Job Details

Interim Director, Psychological Services

Position Number: 6651702
Location: Long Beach, CA
Position Type: Counseling

Interim Director, Psychological Services

Salary: $130,760.00 - $178,159.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: A26-04
Closing: 10/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Trade Tech and Community Learning Campus, CA
Department: Student Affairs

Description

INTERIM DIRECTOR, PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 38,695 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 59% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 12% are African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning). For more information on our College demographics please click here:https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/college-facts.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Dean of Students Affairs / Vice President of Student Support Services, the incumbent serves as the chief psychological services consultant to the campus on behalf of students and in matters requiring input from a counseling psychology perspective and is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Interim Director, Psychological Services is responsible for providing mental health services of moderate to complex nature to District students. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the functions of the District's psychological and mental health services as a mental health educator and advocate for students, staff and the campus community. The Interim Director makes independent mental assessments, diagnoses and evaluations, and provide crisis intervention to students in accordance with state and District laws, regulations and protocols. The duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies, procedures and guidelines. The Interim Director, Psychological Services provides lead direction, supervision, and training to assigned staff in programs offering direct mental health and psychological services and handles the more complex mental health assignments of students and the campus community. The incumbent is expected to serve in a supervising capacity, manage staff, students, and interns.

COLLEGE MISSION
Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.

At Long Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Provides lead direction, consultation, training and supervision to staff and interns; evaluates the work of assigned technical and support staff; administers specified program area; provides education to assigned staff, students, faculty, community agencies and the public; participates in quality assurance/peer review functions; provides direction for psychological services, mental health services and related campus activities. Serves on LBCC's Behavior Intervention Team (BIT). Provides "on call" coverage in collaboration with after-hours call service.
Consults and serves as a liaison with community agencies and other mental health programs and services to evaluate campus community health needs and services.
Provides professional complex psychological and mental health care to students in accordance with District laws and regulations and protocols; makes independent mental health assessments, conducts assessments, diagnoses and evaluates student needs in the clinic and on campus; advises patients on mental health maintenance and recovery regarding mental health issues and refers the more complex mental health or psychological problems to emergency services or an appropriate mental health provider; provides emergency care or crisis intervention and referrals for follow up care in accordance with District crisis prevention and intervention protocols, procedures and state and District laws and regulations.
Complies with federal regulations, including but not limited to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), for the privacy and security of student information; explains the law and privacy policies to students as needed; maintains appropriate documentation of access to medical records.
Documents student information, treatment plan, and maintains confidential records; prepares needed reports in accordance with state and District laws and regulations.
Serves as a mental health educator and advocate for students, and the community; ensures quality mental health care by consulting and coordinating with LBCC Staff, Faculty and community resources to assess, plan, implement and evaluate student's care; works with the community, plans, coordinates and conducts outreach and educational health programs by soliciting donations of materials and resources and participation of community members; plans, prepares and presents resource tables, presentations and lectures to students on a variety of mental health issues; advertises and promotes student mental health services events; maintains stock of current literature on a variety of mental health and medical topics; develops and promotes the Student Health Services, Mental Health website; and serves as a technical resource for students.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Evidence-based mental health practice.
Principles and techniques of evidence-based mental health assessment, risk assessment and interventions.
Principles of psychopharmacology.
College-based mental health services.
Federal, state and local laws, codes, rules, regulations and court decisions applicable to mental health assessment and treatment.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Ability to:

Perform specialized duties related to the mental health care of community college students.
Assure compliance with established federal, state and District program performance standards and protocols in areas of assigned responsibility.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations regarding mental health issues.
Function as a member of a team.
Appropriately respond to mental health emergencies, conduct risk assessment and interventions.
Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of assigned responsibility.
Interpret, apply, explain and reach sound decisions in accordance with District and department policies, procedures and labor contract provisions.
Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Operate a computer using word processing and other business software and other standard office equipment.
Organize and maintain specialized files.
Maintain confidentiality of District files and records.
Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential issues and patient situations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other District management, staff, faculty, administrators, students, community mental health care providers and others encountered in the course of work

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a master's degree; AND
One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Social Work, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, PhD in Psychology from an accredited university
Four (4) years of managing clinical services and progressively responsible experience working with school systems or other agencies providing direct behavioral and/or mental health services.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.
Current, valid California State license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Mental Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person or by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms; Employees are frequently required to walk and stand; and lift up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and understand documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information and skills; perform detailed work with frequent interruptions; work under deadlines; and interact with College management, administrators, staff, students, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.

Additional Information

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Long Beach City College only considers complete applications for employment. All application materials must be electronically submitted and uploaded by the applicant by the application deadline. Applications are initially screened for completeness and State Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

A Long Beach Community College District application.
A cover letter outlining your education and experience relevant to this position.
A list of three references, including current telephone numbers of both colleagues and supervisors
A current resume or CV.
ALL graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title andconferral date. This includes transcripts for any and all for the following degrees, BA/BS, MA/MS and above (Ed.D.,Ph.D., etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications.
Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE).
Applicants who do not meet the Statewide Minimum Qualifications for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a Supplemental Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader).

SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Application deadline: 10/29/2025

Application screening: Week of 11/03/2025

Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications.

Interviews: tentatively Week of 11/17/2025

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Long Beach City College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

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