Licensed Mental Health Specialist (Casual Hire)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Kapiolani CC, Honolulu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Temporary
Job Number
2026-01422
Department
Kapiolani Community College - Office for Student Affairs
Opening Date
07/09/2026
Closing Date
7/30/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:
Casual
Description
University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College, Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs is seeking applications for two (2) Licensed Mental Health Specialist. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:
Important note: Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawaii may apply for Casual Hire positions, 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 as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees (i.e., paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Working Title: Licensed Mental Health Specialist
Position Number: Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
Location: Kapi'olani Community College
Date Posted: July 9, 2026
Closing Date: July 30, 2026, 11:59 PM HST
Salary Range: Commensurate based on education and experience
Schedule: Monday to Friday; 7:45 am to 4:30 pm (Flexible scheduling based on needs)
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: Special Funds
Other Condition: Continuation is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, and renewal of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
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 and psychosocial behavioral problems.
Implement appropriate techniques to assist students in supporting individualized goals and outcomes, ie, reducing distress and increasing coping skills which enhance academic performance, and build self-efficacy and support in their natural environment.
Document clinical interventions and maintain program forms, clinical charts, program evaluation, and data collection as required by the program and their licensed profession.
Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team with program staff, administration, instructors, and other colleagues.
Practice with a commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice, as well as personal and professional integrity.
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.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field; and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities as a Licensed 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.
Current State of Hawaii license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapy.
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 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 reports 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 software, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and other commonly used software.
Demonstrated understanding of issues related to Native Hawaiians or other indigenous populations.
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
Demonstrated ability to work outside of normal working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Demonstrated ability to travel to neighbor-island campuses during the work week, as needed.
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 and current State of Hawaii license as a Psychologist.
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
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the "To Apply" section carefully)
To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:
Cover letter;
Resume;
The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and
Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be 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. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted
Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted
Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
NOTE:
The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi'olani Community College and will not be returned.
Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.
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Inquiries: Kapiolani Community College Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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/
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In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following: Note: By checking off the following options, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirement to include attachments with this application and I am aware that incomplete applications will not be considered.
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