts do not show that you meet the minimum qualifications as written above, it is necessary to submit an equivalency petition with your application. See below for more information about equivalency.

Equivalency Petition Process Information: Faculty shall meet the minimum qualifications established by the Board of Governors, or shall possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications set out in the regulations of the Board of Governors. If a candidate's earned degrees do not exactly match the minimum qualifications, they can submit a Petition for Equivalency form in order to apply for equivalency. For more information on the process, please review the links below.

https://www.cuesta.edu/about/documents/hr_docs/AP_7211_Equivalency_Process.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

https://www.cuesta.edu/about/documents/hr_docs/Petition_for_Equivalency_Form_vFall2023.docx

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please contact HR to ensure all documents have been uploaded and your file is complete up until 72 hours before the closing date.

SALARY SCHEDULE

Salary is determined by education and experience. More information regarding our current salary schedules can be found on the following link:https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address:

https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit:https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be invited to attend an interview and teaching demonstration on Friday, April 18, 2025.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/6034275 

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129. 

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