Rancho Santiago Community College District
Salary Range: $92,244.38 - $151,761.88/11-month academic year (192 days), depending upon education and experience
Job Type:
Job Number: AC26-01431
Location: 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA
Division: SAC Student Services
Closing: 9/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
POSITION DETAILS
About Rancho Santiago Community College District
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD)is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.
RSCCD's student population is a direct reflection of the diverse communities in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a whole, the district has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students: 51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian & Filipino, and 2% are African American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresented students. There is a commitment to foster student centered values among our employees to provide equitable student learning, academic excellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-quality educational programs and student support services, the district ensures that students have the appropriate resources to achieve their goals.
At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers.
About the Position
The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college student populations, including those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, Dual Enrollment, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD's mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling students to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world.
Candidates should show sensitivity to diverse learning needs and a commitment to equity and anti-racism. They will help empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning.
Program Description
The Health and Wellness Center is committed to supporting student success by recognizing that overall wellness is integral to academic achievement. The Center provides comprehensive physical and mental health services to the college community in a confidential setting, with sensitivity to individual needs. Services include high-quality clinical care, innovative health and wellness programs, and referrals to low-cost providers in the surrounding area, all delivered in a caring, cost-effective, and convenient manner.
Currently enrolled full-time and part-time SAC and SCE students are eligible for services, most of which are offered at no cost. A nominal fee may apply for certain laboratory tests, prescribed medications, and select medical procedures. Psychological Services include short-term brief therapy, crisis intervention, prevention, wellness programming, and referrals to community resources when longer-term or specialized care is indicated. Students may be eligible for up to 10 sessions per academic year, depending on clinical need. Services are available in person and via HIPAA-compliant TeleHealth (Zoom) to increase accessibility, reduce barriers, and minimize stigma.
General Responsibilities
Provide consultation, support, crisis intervention, and brief psychological counseling to students whose mental or emotional concerns interfere with success in college. Provide outreach services to the campus community. Provide referral services to students in need of psychological resources beyond those provided on campus. Consult with faculty, staff, administrators, and interdisciplinary teams regarding student mental health and wellness concerns. Provide supervision and training to psychology interns. Strictly adhere to the ethical principles of psychologists as outlined by the American Psychological Association, and comply with California laws and regulations governing the practice of psychology. Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
(Applicants must meet one of the following):
- Possess from an accredited institution:
- Possess from an accredited institution: A doctorate (Ph.D or PsyD.) in clinical or counseling psychology AND possess or be eligible for a license as a psychologist issued by the California State Board of Psychology (Please reference the California Business and Professions Code Section 2946) AND three (3) years recent post-licensure experience providing clinical services such as psychologist counseling, psychological assessments, and crisis intervention.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recent experience in clinical or counseling psychology offering direct experience (treatment and assessment) to clients/patients.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Recent experience in providing psychological services in a community college or university setting.
- Experience in assessment, crisis intervention, and brief psychological counseling.
- Experience as a clinical supervisor of doctoral interns or practicum students in clinical or counseling psychology.
- A working knowledge of, and experience with, student learning outcomes and assessment.
- Experience in teaching students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and widely varying levels of proficiency preferred.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete online Rancho Santiago Community College District application that includes the items listed below by the position's closing date. The application process will align with RSCCD Administrative Regulations 7120.1 Full-Time Faculty Recruitment and Selection (Download PDF reader). Recruitment will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.
A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:
- RSCCD Online Application
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume - details all relevant education, training, teaching experience (including courses taught) and other work experience.
- Academic Transcripts (Unofficial copies of undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate transcripts).
- License (License as a psychologist issued by the California State Board of Psychology (Please reference the California Business and Professions Code Section 2946))
Hiring Process Timeline
It is anticipated that the screening activities will be conducted as follows:
Week of September 21:
Screening Begins
Week of October 19:
Initial Interviews
Month of October 26:
Final Interviews with the College President
February 2027:
Start of Spring 2027
Foreign Degrees
Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is approved by or a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), or Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Application Screening
In addition to the specific requirements and responsibilities listed in the Job Announcement, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates:
- Educational experience breadth and depth
- Work experience breadth and depth
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Curriculum development
- Program development
- Community involvement
- Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socioeconomic community
- Credential or minimum qualifications authorizing service in other areas of need
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
- Bilingual ability (if needed)
Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.
Interview
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews may be, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:
- Oral communication skills
- Presentation
- Problem-solving skills
- Successful teaching, problem-solving, or performance demonstration
- Writing skills/demonstration
Disability Accommodations
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Interviewing Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Recruitment Office in the Human Resources Division at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling [contact details available in the full listing].
Conditions of Employment
The selected candidate is required to complete the following before employment as part of the onboarding process:
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.
- Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)
- Submit official transcripts.
- Submit official verification of employment letters.
EEO STATEMENT
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the District's workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.
RSCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional employment offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if RSCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/5409385/psychologist-bilingual-spanish
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