Mental Health Therapist - 2025 (A Temporary, Professional Expert Assignment)

Mental Health Therapist - 2025 (A Temporary, Professional Expert Assignment)Applications are considered legal documents, and as such, all areas of the application must be completed, or your application packet will be considered incomplete and will not be moved forward. While it may be appropriate in some areas of your application to indicate not applicable or NA, do not use terms such as see resume or see attached. When listing your work experience, please specify the beginning and end dates for each job you held and describe your experience as it relates to this position. Application and supplemental questions must be complete. A resume will not substitute for a fully completed employment application and answers to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Applicant is responsible for ensuring that all required documents, and those optional documents you choose to include, are attached BEFORE clicking the Certify and Submit button. Additional documents CANNOT be added to your electronic application packet once you click on Certify and Submit and following the remaining steps to receive your confirmation number; so, please be sure you have all documents you will upload handy and in an electronic format. We regret we are unable to accept faxed, emailed, mailed, or hand delivered application materials outside the online Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Only application materials submitted through this electronic format will be accepted with one exception – the Citrus College Form 101. The information supplied on this form is confidential and is to be mailed, emailed, or hand delivered to the Director of Human Resources in a sealed, confidential envelope. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made at the time the interview appointment is scheduled.Position DetailsPosition Title - Mental Health Therapist - 2025 (A Temporary, Professional Expert Assignment)Recruitment Start Date - 06/18/2025Recruitment End DateOpen Until Filled - YesFirst Consideration Date - 07/22/2025Salary RangePay Rate - $42.00/hourFLSA Status - Non-ExemptBenefits - Medical, dental, and life insurance are not provided for this position. At the beginning of each academic year, all professional expert, short-term, substitute, and student employees with an assignment which will exceed 30 days will be provided with five days (40 hours) of paid sick leave. This paid sick leave is available to be used for an illness of the professional expert, short-term, substitute, and student employee or his/her family member and/or for leave due to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. A professional expert, short-term, substitute, and student employee shall be entitled to use such sick leave as of the 90th day of employment. The five days (40 hours) of paid sick leave does not accumulate.General Description/Summary - Under the general direction of the Mental Health Supervisor and/or the Dean of Students, the Mental Health Therapist will provide direct mental health services to Citrus College students. The Mental Health Therapist provides crisis intervention, develops, administers, and promotes mental health and wellness services. NOTICE: A Professional Expert, as authorized by Education Code §88003, is neither a part of the classified service, the academic employee group, nor a management position. This assignment is temporary and terminable at any time without cause at the sole discretion of the District, and does not lead to a permanent status.Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience - See Education and Experience EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE Possession of a master's degree, or higher, from an accredited institution in the field of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, clinical counseling, social work, family-based counseling, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling, or the equivalent. Be registered as an Associate in the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Social Worker (ACSW), Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), and/or Associate Clinical Psychologist.Preferred Qualifications - Possession of a valid license in the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and/or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.Licenses and Certificates - N/AEssential Duties and Responsibilities - Provide mental health services, including brief individual and group counseling and mental health assessment and referral services to students with a wide-range of mental health needs to support their academic success and retention. Provide triage and crisis intervention to students and individuals in need, and act as a resource for college employees. Provide crisis intervention, evaluation and referral to community resources, as well as collaborates with community psychiatric evaluation teams, as needed. Follow standard protocols for psychological counseling and adhere to ethical principles as stipulated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences and/or American Psychological Association and in accordance with laws and regulations pertaining to behavioral healthcare in the State of California. Assess the mental health needs of students and develop and appropriate plan of brief intervention with the students. Maintain currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities. Educate students, staff and faculty about the maintenance of mental health and wellness. Monitor and assist in maintaining the accuracy of print and electronic/online resources used by the Student Health Center and social media platforms. Maintain complete mental health treatment records in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations. Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the assignment.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of crisis intervention and demonstrated crisis intervention skills and techniques. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards of licensed mental health professionals. Knowledge of clinical therapy best practices in the treatment of individuals, couples, and groups. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, cultural background, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.Physical Abilities - NAWorking ConditionDepartment - Student Health CenterJob CategoryAssignment - Part-TimePercentage of Time - NAMonths per Year - Temporary assignment with a renewable contract.Work Days per Week - Up to four days per week. Work days will vary depending upon department need.Work Schedule per Day - Work hours will vary depending upon department need--not to exceed 29 hours per week.Work Shift - Days, EveningsBargaining Unit - UnrepresentedCitrus College Diversity Statement - CITRUSCOLLEGEISANEQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER It is the policy of Citrus College to not discriminate against and to encourage a diversity of applicants based on national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, use of family and medical care leave, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the preceding characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.About Transcripts - Candidates must upload copies of all transcripts (need not be official at the time of application) which prove sufficient for verifying minimum qualifications for this position. Official transcripts will be required at the time of the job offer. Transcripts must be from the awarding institution and must show that the degree has been awarded (or conferred) and the year. Degree(s) must be earned (or conferred) from accredited institution(s) or an equivalent foreign institution by the first consideration date for this position. All degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript by the indicated first consideration date for this position. Foreign transcripts must be transcribed in English AND evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a bona fide U.S. evaluation service.Selection Process - Human Resources will screen all application materials for completeness. The hiring manager will review application packages of those candidates who have met the minimum qualifications for this position and will select a limited number of qualified candidates for an interview. Travel costs must be borne by the applicant. If selected as a finalist, the candidate permits the District to contact the current and former employer(s) to investigate past employment history.Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeCover LetterTranscriptsOptional DocumentsLicensesCertificates