Counselor - Mental Health

Glendale Community College•Glendale, CA

About The Position

Glendale Community College is hiring a full-time, 10-month-per-year, tenure-track Mental Health Counselor. Full-time counseling assignments are 35 hours per week, and faculty are expected to devote as much time as necessary to fulfill professional responsibilities. The assignment may include onsite, online, hybrid, evening, and/or Saturday hours. The successful candidate will support a diverse student population and contribute to a welcoming, equity-focused college environment. The position is scheduled to start in Spring 2027. The counselor provides mental health services to students, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, case coordination, and referrals. Services may be provided in person or by telehealth, individually or in groups, and through drop-in counseling. The counselor may supervise MFT trainees, MSW interns, and registered associates; teach Student Development courses; conduct workshops; collaborate with faculty and campus teams; and contribute to program assessment, governance, professional development, and student equity initiatives. The role requires accurate, confidential clinical records, accessibility to students during posted office hours, effective communication, and cooperative working relationships.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Clinical or Counseling Psychology, and a current, valid license issued by the California Board of Psychology or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences; or meet the minimum qualifications established by those boards for licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, professional clinical counselors, or marriage and family therapists; or equivalent.
A doctorate in Psychology and licensure by the California Board of Psychology is considered equivalent.
A registrant or associate under the supervision of an eligible licensed psychotherapist employed by the California Community College system, as recognized by the Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Sciences, is an alternative.
Current California license as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist; a copy is required with the application.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students.
Ability to maintain confidential clinical records and comply with applicable laws, professional standards, and district and departmental policies.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing evidence-based, trauma-informed treatment, including for students affected by trauma and identity-based stress.
Experience providing crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment.
Experience supporting student mental health and wellbeing initiatives or programs designed to promote student engagement, retention, persistence, and completion.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity through culturally responsive mental health counseling practices that promote student persistence, retention, transfer, and completion.
Experience providing mental health counseling in a higher education setting to a wide range of students and for a variety of concerns.
Experience providing mental health counseling to students in multiple modalities.
Experience using an electronic health records (EHR) system.
Knowledge of or experience working with students underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps.
Counseling or similar experience reflecting culturally responsive counseling practices.
Counseling and/or teaching experience reflecting innovative pedagogy, including active learning and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

Provide mental health counseling and referrals to students for concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, and substance use.
Deliver services through in-person and telehealth appointments, drop-in counseling, and group counseling.
Conduct clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, and provide individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches.
Provide crisis intervention, including suicide, self-harm, and acute mental health risk assessment and safety planning; coordinate emergency response and referrals to appropriate levels of care.
Assist students in assessing, planning, and implementing immediate and long-range goals.
Consult with faculty, staff, and campus teams, including the Behavioral Management Team, about students of concern while observing confidentiality requirements.
Coordinate clinical cases and refer students to community mental health providers and campus resources, including supporting continuity of care when needs exceed the college’s scope.
Provide clinical supervision to MFT trainees, MSW interns, and registered associates in accordance with applicable Board of Behavioral Sciences and academic program requirements.
May develop and teach Student Development courses online and/or in person and conduct personal growth, psychoeducational, and coping-skills workshops.
Collaborate with instructional faculty on mental health programs and services and may serve as a liaison to instructional or student services divisions and departments.
Participate in Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes assessment and Program Reviews.
Maintain accurate, timely, confidential clinical records in accordance with applicable law, professional standards, and district and departmental policies.
Participate in campus governance and professional activities, including committees, scheduling, leadership positions, and faculty meetings.
Participate in professional development and continuing education to maintain and develop currency in the field, pedagogy, and student support strategies, and complete continuing education required to maintain licensure.
Work toward the college’s institutional, program, and student learning outcomes in support of its mission.
Maintain regular posted office hours and be accessible to students.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish cooperative, effective working relationships with employees and others encountered in the course of work.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students’ diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.
Perform other counseling-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental plans for employees and eligible dependents.
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
Supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
Optional insurance plans, including short-term disability, accident, critical care, and hospital coverage.
Flexible spending account.
Defined-benefit retirement plan participation through CalPERS or CalSTRS.
Optional 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.
Paid sick leave.
Paid vacation for classified staff and administrators.
Paid District holidays.
Wellness Program with health, nutrition, and exercise activities and workshops.
Eligible candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to request partial travel expense reimbursement, contingent on funding and eligibility.