Temporary, Part-Time Mental Health Associate/Intern

Peralta Community College District Careers•Oakland, CA

About The Position

Peralta Community College District seeks a passionate and equity-minded Mental Health Associate/Intern to join our dynamic mental health team. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Services or designee, this role offers pre-licensed professionals to provide clinical services to a diverse community college student population. A PCCD licensed, mental health counselor (faculty) will provide weekly clinical supervision. The supervision meets BBS requirements for Associate-level clinicians. Associates will also have access to case consultation, didactic seminars, and ongoing professional development opportunities as part of their clinical training experience. Associates/Interns will support student mental health through individual therapy, case management, outreach, and wellness education.

Requirements

Graduation from a Master’s or Doctoral program in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Must be registered or eligible for registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences ( BBS ) as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist ( AMFT ), Associate Clinical Social Worker ( ASW ), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor ( APCC ).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and another language commonly spoken by PCCD students (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin).
Experience working with trauma-impacted populations or systems-impacted youth.
Knowledge of community mental health resources in Alameda County.
Familiarity with telehealth platforms and electronic documentation systems.
Demonstrated experience in delivering culturally responsive care.
Interest in group therapy, expressive arts, or somatic-based interventions.
Commitment to serving community college students through a lens of equity, social justice, and inclusion.