Interim Manager, Mental Health Services
North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015231P
Location: Fullerton College
Department: FC Health Services
Percentage of Employment: 100%
Months of Employment: Temporary One-Year Term
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)

Job Description:
Provide mental health services, including brief individual and/or 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 function as a resource to faculty and staff.

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 health care in the State of California.

Provide oversight of the Mental Health Services program, to include but not limited to, review, research and modify behavioral health protocols on an annual basis to assure compliance with laws, regulations, and generally accepted professional standards of practice. Monitor campus trends and needs to recommend program/service modification in response to identified needs.

Provide oversight, orientation, and training, and participate in the performance evaluation of Mental Health Counselors and assigned support staff.

Maintain confidential student information in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA; maintain complete and confidential behavioral health records as required by administrative procedures.

Collect and maintain data, records, and prepare reports; ensure that activities and operations comply with California Community Colleges requirements for the Mental Health Services Support Allocation.

Serve as resource and liaison for the college community on issues of mental health promotion, which may include classroom presentations, resource material development, committee membership, and staff/faculty professional development activities.

Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Establish local and regional collaborative relationships, partnerships, contracts and/or Memorandums of Understanding with community organizations; work to bridge gaps between student needs and available resources; ensure that partnership agreement rules, contract language, and outcomes are met.
Ability and certification to provide oversight of Mental Health Associates (Interns); develop and initiate an internship program for the campus to ensure that services are within standards and scope of practice.

Assist in support and planning of student groups, such as Active Minds, to develop mental health peer-to-peer support, with a focus on suicide prevention and mental wellness.

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff, to address student achievement gaps, and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.

Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose:
Under the direction of the College Health Services Administrator or designee, the Manager, Mental Health Services, is responsible for providing mental health services to students; providing consultation services to staff and faculty; and working with Student Health Services staff in providing support and referral for students with emotional and mental health issues. Provide oversight of the Mental Health Services program, Mental Health Counselors, and potential Mental Health Associates (Interns). Participate in mental health initiatives aimed at mental health awareness and promotion, stigma reduction, and serve as liaison to community agencies and resources. In addition, the Manager, Mental Health Services will develop and build partnerships with internal college departments, programs, and community agencies to implement solutions addressing mental health needs.

POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED

Working Relationships:
The Manager, Mental Health Services maintains frequent contact with students; Mental Health Counselors and the Student Health Center staff; college administration, faculty, and staff; various college and District personnel; and representatives and service providers from the community and government agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of crisis intervention and demonstrated crisis intervention skills and techniques

Knowledge of guiding principles in psychological services in community college settings

Knowledge of legal and ethical standards of licensed mental/behavioral health professionals
Knowledge of clinical therapy methods with individuals, couples, and groups, preferably in a community college setting
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies, and objectives
Knowledge of state education code, Title 5, Title IX requirements, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Knowledge of a shared governance model in an educational setting
Knowledge of research project policies, procedures, and practices, including data collection and analysis

Knowledge of community and county resources
Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Ability to collect, interpret, and present data
Ability to maintain a high-level of confidentiality
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to work independently and with various individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
Ability to meet schedules and timelines
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of others 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements:
This position requires a valid driver’s license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver’s License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Driver’s License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be from accredited post-secondary institutions. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

All required licenses must be maintained in an active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment.

Possession of a current and valid license in the state of California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and/or Licensed Clinical Psychologist issued by the California State Board of Psychology. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid and current license(s). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

First Aid, CPR and AED Certification issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid First Aid, CPR and AED Certification. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family, and child counseling.

Possess a valid license in the state of California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and/or Licensed Clinical Psychologist issues by the California State Board of Psychology.

California Board of Behavioral Sciences and/or the American Psychological Association. Qualified to provide oversight of mental health counseling interns.

Minimum three (3) years of recent post-licensure experience in an acute mental/behavioral care setting or facility, or in a community clinic or college health clinic.

Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification by date of hire.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:
Experience working in a Community College setting for at least 2 years.
Management or supervisory experience.
Experience in shared governance in an educational setting.
High level critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills.
High professional standards and interpersonal skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and/or implementing diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts for students and/or employees.
Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Working Conditions:
Office environment; subject to frequent interruptions and interactions with others; sitting for long periods at a time (up to 2-3 hours); requires off-site duties and activities that may require lifting, bending, pushing; requires walking to other areas of campus and standing/sitting outside while tabling at events during all seasons; may require presenting to varying size audiences on mental health topics in classrooms or community settings.

Salary Range: $130,552 - $164,604 Annually
Open Date: 11/26/2024
Close Date: 12/12/2024

Special Instructions Summary: Work Schedule: District employees can apply for the Flexible/Hybrid Work Program, working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week. Approval and number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.

Months of employment cannot exceed two years (24 months or less).

This is a temporary position subject to change in dates of employment; employment of over 6 months is eligible for limited employee benefits.

This position is grant funded and exists based on the availability of funds. Employment is contingent upon the continuous availability of funds.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment may need to submit official transcripts, as applicable, prior to the first duty day, and will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within six (6) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration.

Minimum Qualifications – Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications – Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the position, you may upload them to the “Additional Transcripts” link when completing your application.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/7572









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