PART TIME POOL - COUNSELOR (Mental Health)
Listed compensation
$50.32-$61.17/hr
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Job Description
Transforming lives through learning isn’t just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.
The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.
Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!
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Job Summary
Department: Health Services
FTE: <67%
Work hours: Varies based on assignment
Starting Salary Range: $50.32 - $61.17 (Class II, step 1 to Class VI, step 1) based on the Adjunct, Overload and Substitute Salary Schedule.
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Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2027
Job Description
Summary
Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of part time faculty to perform tasks which support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District. Part time faculty have responsibilities in regards to their classroom assignment, evaluation of students, curriculum, student advising, professional development, and any assignment-specific needs.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling, OR
- The equivalent.
(Note: A Bachelor's degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline).
NOTE: If you are applying under an Equivalency, you MUST submit additional Equivalency Determination Form. Your Equivalency Materials must be included in order to submit your application.
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Preferred Qualifications
A current California License as a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Clinical Psychologist.
Working Conditions
Faculty positions may require long periods of standing and walking in a typical classroom setting. Specific conditions may vary by subjects taught.
Salary Schedule
- Adjunct, Overload and Substitute Salary Schedule.
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Benefits
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an optional part time faculty benefits program, and membership in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or the Pension Eligible Alternative Retirement (PEAR) Plan.
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Key Responsibilities
Part-time faculty are responsible for classroom instruction, student evaluation, and curriculum development. They also provide student advising and support the vision and values of the college district.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field. A current California license as an MFT, LCSW, or Clinical Psychologist is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
In California, the Mental Health Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$76k (43 salary observations; 118 listings), vs ~$76k nationally (580 salary observations; 2,225 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $105k–$127k | Mental Health Counseling median $79k (middle half $69k–$97k)39 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $76k median in California | $76k nationally (−1%)43 state / 580 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$105k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in California | 31 active | 789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 28% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 310 in the last 30 days | 233 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | −10.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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