Mental Health Counselor, Tenure Track

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Transforming lives through learning isn’t just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective. The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens. The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer. Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County! Please read the entire job posting before your application is submitted. Important instructions to applicants are at the bottom of the page. Be attentive when applying as many of our positions require multiple attachments. Please note: each page of the application will save upon clicking ‘next.’ Draft applications can be accessed through the candidate home page. Cuyamaca College seeks academic professionals who are dedicated to equitable student success outcomes for all students. We are looking for candidates who will demonstrate a history and willingness to continue professional development, assessment strategies, and educationally sound supports that will sustain a diverse and changing student body and college service area. Empowered through a culture of inclusivity, Cuyamaca College strives to maintain our student-centered philosophy while working to support the ever-changing needs of our students. Along with ensuring student success, Cuyamaca College continues to advance our antiracism and equity work as we venture further into the 21st century. We are seeking a colleague who will bring a culturally affirming, student-centered approach, empathy, compassion, and understanding of the holistic needs of our diverse community.

Requirements

• Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development; OR Bachelor's in any of the above and a license as a Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor; OR The equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in individual and/or group counseling, particularly crisis intervention.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload, including high-risk clients and urgent psychological needs.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, racial, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic, disability, and high-trauma backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience providing mental health training, teaching, presentations, and workshops.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use technology in providing counseling services such as electronic medical records and virtual platforms.
• Experience working in a collegiate mental health setting.
• Experience collaborating with community mental health organizations and/or providers.
• An understanding of the interconnectedness of socio-economic, cultural, environmental, and personal factors contributing to both the achievement of as well as barriers to success for and students who have experienced foster care, formerly incarcerated/justice impacted, LGBTQ+, and English language learners, as well as other marginalized student groups.
• A current California license or registration as a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Clinical Psychologist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students addressing mental and emotional health concerns.
• Support psychological well-being through direct services, including crisis intervention, risk assessment, consultation with faculty/staff, and participation in wellness initiatives.
• Address common concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, low self-esteem, academic stress, and grief.
• Perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the faculty contract

Benefits

• The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees.
• We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees