Mental Health Clinician (LGBTQIA+ Focus) Professional Expert- Licensed Professionals

Position Type

Professional Expert

Hourly Rate: Please click the following link to view the current Temporary Employment Hourly Pay Schedules.

Posting Number: T-035-2024

Division: Student Services

Department: Behavioral Health Services

Current Work Schedule (days, hours):

• This is a temporary, long-term, hourly as needed position without permanent status.
• Services provided in-person.

Open Date: 06/30/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Overview

Mt. San Antonio College is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Professional Expert – Mental Health Clinician to provide mental health services to a diverse student population, with a specialized focus on supporting LGBTQIA+ students. The clinician will offer short-term counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and outreach services to promote student well-being and academic success.

This position requires a strong commitment to equity, cultural humility, and healing centered engagement, ensuring that students of all backgrounds, particularly LGBTQIA+ students, feel supported in their mental health journey.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Active and unrestricted licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Clinical Psychologist) in California.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience, preferably in a higher education, community mental health, or LGBTQIA+ affirming setting.
• Demonstrated experience providing mental health support to LGBTQIA+ individuals, including an understanding of intersectionality, gender identity, and minority stress.
• Strong knowledge of healing centered engagement, culturally responsive, and gender-affirming care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professional ethics, and adherence to legal guidelines in mental health practice.
• Knowledge of Title IX, FERPA, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations affecting college students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide short-term, solution-focused individual and group counseling to students experiencing mental health challenges.
• Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide appropriate interventions tailored to the needs of LGBTQIA+ students.
• Offer crisis intervention and risk assessment, including suicide prevention and safety planning.
• Refer students to community resources and coordinate care with off-campus providers when necessary.
• Work closely with campus departments, such as the PRIDE Center, ACCESS, Basic Needs and Student Health Services, to provide holistic support.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
• Stay informed about current best practices, policies, and research related to LGBTQIA+ mental health care.

Outreach & Training

• Develop and facilitate workshops, psychoeducational groups, and presentations on mental health topics relevant to LGBTQIA+ students.
• Collaborate with student organizations, faculty, and staff to promote mental health awareness and resources.
• Provide consultation and training to faculty and staff on best practices for supporting LGBTQIA+ students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a community college setting or with young adults/emerging adults.
• Bilingual (Spanish, ASL, or other language relevant to the student population).
• Experience facilitating group therapy or peer support groups.

License(s) & Other Requirements

Active and unrestricted licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Clinical Psychologist) in California.

Conditions of Employment

The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College’s campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.

Notice to all prospective employees – The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.

As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘Responsible Employee’ under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College’s Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.