Director, Mental Health

Salary: $12,660.00 - $15,388.00 Monthly
Location : SRJC Multi-Site, Sonoma County, CA
Job Type: Management
Job Number: 25-01546
Department: Student Health Services
Opening Date: 03/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description

FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE: April 23, 2026
Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE:
The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee.

• First Round of Interviews: May 11, 2026
• Finalist Interviews: June 8, 2026
• Desired Start Date: June 15, 2026

Compensation/Benefits

• Salary Range : $12,660.00 - $15,388.00 per month (25/26 Management Salary Schedule); maximum initial salary placement at mid-range, which is $13,957.00 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials). An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.
• Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our
• Leave/Holiday time: Management employees earn 1 day of sick leave and 1.8333 days of vacation for each month worked. They are also entitled to holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year).
• Retirement: Santa Rosa Junior College is a CalSTRS and CalPERS employer. Eligibility will be determined based on the regulations established by both agencies.

SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Senior Dean of Students, and working within a public health framework, develop, administer, coordinate and evaluate direct and preventative mental health services and programs for students throughout the District; act in collaboration with the Director, Student Health in the overall administration of holistic health services for students, including prevention programming, health education, and health and safety risk management related to assigned areas; perform a variety of complex administrative, technical, and confidential tasks; provide, and coordinate mental health crisis intervention; provide consultation to employees regarding students; ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations and mandated reporting requirements; hire, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

This is a regular, Full Time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, management position. The tentative work schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and as needed. This position is contingent upon funding and Board approval.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The college community, students, and employees are served by a variety of activities and services to maintain and improve health and wellness. SHS provides Clinical Services, Mental Health Services, Health Promotion Services, and District Support Services. Details on the scope of the services offered are outlined in the "Health Services Plan" that is approved by the college's Board of Trustees, and can be seen in or by visiting the SHS web site at . SHS maintains three health centers on the Santa Rosa, Roseland, and Petaluma Campuses. These facilities are where professional healthcare services are provided for students and employees, as well as housing our health promotion team and administrative support staff. A variety of educational support services are provided outside the health centers: in classrooms, at college events and activities, at other college sites, and in community settings.

Key Duties and Responsibilities


Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

1. Plan, provide administrative oversight, coordinate, implement and evaluate student mental health services, policies, and programs for the Sonoma County Junior College District; develop policies and procedures, and ensure quality control of programs and services; ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations and mandated reporting requirements.
2. Provide and coordinate mental health crisis intervention including work with threat assessment, and serve as lead mental health professional of the behavioral intervention case review team; collaborate with staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of District and departmental crisis intervention and threat assessment protocols and procedures, and prevention activities; lead District response for psychiatric emergencies and post-incident intervention; consult with administration, faculty, and staff regarding mental health issues of students.
3. Triage, assess, treat, therapize, and case manage students with mental health challenges; provides lead administrative oversight of the service delivery model for individual and group therapy; maintain confidential records of mental health therapy sessions and treatments including records provided by department staff.
4. Collaborate with the Director, Student Health on departmental program review and planning process, student area learning outcomes assessment; student health needs assessments and other quality improvement projects; prepare reports of mental health services activities; provide ongoing assessment of District mental health needs for continuous quality assurance, program evaluation, and data-informed decision making; use data analytics where appropriate to assess and improve mental health services, and student persistence and retention outcomes. Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; recruit, select, and conduct orientations for new mental health trainees.
5. Provide clinical supervision for any unlicensed associate therapists or trainees as needed, including training, individual and group supervision, didactic, and case management.
6. Participate in ongoing clinical consultation or supervision with other mental health professionals to ensure ethical and legal standards are consistently upheld.
7. In collaboration with the Director, Student Health, plan, organize, promote and direct health and wellness education functions and activities to enhance health awareness; develop and infuse health related issues into courses and classroom management practices; oversee the development of health promotion outreach activities
8. In collaboration with the Director, Student Health, coordinate health and wellness services and related communications and information between District faculty, staff, students, hospitals, public health agencies, law enforcement organizations, and crisis stabilization units, and other external agencies; ensure proper and timely resolution of health service issues.
9. In collaboration with the Director, Student Health, serve as liaison and advocate for the District with County, State and Federal agencies to expand health-related services and benefits; advocate for increased access; develop current referral systems, and negotiate Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), contracts and community partnerships; collaborate with other agencies to obtain grant funding to address identified student health support needs.
10. Assist the Director, Student Health, in developing and preparing the budgets for Student Health Services department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations; monitor budgets based on available revenue from multiple sources; research and identify additional external revenue resources appropriate for the department.
11. Coordinate and administer funds and grants in Student Health including developing, implementing, and evaluating education and outreach activities on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of psychological and behavioral problems; collaborate in prevention work with others in the college and community.
12. Engage in professional development activities on an ongoing basis.
13. Serve as a liaison and coordinate efforts with local mental health response teams and community-based organizations throughout Sonoma County to ensure effective crisis response, continuity of care, and integration of services for students in need.
14. Provide mental health support across all District sites as needed.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Management of college student mental health programs.
2. Principles, terminology, practices, procedures and techniques related to mental health, crisis intervention, consultation, screening, assessment and treatment functions.
3. College, State and Federal standards and requirements governing clinical supervisors and trainees in mental health services, including California licensing laws, HIPAA and FERPA, and professional clinical standards.
4. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
5. Preventative mental health theory and practice.
6. Public health agencies and local health care resources.
7. Budget preparation and control.
8. Oral and written communication skills.
9. Principles and practices of administration, record-keeping, supervision, and training.
10. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
11. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
12. Philosophy and objectives of the California Community College system.
13. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software and media technology.
14. Effective use of electronic medical records.

