Temporary, Part-Time Mental Health Associate/Intern
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide short-term individual therapy and psychoeducational services to students.
- Conduct clinical intakes, risk assessments, and appropriate referrals to on-campus or community services.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical services in accordance with ethical, legal, and institutional standards.
- Participate in case consultation, staff meetings, and outreach events.
- Collaborate with staff and faculty to support student mental health needs and promote wellness across campus.
- Design and facilitate workshops and support groups on topics such as stress management, trauma recovery, and emotional resilience.
- Engage in culturally responsive practices that affirm the identities of students from diverse racial, socioeconomic, LGBTQIA+, disability, and immigrant backgrounds.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of campus-wide wellness initiatives and mental health programming.
- Follow all ethical and legal guidelines, including confidentiality, mandated reporting, and Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) regulations.
- Bi-monthly academic student-client assessments will be conducted to evaluate student-clients' academic progress and identify areas where additional mental health support may assist in student retention and matriculation.
Benefits
- The Peralta Community College District offers a number of voluntary fringe benefits to temporary, part-time faculty, including the ability to subscribe for medical and dental insurance in the District's group coverage program and sick leave under certain conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
