Director/Counselor of Mental Health & Wellness

Position Information Job Title Director/Counselor of Mental Health & Wellness Classification Title Rank Tenure Information Job Description Under supervision of the Vice President of Student Services, oversee the daily operations of the Mental Health and Wellness Programs on campus; provide personal and crisis counseling to students; prepare and monitor the program budgets; collaborate with and provide referrals to mental health partners and other community agencies as necessary; coordinate education and outreach activities; provide materials related to mental health and wellness for students; and perform related duties as assigned.

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FLSA Exempt Classified Management Date Modified:

April 2026 Required Qualifications Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic and socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff. A Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family, and child counseling or another closely related field; A current California license in a mental health field such as a Psychologist (PhD), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), or a closely related field. FRC does not pay for supervision, licensure/renewal fees and /or personal malpractice insurance. At least one year of counseling experience. Desirable Qualifications Experience working in an educational setting Counseling experience in higher education Experience managing a program or department Essential Duties The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title. Provides personal and crisis counseling to a diverse student body Performs evaluation/intake processes to identify student needs and develop treatment plans Works with community service providers for referrals, collaboration, and educational activities Communicates with parents of minors and students at risk Conducts crisis interventions and safety interventions In collaboration with the Director of Student Success Programs, oversees the daily operations of the Wellness and Success Center Ensures reports are completed on time and manages the department's budget in collaboration with the Program Staff Specialist Coordinates education and outreach activities and classroom presentations focused on mental health and wellness topics such as coping with anxiety, depression, avoiding sexual assault, substance abuse, and suicide awareness and prevention Develops and fosters relationships with faculty and staff through various avenues such as attending faculty-run meetings, division and department meetings, coaches meetings, etc. Participates in shared governance committees, including Safety Committee, Student Intervention, Student Services Council, and Campus Assessment, Response, Empowerment, and Support (CARES) Team Organizes and facilitates professional learning opportunities for staff on mental health and wellness topics Collaborates with faculty and staff regarding student mental health issues and appropriate referrals Collaborates with community agencies and student support programs to support the overall needs of the campus Serves as a confidential reporting contact, exempt from the duties of a responsible employee for purposes of sexual harassment reporting consistent with Education Code Section 66281.8. Collaborates with other Student Services programs to provide workshops and orientations to meet state and federal regulations. Ensures brochures, flyers, the website, and other materials related to the center's activities and services are up to date Responsible for program planning and direction Supervises staff, including student employees and Peer Educators Other related duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications See desirable qualifications Compliance Physical Characteristics The physical abilities involved in the performance of essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations are: Physical Demands Summary Manual dexterity to operate keyboards and edit papers. Speech and hearing to communicate effectively in individual and group settings. Vision to read text, forms and computer screens. This work is performed primarily in an office setting. Salary Range $81,703-100,203/ yr Opportunity Type Permanent Perm % 100 Perm Mo 10 Director/Counselor of Mental Health & Wellness 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 570 Golden Eagle Avenue, Quincy, CA 95971 $81,703 - $100,203 a year Feather River College 22 reviews $81,703 - $100,203 a year Position Information Job Title Director/Counselor of Mental Health & Wellness Classification Title Rank Tenure Information Job Description Under supervision of the Vice President of Student Services, oversee the daily operations of the Mental Health and Wellness Programs on campus; provide personal and crisis counseling to students; prepare and monitor the program budgets; collaborate with and provide referrals to mental health partners and other community agencies as necessary; coordinate education and outreach activities; provide materials related to mental health and wellness for students; and perform related duties as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION

:

FLSA Exempt Classified Management Date Modified:

April 2026 Required Qualifications Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic and socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff. A Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family, and child counseling or another closely related field; A current California license in a mental health field such as a Psychologist (PhD), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), or a closely related field. FRC does not pay for supervision, licensure/renewal fees and /or personal malpractice insurance. At least one year of counseling experience. Desirable Qualifications Experience working in an educational setting Counseling experience in higher education Experience managing a program or department Essential Duties The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title. Provides personal and crisis counseling to a diverse student body Performs evaluation/intake processes to identify student needs and develop treatment plans Works with community service providers for referrals, collaboration, and educational activities Communicates with parents of minors and students at risk Conducts crisis interventions and safety interventions In collaboration with the Director of Student Success Programs, oversees the daily operations of the Wellness and Success Center Ensures reports are completed on time and manages the department's budget in collaboration with the Program Staff Specialist Coordinates education and outreach activities and classroom presentations focused on mental health and wellness topics such as coping with anxiety, depression, avoiding sexual assault, substance abuse, and suicide awareness and prevention Develops and fosters relationships with faculty and staff through various avenues such as attending faculty-run meetings, division and department meetings, coaches meetings, etc. Participates in shared governance committees, including Safety Committee, Student Intervention, Student Services Council, and Campus Assessment, Response, Empowerment, and Support (CARES) Team Organizes and facilitates professional learning opportunities for staff on mental health and wellness topics Collaborates with faculty and staff regarding student mental health issues and appropriate referrals Collaborates with community agencies and student support programs to support the overall needs of the campus Serves as a confidential reporting contact, exempt from the duties of a responsible employee for purposes of sexual harassment reporting consistent with Education Code Section 66281.8. Collaborates with other Student Services programs to provide workshops and orientations to meet state and federal regulations. Ensures brochures, flyers, the website, and other materials related to the center's activities and services are up to date Responsible for program planning and direction Supervises staff, including student employees and Peer Educators Other related duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications See desirable qualifications Compliance Physical Characteristics The physical abilities involved in the performance of essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations are: Physical Demands Summary Manual dexterity to operate keyboards and edit papers. Speech and hearing to communicate effectively in individual and group settings. Vision to read text, forms and computer screens. This work is performed primarily in an office setting. Salary Range $81,703-100,203/ yr Opportunity Type Permanent Perm % 100 Perm Mo 10