Psychologist (Bilingual - Spanish)

Rancho Santiago Community College District


Salary Range: $92,244.38 - $151,761.88/11-month academic year (192 days), depending upon education and experience

Job Type:

Job Number: AC26-01431

Location: 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA

Division: SAC Student Services

Closing: 9/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

POSITION DETAILS

About Rancho Santiago Community College District
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD)is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.
RSCCD's student population is a direct reflection of the diverse communities in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a whole, the district has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students: 51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian & Filipino, and 2% are African American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresented students. There is a commitment to foster student centered values among our employees to provide equitable student learning, academic excellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-quality educational programs and student support services, the district ensures that students have the appropriate resources to achieve their goals.

At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers.

About the Position
The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college student populations, including those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, Dual Enrollment, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD's mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling students to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world.
Candidates should show sensitivity to diverse learning needs and a commitment to equity and anti-racism. They will help empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning.

Program Description

The Health and Wellness Center is committed to supporting student success by recognizing that overall wellness is integral to academic achievement. The Center provides comprehensive physical and mental health services to the college community in a confidential setting, with sensitivity to individual needs. Services include high-quality clinical care, innovative health and wellness programs, and referrals to low-cost providers in the surrounding area, all delivered in a caring, cost-effective, and convenient manner.

Currently enrolled full-time and part-time SAC and SCE students are eligible for services, most of which are offered at no cost. A nominal fee may apply for certain laboratory tests, prescribed medications, and select medical procedures. Psychological Services include short-term brief therapy, crisis intervention, prevention, wellness programming, and referrals to community resources when longer-term or specialized care is indicated. Students may be eligible for up to 10 sessions per academic year, depending on clinical need. Services are available in person and via HIPAA-compliant TeleHealth (Zoom) to increase accessibility, reduce barriers, and minimize stigma.



General Responsibilities
Provide consultation, support, crisis intervention, and brief psychological counseling to students whose mental or emotional concerns interfere with success in college. Provide outreach services to the campus community. Provide referral services to students in need of psychological resources beyond those provided on campus. Consult with faculty, staff, administrators, and interdisciplinary teams regarding student mental health and wellness concerns. Provide supervision and training to psychology interns. Strictly adhere to the ethical principles of psychologists as outlined by the American Psychological Association, and comply with California laws and regulations governing the practice of psychology. Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
(Applicants must meet one of the following):

• Possess from an accredited institution:
  • Possess from an accredited institution: A doctorate (Ph.D or PsyD.) in clinical or counseling psychology AND possess or be eligible for a license as a psychologist issued by the California State Board of Psychology (Please reference the California Business and Professions Code Section 2946) AND three (3) years recent post-licensure experience providing clinical services such as psychologist counseling, psychological assessments, and crisis intervention.