Counselor, Mental Health-Student Health Services (SHS) - Tenure Track

Cabrillo College

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Full-time (100%)

Job Number: 2023-01755

Closing: 1/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Aptos, CA

Department: Health Services

Employment Opportunity

Cabrillo College is excited to announce a unique opportunity to contribute to the rich landscape of our organization! As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, Cabrillo is launching its inaugural CLUSTER HIRE process aimed at bringing together a group of exceptional individuals who will collectively contribute to the diverse intellectual and cultural experience on our campus.
In order to be considered for a faculty position at Cabrillo, applicants must satisfy the DEIA+ criteria as listed in the supplemental questions in the job announcement. Read more about this process by clicking on our https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aHaFC6nDAa04Ucc1pWHYdSC_ZdHYseDF/view.

Starting Salary Range: $72,697 to $111,591 per year, salary placement determined by documented education and experience; maximum initial salary step placement on the https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kUQffqH2b4R_gFgRtbbphrF8NaISlZ2W/view is step 9. An annual doctoral stipend of $4,591 is granted to eligible faculty.

Excellent benefits, including quality health insurance at a *LOW COST for you and your family! Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, life, short and long term, and vision (optional) insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, CalSTRS Retirement and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits begin the first day of the second month of employment. *Depending on health plan selections, in many cases full-time employee net out-of-pocket for benefit premiums may be as low as $0. Please see the Benefits https://www.cabrillo.edu/human-resources/benefits/ on the HR webpage for more information.

College Commitment to Equity and Diversity
The ideal candidate will share and participate in Cabrillo's commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its socioeconomically and ethnically diverse student community. In the Fall of 2022, 58% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (51%), Multi Ethnic (5%), Asian (2%), Black Non-Hispanic (1%), Filipino (1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native (https://www.cabrillo.edu/guided-pathways/ project helping students achieve their educational goals by providing a clear roadmap to completion.

About our College: Cabrillo College is highly regarded for its success of transfer and career education, and currently serves over 11,400 students each semester. We transfer many of our students to three nearby universities - the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, and California State University at Monterey Bay. Cabrillo's career education is closely connected to the nearby agricultural and farming industries as well as the Silicon Valley business environment.
Want to know more? Check out our https://www.cabrillo.edu/about-cabrillo/!
About our Community: Santa Cruz County is situated on the northern coast of beautiful Monterey Bay. The county has four predominant regions: the northern coast that includes the urban areas of Santa Cruz, Soquel, Capitola, and Aptos; the mountainous north that separates Santa Cruz County from Silicon Valley; the wildly scenic San Lorenzo River Valley that winds from the Santa Cruz mountains to the Monterey Bay; and the agricultural south county that includes Watsonville and Corralitos on the way to Monterey, Carmel, and Salinas. With more than 29 miles of beaches, over 14 state parks, 2 colleges, over 70 wineries, hundreds of places to dine, a symphony, an NBA G League team, museums, a Shakespeare company, and so much more, there's something for everyone here. Consider combining your professional and personal life in a great area that will have a big impact on your overall life balance.

Faculty at Cabrillo College actively participate in curriculum development, program planning, and serve on participatory governance committees. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its diverse student body and community.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY: This full-time, tenure track instructor will enjoy a 185-Day work schedule. The position begins on Monday, August 19, 2024 pending Governing Board ratification. Classes may be in a traditional "in class" setting, online, or hybrid format scheduled over summer and/or winter months, and at various campus locations, including days, evenings, and/or weekends.

Reporting to the Dean of Student Services, the Mental Health Counselor in-Student Health Services (SHS) provides intake, evaluation and brief therapy, personal counseling; crisis intervention, and case management. This position will be a college resource on issues of mental health, in classroom settings, forums, committees, with learning communities, or other college bodies. This counselor may also serve as a rotating representative on the Student Support and Care Team and other college committees or work groups. In addition, this position serves as a college representative and a referral resource in the local mental health community.

About the Department: Student Health Services provides short term mental health counseling for students with the goal of maximizing their college success. In addition, crisis intervention services are made available to students on an emergency basis. Students may request personal counseling services by self-referral or by academic counseling, instructional faculty or staff. Group, classroom, and community health programs in mental health promotion and illness prevention are provided for the entire Cabrillo community. Ultimately, personal counseling services within Student Health Services are targeted to help students cope with the stressors that are affecting their academic, career, or personal goals to improve student well-being and retention.

CHECK OUT THE STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES WEB PAGE FOR BROADER INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AND RESOURCES.https://www.cabrillo.edu/student-health-services/https://www.cabrillo.edu/student-health-services/https://www.cabrillo.edu/student-health-services/

Examples of Duties

• Provide short term personal counseling and support to students through direct contact, individually and/or in groups. Assignment may include evening and/or off-campus assignments
• Support student adjustment to college and other developmental issues
• Crisis intervention, evaluation, and referral to campus and community counselors and other mental health resources as needed
• Facilitate and lead student or faculty groups on issues or topics of common interest
• Initiate and maintain confidential, complete mental health records for Student Health Services clients and submit reports
• Participate with members of the SHS Center staff and college community in planning student health programs responsive to identified needs, involvement in the implementation of new need-based programs, and monitoring of existing programs for effectiveness, applicability and safety through ongoing quality improvement and program review activities.
• Engage in participatory governance committees, processes, and initiatives such as Guided Pathways
• Maintain timely and accurate records of student enrollment, and attendance
• Cooperate with and participate as may be required in District investigations and/or student grievance matters of alleged unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
• Complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter, EEO/Diversity/Elimination of Bias, Workplace Safety, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited organization and licensure qualifications:

• 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 AND
• Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling OR
• Bachelor's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) AND
• A current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPCC) AND
• Eligibility to supervise Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)/Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT)/Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) counselor interns and trainees by having at least two (2) years of experience as a licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor OR
• The *equivalent

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_jY5d1zZxHbKW3-I6Gzy5ZL6F3GaCDW6/view

Why would I complete the Equivalency Form when I am already completing an application and have a relevant degree? To determine whether your current education, or exact discipline, and/or experience is "equivalent," you must submit an Equivalency Form to initiate a review by the Equivalency Committee at Cabrillo College and so that your application can move forward and be considered by the search committee.

Please note the Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Completed Equivalency Form with their application by the closing date stated in the job announcement. Be sure to attach detailed evidence such as unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that support the equivalency.

Still working on completing your degree? Applicants currently working on the required degree(s) for the position are encouraged to apply with the understanding that they must complete the Equivalency Form and attach supporting documentation with their application.

For additional information, please review our https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUFRojK5u2Mi5hSCSPgdCCsO91iy63bo/view.

Required Professional Expertise:

• Currency and depth of knowledge in the applicable professional field, curriculum development, review and assessment of student learning outcomes
• Knowledge and understanding of programs such as Guided Pathways, that address commitment to equity-minded and culturally responsive teaching strategies enhancing student success
• Work cooperatively and demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students, administrators, faculty, and staff
• Effective oral and written communication skills and effective use of technology
• Evidence of professional activities and service beyond primary teaching assignments

Required Discipline Specific Requirements/Licensure:

• Have a California Board of Psychology license OR a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license OR be a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) OR have a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license

Required Qualifications/Performance Expectations:

• Clinical experience with individuals, couples, families and groups
• Demonstrated effective screening and crisis management skills
• Ability to oversee Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), and other staff
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Ability to use electronic medical records, standard office equipment, including a computer and various software

Desired Qualifications/Performance Expectations:

• Successful online teaching experience.
• College Mental Health experience
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Biliterate (Spanish/English)

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Complete the application and answer supplemental questions
• Attach resume or CV detailing teaching and professional work experience

• Include in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application the inormation for your current California Board of Psychology license OR a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license OR your Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) license OR have a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license

• Attach one of the following:

• Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended displaying any degrees conferred (copies, and downloads are acceptable). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency at the applicant's expense - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGJTFIrRv2PERt9gT4AEOAsvI7PKIhwb/view for more information OR
• Copy of lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in Counseling, front and back (if applicable) OR
• Equivalency Form - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_jY5d1zZxHbKW3-I6Gzy5ZL6F3GaCDW6/view Submit this form with supporting materials if you do not possess the minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement and feel you have the equivalent education and/or experience. Unofficial transcripts must accompany this form. Graduate students currently working on the required degree are encouraged to apply, with the understanding that the degree must be completed and confirmed by July 1, 2024.

Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.

Attention Applicants
Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee. Application materials not required (including cover letters, letters of recommendation, etc.) for this position will not be reviewed by the committee. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date year, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process (obtaining documents, travel, etc.) are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas. For additional questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources at mailto:cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu as Departments, Divisions, and Committee Members are unable to discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.

Selection Procedure
Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A teaching demonstration / presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists will be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and by accessing your https://www.governmentjobs.com/. Candidates invited in for an interview are tentatively slated for March, 2024.

Conditions of Employment
Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, official transcripts, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes).

EEO Statement
Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.

Accommodations
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at mailto:cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu.

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