(Casual) Mental Health Specialist bei University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

**** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai’i may apply for Casual Hire appointments, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents or Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title:                                          (Casual Hire) Mental Health Specialist

Position Number:                     ***** Casual Hire

Hiring Unit:                                Hawaii Community College

Location:                                   Hilo

Date Posted:                             October 20, 2025

Closing Date:                            October 22, 2025

Salary:                                       $31.35/hour

Full Time/Part Time:                  Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:            Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide initial and/or direct mental health support services to individual students, couples, and groups regarding a wide range of personal and academic concerns. These services include intake, assessment, case management, and crisis intervention.
2. Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programming and outreach for the campus community on topics including but not limited to sexual assault, suicide prevention, and alcohol/substance abuse.
3. Provide consultation and professional development activities for faculty, administration, and staff regarding interpreting and advocating for addressing the psychological and developmental needs of students.
4. Provide case management services for students in collaboration with the behavior intervention team.
5. Assist with data collection and analysis of data for annual and comprehensive unit reviews.
6. Participate in campus initiatives designed to enhance student well-being, for example: Pau Violence Committee, Basic Needs Committee, Ka’ao Student Success Conference, etc.
7. Assumes other related duties as assigned.
8. Duties may include but not be limited to nights and weekends

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's in Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or related field.
2. 2 years experience in supporting mental health services.
3. Working knowledge of legal and ethical considerations when providing mental health services.
4. Experience developing prevention/education programming and presenting in front of large groups.
5. Experience with case management and handling confidential information.
6. Strong organization and communication skills.
7. Experience collaborating across disciplines and advocating for others.
8. Experience addressing safety concerns such as interpersonal violence, self-harming, suicidal behavior, or threats of violence.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of current clinical, legal, and ethical issues relevant to college mental health services.
2. Experience providing culturally responsive counseling to diverse populations.
3. Experience providing mental health services in a higher education institution.
4. Experience designing and implementing health and wellness programming.
5. Thorough understanding of institutional, state, and federal policies that impact the provision of mental health services.

Application Submission: Click on the "Apply" button to complete an application and attach the following required documents.

1. A Copy of your academic transcript(s) appropriate to the position are required to be attached in order to verify all courses completed and/or degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted). Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
2. Statement outlining how you meet minimum (and desirable, if applicable) qualification.
3. Names and contact information of three (3) references familiar with your job performance.
4. Resume.

Letters of recommendation are welcome. Applications lacking copies of academic transcript(s) will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. The application will be considered incomplete if material is unreadable. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last application received will be considered.

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Inquiries: 808-934-2525

Position Duties

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:  https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
 
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
 
 
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/