Position Title

Supervisor, Mental Health Services

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WVMCCD District (All Campuses)

Definition

The District Health Services is seeking a talented leader to fill the position of Supervisor, Mental Health Services. The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, coordinate and supervise mental health programs, services and operations within the Health Services Division; including clinical practice, mental health/counseling, crisis intervention and wellness education; and to perform a variety of professional and technical level tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility, under the direction of the Executive Director of Health Services. The Supervisor, Mental Health Services, exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, intern and support staff. This position may be assigned to work at either West Valley College or Mission College.

West Valley College, located in the City of Saratoga, just minutes from the heart of the Silicon Valley, is in a beautiful park-like setting and wooded acres. Mission College, located in the City of Santa Clara, heart of Silicon Valley, is a beautiful, modern, urban campus.

Both West Valley College and Mission College are known for the strength of their academic programs, faculty and staff, as well as, our equity-minded and student-focused approach that combines high-tech and high-touch services.

Applicants interested in working within an energetic, student-centered culture that looks to the future will find these qualities at our campuses.

Assignment

100% of full time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, with anticipated start date of November 16, 2022. Schedule may change to include some evening or weekend hours, as needed. This position is a member of the Supervisors Unit and represented by Teamsters Local 856.

Work Location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA. or Mission College, Santa Clara, CA.

Salary and Benefits

• Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and dependents.
• Employer-paid long term disability for employee.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• 13 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 22 days vacation leave accrued annually (24 days after 7 years).
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Educational growth incentive program from $40 to $200 monthly.
• $500 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,000 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
• CalPERS retirement.
• Position is union affiliated.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

1. 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.

2. Equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, social work, or a related field.

3. Four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in mental health counseling, with one year of experience providing technical and functional supervision.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATE:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CA BBS) license: Licensed Practitioner of Health Arts (LPHA) including the following specialties: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC

Desired Qualifications

• Recent successful experience as a mental health services provider in an educational, private, public and/or other settings, preferably in higher education. Experience with conducting crisis screenings, intervention, de-escalation, and referring individuals to other community services/programs.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate mental health services staff, interns, consultants, volunteers or assigned staff.
• Exemplified commitment to serving students with diverse backgrounds, interests, goals and abilities.
• Demonstrated progressively responsible experience in health education and health promotion activities.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Principles and practices of health education program development and implementation. Principles and practice of training and supervision.
• Equipment, tools, and materials used in operation of a counseling center. Principles and practices of budget monitoring.
• Pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and rules.
• Principles and methods of scheduling, logistics, and recordkeeping; including the use of electronic health records.
• Community resources for health and mental health.
• Mental health counseling, laws, ethics, and mandatory reporting requirements.

• Organize, implement, and direct program activities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Interpret and explain pertinent program and department policies and procedures. Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned professional, technical, intern and support staff.
• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative working relationships with others.
• Work beyond normal business hours, attend evening meetings and/or perform weekend work, and travel.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of mental health education program goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for provision of program services to students; implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned personnel.
• Develop and implement program activities by compiling, evaluating, and determining student needs.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned programs; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for grant proposals; monitor and control expenditures.
• Promote, prepare, and conduct special activities, events, and presentations in support of the program.
• Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and training to mental health counseling interns.
• Assess, evaluate, and counsel students in a wide range of mental health issues; including substance abuse and trauma; conduct crisis interventions and facilitate referrals as necessary.
• Work closely with public safety and campus police, assist with crisis screenings, intervention, de-escalation services, and connect or refer individuals to other community services/programs.
• Research, compile, and prepare reports and documentation on program activities; analyze program and develop corrective action; maintain records of findings and corrective actions; prepare periodic status reports.
• Represent program with committees, outside organizations, and on staff subcommittees as necessary; coordinate program activities with other district divisions and departments and outside agencies.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with co-workers, other district employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication. Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Other Duties

Physical Demands

Applicant Information

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Supplemental application questions; (3) Resume; (4) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (5) Cover letter and/or reference list, if requested; and (6) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS:
If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.
If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store; then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.
Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

For assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-2171 Fax: (408) 867-9059
Email: Jobs@wvm.edu

Selection Process

• After the deadline date, a committee will review and evaluate applications and supporting materials to select the applicants to be interviewed. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.
• All candidates will receive an e-notification to acknowledge receipt of their application materials. If not contacted within 3-6 weeks following the close of the recruitment, no suitable match was determined at this time.
• Travel expenses to attend first-level interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
• The District may choose to re-advertise or indefinitely delay filling a position. Some positions may include first and second level interviews.
• The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• Any tentative verbal offer of employment is contingent upon formal approval of the college Governing Board.
• Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Posting Number

FY22/23-036FT

Open Date

09/06/2022

Close Date

10/09/2022

Open Until Filled

No