Supervisor, Mental Health Services

West Valley-Mission Community College District

Closing Date: 10/9/2022

Definition:
The District Health Services is seeking a talented leader to fill the position of Supervisor, Mental Health Services. The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, coordinate and supervise mental health programs, services and operations within the Health Services Division; including clinical practice, mental health/counseling, crisis intervention and wellness education; and to perform a variety of professional and technical level tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility, under the direction of the Executive Director of Health Services. The Supervisor, Mental Health Services, exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, intern and support staff. This position may be assigned to work at either West Valley College or Mission College.

West Valley College, located in the City of Saratoga, just minutes from the heart of the Silicon Valley, is in a beautiful park-like setting and wooded acres. Mission College, located in the City of Santa Clara, heart of Silicon Valley, is a beautiful, modern, urban campus.

Both West Valley College and Mission College are known for the strength of their academic programs, faculty and staff, as well as, our equity-minded and student-focused approach that combines high-tech and high-touch services.

Applicants interested in working within an energetic, student-centered culture that looks to the future will find these qualities at our campuses.

Assignment:
100% of full time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, with anticipated start date of November 16, 2022. Schedule may change to include some evening or weekend hours, as needed. This position is a member of the Supervisors Unit and represented by Teamsters Local 856.

Work Location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA. or Mission College, Santa Clara, CA.

Salary and Benefits:
Anticipated Hiring Range:
$8,840-9,745 monthly (Supervisors Salary Schedule, Range 28, Steps A-C)

Benefits include:

• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and dependents.
• Employer-paid long term disability for employee.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• 13 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 22 days vacation leave accrued annually (24 days after 7 years).
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Educational growth incentive program from $40 to $200 monthly.
• $500 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,000 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
• CalPERS retirement.
• Position is union affiliated.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

1. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

2. Equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, social work, or a related field.

3. Four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in mental health counseling, with one year of experience providing technical and functional supervision.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATE:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CA BBS) license: Licensed Practitioner of Health Arts (LPHA) including the following specialties: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC



Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of mental health education program goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for provision of program services to students; implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned personnel.
• Develop and implement program activities by compiling, evaluating, and determining student needs.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned programs; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for grant proposals; monitor and control expenditures.
• Promote, prepare, and conduct special activities, events, and presentations in support of the program.
• Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and training to mental health counseling interns.
• Assess, evaluate, and counsel students in a wide range of mental health issues; including substance abuse and trauma; conduct crisis interventions and facilitate referrals as necessary.
• Work closely with public safety and campus police, assist with crisis screenings, intervention, de-escalation services, and connect or refer individuals to other community services/programs.
• Research, compile, and prepare reports and documentation on program activities; analyze program and develop corrective action; maintain records of findings and corrective actions; prepare periodic status reports.
• Represent program with committees, outside organizations, and on staff subcommittees as necessary; coordinate program activities with other district divisions and departments and outside agencies.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, other district employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication. Perform related duties as assigned.

For more information on this position and to apply, please visit our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 741–2174 to arrange for assistance.

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.







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