This is an 11-month non-tenured track faculty position that is contingent on continued categorical funding.

Position Summary:

This is a full-time, 198-day (11-month) non-tenured track faculty position in the Health Services Department. Under the supervision of the assigned administrator, this position will perform year-round duties directly related to brief therapy for students at Allan Hancock College. The responsibilities of the Mental Health Therapist include but are not limited to Assessing the mental health needs of students and providing brief therapy; implementing comprehensive programs and services designed to facilitate the well-being of students; collaborating with campus faculty, staff, and administrators; and providing resources and referrals with off-campus organizations to meet the needs of students.

This position, under limited supervision, is distinguished from other classes of the supervisor series in that the incumbent is required to evaluate the mental wellness of students and administer therapeutic services, promote positive mental health, and supervise interns in their delivery of clinical hours. The Mental Health Therapist is also responsible for administrative duties required by law. The Mental Health Therapist supports student learning outcomes by ensuring students have access to support and resources needed to participate fully in their educational programs.

Allan Hancock College is a California public community college located in northern Santa Barbara County. The college is ranked as one of the five best community colleges in California and one of the top 120 community colleges in the nation. Approximately 11,500 credit students enroll each semester at one of the college's four locations in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez Valley, or at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Allan Hancock College is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution and serves a vibrant community of which it is a part: over 98 percent of the college's students come from the local area and Hancock students consistently enjoy one of the best acceptance rates to University of California and California State University campuses. To learn more about Allan Hancock College visit .

Demonstrated the ability to:

• Provides individual and group therapeutic services; facilitates group therapy sessions.
• Services as a resource and consultant for staff, faculty, administration and students with issues related to mental health.
• Evaluates situations presented and in the making and coordination of treatment plans.
• Maintains students' charts in accordance to best practices set forth by licensing agency and state governing agency.
• Performs outreach, education and mental health promotion related to mental health services.
• Develops and makes presentations in classrooms and other venues to promote positive mental health.
• Collaborate with the campus community to design innovative programs that promote student mental wellness and support student retention and success.
• May provide supervision of clinical hours for interns.
• Establishes working relationships with other staff, and public and private agencies emphasizing continuity of student care outside of Student Health Services.
• Works closely with Campus Police, Vice President of Student Services, and other internal and external parties to assess critical situations.
• Works with other practitioners at Student Health Services or external parties to coordinate student care.
• Serves as a member of the Bulldog Intervention Team (BIT) and the Safety Committee.
• Serves on other campus, county, region, and statewide teams, as needed.
• Supports in the development and preparation of planning processes, program review, and documents related to accreditation.
• Makes mandated reports, as needed, to outside agencies.
• Provide reports to management and provide updates related to services and activities.
• Adheres to the standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. Section 552A) as amended; maintains and enforces all aspects of confidentiality of client information (FERPA and HIPPA).
• Review, research, and modify mental health protocols/policies on an annual basis to assure compliance with laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards of practice; gather data to determine campus trends and needs; recommend protocol/policy modifications in response to identified needs.
• May serve on a variety of District committees as requested.
• May perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
• Assess and evaluate clients' individual, social and behavioral problems, and determine the needs, services and appropriate treatment methods of clients, and initiate the most effective course of action;
• Make recommendations based on observations and interviews;
• Provide clinical supervision and train, assign and review work of assigned subordinate staff;
• Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands;
• Develop clear, concise, and comprehensive case records and documentation;
• Work with various social, economic, and ethnic groups tactfully and effectively;
• Relate effectively and positively with assigned clients to establish trust and rapport; display empathy;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, students and clients, community partners, and others contacted in the performance of required duties;
• Effectively represent the District in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, and District staff, and governmental agencies;
• Operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard software including electronic medical records;
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.

• Principles of psychotherapeutic techniques, procedures, and trends in individual and group therapy and counseling, psychotherapy, and prevention strategies;
• Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse;
• Criteria for clinical diagnosis of emotional and mental disturbances as well as normal and abnormal emotional and mental development to include growth, development, and living relationships;
• Local community resources and various community service programs;
• Pertinent local, state and federal rules, regulations and laws; and District policies, rules and procedures.

• Some off-campus work may be required to attend meetings meet with clients and interface with community resources.
• May provide clinical supervision to interns to facilitate licensure; and work direction to student and short-term employees and/or other departmental staff as needed and/or required.

Education and Experience:

• A doctoral or master's degree from an accredited graduate school or program in Social Work; Marriage, Family and Child Counseling; Marriage and Family Therapy; Couples and Family Therapy; Psychology; Clinical Psychology; Counseling Psychology; or Counseling with an emphasis in either marriage, family, and child counseling or marriage and family therapy.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible, post-licensure, professional, clinical experience in a psychiatric social work setting or in rehabilitative counseling; all of which must have been within the last five (5) years.
• Will be required to complete a minimum of six (6) hours of supervision training or coursework within sixty (60) days of the commencement of supervision of ASWs, or interns, for licensure, and complete the minimum required training every two-year renewal period thereafter.

• Possession of a license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist issued by the State of California.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment with the District.

• Experience working in a college/educational setting.
• Experience and/or training that has enhanced a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

BEGINNING DATE:
July 2024, pending Board approval.

The hiring salary range is $61,634 to $84,806 dependent upon education and experience.

To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials by through our website by Friday, May 3, 2024 by 11:59 PST:

Cover letter;

A current and complete resume/CV of education and professional experience;

A statement that demonstrates a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;

Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements as defined above must also complete and attach an to be considered.

Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.