Student Services Specialist

University-of-Hawaii-System; Hawaii; On-site; USD 651,000 - 779,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawaii System seeks a Licensed Mental Health Professional for Student Services at Leeward Community College. The role covers assessments, therapy, crisis intervention, advocacy, consultation, and program evaluation, reporting to the Mental Health Unit Head.

Responsibilities include psychoeducational/workshops, outreach to promote student well-being, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Current State of Hawaii license as LCSW, LMHC, or MFT.
• Experience in professional mental health counseling and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychotherapeutic services to students in person or online.
• Timely documentation of clinical interventions and treatment notes.

Skills

Clinical mental health counseling

Crisis intervention

Electronic medical records

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Title: Student Services Specialist (Licensed Mental Health Professional)

Position Number: 0097453T

Hiring Unit: Student Services

Location: Leeward Community College

Date Posted: October 14, 2026

Closing Date: October 28, 2026, 11:59 PM HST

Band: B

Monthly Type: 11 Month

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Info: PBB, minimum $5,640/month

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Temporary to 06/30/27, with the possibility of extension pending satisfactory job performance, availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. To begin approximately December 2026, pending actual staffing requirements and availability of funds. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend, on- and off-campus, including but not limited to Leeward Community College at Waianae Moku and neighbor islands. Designated as a confidential resource.

The role entails providing essential support in the planning and administration of mental health programs and services within the Student Services units. Reporting directly to the Mental Health Unit Head, the Licensed Mental Health Professional is responsible for assessments; eligibility determinations; treatment, including but not limited to psychotherapy or psychotherapeutic techniques; crisis intervention; student-centered advocacy; consultation; and evaluation. This role also includes providing psychoeducational and wellness workshops, and outreach activities to promote student mental health and campus well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities

(NOTE: ** denotes Essential Functions)

1. **Support the mission of the campus’ Mental Health & Wellness Program in providing the highest quality, accessible, and culturally competent mental health services & wellness services to enhance students' social-emotional well-being and success in achieving both academic and life goals.
2. **Provide scheduled, direct face-to-face or online specialized, short-term, focused, goal-oriented psychotherapeutic services to students, in individual or group settings, who have a wide range of psychiatric, psychological, and psychosocial behavioral problems.
3. **Implement appropriate evidenced-based interventions and techniques to assist students in achieving their individualized goals and outcomes, i.e., reducing distress and increasing coping skills which enhance academic performance, and build self-efficacy and support in their natural environment.
4. **Timely documentation of clinical interventions and treatment notes, maintaining program forms, clinical charts, program evaluation, and data collection as required by the program and their licensed profession.
5. **Participate actively in the college's Title IX program.
6. **Serve as the mental health subject matter expert for individual cases on the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT).
7. ** Provide clinical consultation and technical assistance to other staff and employees regarding the specialized mental health needs of students; and identify and implement improved methods, policies, procedures, standards, and interventions including problem-solving for difficult and complex cases to support student performance
8. **Participate in psycho-education and outreach efforts to increase awareness of mental health services, reduce stigma, and enhance student well-being.
9. **Support and participate in the overall activities, initiatives and administrative work of the College’s mental health team.
10. **Train, oversee, and/or supervise student workers, peer mentors, interns, and practicum students, as needed and/or appropriate.
11. **Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team with program staff, administration, instructors, and other colleagues.
12. **Practice with a commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice, as well as personal and professional integrity.
13. **Maintain a State of Hawaii license for their appropriate profession and act in a manner consistent with the code of ethics of their licensed profession and State of Hawaii statutes.
14. **Work on nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
15. Work periodically on neighbor-island campuses as needed
16. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field; and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor; Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychologist; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Current State of Hawaii license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, or a Marriage and Family Therapist.
3. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in the area of professional Mental Health counseling as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standards and evolving concepts, principles, and methodologies.
4. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and theories and systems associated with mental health counseling.
5. Demonstrated ability in using electronic medical records systems and working with confidential and sensitive information.
6. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide-ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative, and timely manner.
7. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally, and by preparation of reports and other materials.
8. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
9. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and other commonly used software.
10. Demonstrated understanding of issues related to high-risk, indigenous, and underserved populations.
11. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines.
12. Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and use sound logic and judgment when applying administrative policies and procedures.
13. Demonstrated ability to produce work that is detail-oriented, accurate, neat, and organized and must be able to follow up on assigned tasks through satisfactory completion.
14. Ability to work outside of normal working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
15. Ability to travel to neighbor-island campuses as needed.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Doctoral degree in psychology or educational psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or in clinical psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) approved program in clinical psychology and current State of Hawai'i license as a Psychologist.
2. At least 2 years of experience as a licensed professional in the field of Mental Health, Clinical Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
3. Demonstrated ability to intervene in crisis situations using sound professional judgment and ethical practice.
4. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in an environment with a wide range of personalities and needs, while maintaining a positive attitude.
5. Familiarity and experience with UH policies and procedures
6. Display strong organizational skills for handling cases
7. Evidence of commitment to Leeward Community College’s vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawaii and the world.

Inquiries

Leeward Community College
Human Resources Office
808-455-0326
[e-mail]

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