Job Details

Temporary, Part-Time Mental Health Associate

Position Number: 7084370
Location: Oakland, CA
Position Type: Counseling

Temporary, Part-Time Mental Health Associate

Peralta/College Information

Job Title
Temporary, Part-Time Mental Health Associate

Time Base
Part-Time: (flexible schedule; may include evenings)

Compensation
Ranges from $75.32- $97,444 I/hour. Salary placement based on education, experience and other provisions outlined in the District's agreement with the Peralta Federation of Teachers.

Position Type
Other

Department
Academic Affairs (121)

City
Oakland

State
CA

Job Description Summary
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 will support student mental health through individual therapy, case management, outreach, and wellness education.

Duties & 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Other Requirements

Desirable Qualifications

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.

Environmental Demands

Tools & Equipment Used

Application Deadline Date

Open Date
02/03/2026

First Review Date:

Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.

Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.

Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.

Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.

Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.

Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.

Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:

REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.

Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.

Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.

District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.

Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.

EEO Statement
The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Reasonable Accommodations
In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.

The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.

Benefits Information
FRINGE 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.

Mission Statement
The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.

To apply, please visit https://peraltaccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/8448

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