Student Services Specialist (Licensed Mental Health Professional,)

Title: Student Services Specialist (Licensed Mental Health Professional)

Position Number:

Hiring Unit: Office of the VP for Community Colleges Academic Affairs

Location: Manoa

Date Posted: January 5 2026

Closing Date: January 21 2026

Band: B

Salary: Salary Schedules and Placement Information

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Month: 11-Month

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

(**Denotes Essential Functions)

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Professional Work Experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of mental health counseling as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with mental health counseling.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of presentations trainings and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer apply word processing and spreadsheet software.
• If applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze interpret and use sound logic and judgment when applying administrative policies and procedures.
• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to intervene in crisis situations using sound professional judgment and ethical practice.
• Ability to work successfully in an environment with a wide range of personalities and needs while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Familiarity and experience with UH policies and procedures.
• Display strong organizational skills for handling cases.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues related to Native Hawaiians and other indigenous populations.

To Apply

Click on the Apply button to complete an application and attach the following required documents:

1. Cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position;

2. Resume;

3. Name and contact information (telephone number and email address) of at least three (3) professional references; and

4. Graduate and undergraduate academic transcript(s) showing name of institution degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position. (Copies are acceptable but original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications. 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. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

Late incomplete or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Academic record/grade summaries will not be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents.

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Inquiries

Community Colleges Human Resources Office

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