ABILITY TO:

1. Develop, administer, coordinate and evaluate mental health services for college students.
2. Ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations and mandated reporting requirements.
3. Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
4. Participate in the activities and services offered in the Student Health Services program.
5. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
6. Maintain accurate and complete records and prepare clear and concise reports.
7. Interpret and apply applicable federal, State, and District policies, laws, and regulations including application of legal and ethical standards of licensed mental health professionals.
8. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, within Student Health Services and in the District and community.
9. Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
10. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
11. Meet schedules and timelines.
12. Work independently with little direction.
13. Plan and organize work.
14. Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.
15. Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.
16. Evaluate, treat, and manage acute and serious psychological disorders.
17. Assist in the development, administration, and implementation of program goals, objectives, and procedures for Student Health Services and the District.
18. Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to support an inclusive environment in the Student Mental Health programs, and across the District.

Minimum Qualifications


Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by the supervising administrators, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)

Licensure:
Active California license as a psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, or marriage and family therapist.

Education:
Doctorate in Psychology or Masters or higher in social work or marriage and family counseling.

Experience:
Meet criteria for Supervisors of ASWs, AMFTs, MFT Trainees or APCCs per the California Board of Behavioral Sciences; also meet criteria for psychology trainees per California Board of Psychology and BAPIC.

Have practiced psychotherapy during at least two (2) years out of the last five (5) years prior to the commencement of supervision AND provided direct supervision to ASWs, AMFTs, MFT Trainees, or APCCs who perform psychotherapy during at least two (2) years out of the last five (5) years prior to being hired, preferably in an educational setting.

Increasingly responsible experience providing mental health services.

Application Procedures


To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must provide the following:

1. A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.
2. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor .
3. A brief cover letter.
4. Current resume.
5. A written response to the diversity supplemental question.
6. Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded.
   • If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application. For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see Foreign Degree Requirements.
7. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section above, you must complete and attach the and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment.
• Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer 'remote only' assignments).
• Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Sonoma County Junior College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to the District.
• Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Clery Report: Crime awareness and security information are available from District Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Clery Report can be found
• An applicant who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is a public single college district located in Sonoma County, California and serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. Sonoma County is rich in history, beauty, and culture and is an excellent choice for a place to live and work. The District is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The District prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable community that fosters the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff. SRJC is a unique institution in a unique environment. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility.

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and SRJC Roseland in Southwest Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.


Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:
Non-Discrimination
The policy of the District is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the District's workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.

The Sonoma County Junior College District is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about Title IX, please refer to District Board Policy 3433 and Administrative Procedure 3434 , which outlines our commitment to proactive measures in preventing sexual harassment and ensuring a respectful and inclusive community for all.
Santa Rosa Junior College offers its eligible employees a comprehensive fringe benefit package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care plan, life insurance, and long-term disability. This coverage is offered for regular employee and their eligible dependents For Associate Faculty you can find Benefit information on our page.