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Manager II, Mental Health & Wellness HUB

Lone Star College, Houston, TX, United States


Job Title: Manager II, Mental Health & Wellness HUB

Location: LSC-System Office

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 44588

Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC

Student Focused

Own It

Foster Belonging

Cultivate Community

Choose Learning

Job Description
Purpose and Scope
The Manager II, Mental Health & Wellness HUB provides leadership and oversight for a multidisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed mental health professionals within the Mental Health and Wellness Services Department. This role ensures the effective delivery of clinical services, supports departmental planning and evaluation, and helps drive key performance outcomes. Responsibilities include staff supervision, providing or overseeing direct clinical services (e.g., counseling, crisis intervention, assessment), and supporting student, faculty, and staff wellness initiatives. The Clinical Manager also serves as a liaison to campus stakeholders in the Director's absence, coordinates after-hours/on-call coverage, and supports internship programs in collaboration with academic partners. This position plays a vital role in campus-wide mental health efforts and may be called upon during campus emergencies. Moderate travel between LSC locations is required.

Essential Job Functions

Oversees day-to-day clinical operations of an assigned team of clinicians and develops and modifies clinical workflows to ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health services

Provides leadership, vision, and direction to the clinical team to support department goal while participating and leading an interdisciplinary team and collaborating with stakeholders

Provides administrative supervision to clinical staff, including both licensed and unlicensed professionals in accordance with board guidelines

Conducts hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations for clinical team members and delivers training and professional development for clinical staff

Provides direct clinical services as needed, including individual/group counseling (personal and career), psychoeducation, assessments, triage, case management, crisis intervention, and referrals

Plans and delivers outreach, training, and wellness programs for faculty, staff, and students

Assists the Director in departmental planning, administration, management, and evaluation, reviews, and updates departmental policies and procedures to ensures compliance with legal, ethical, and institutional guideline

Assists with the coordination and configuration of the electronic health record (EHR) system and utilizes the electronic health record (EHR) system and other LSC platforms to chart, manage referrals and document student progress

May provide consultation and training to the broader community

Oversees and conducts chart reviews and implements feedback to ensure quality care

Serves as departmental representative in collaboration and consultation with faculty, staff, and students and parents

Coordinates and provides after-hours and on-call clinical coverage and responds to campus crises, including occasional after-hours support for outreach and intervention

Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong leadership, administrative, and organizational skills

Knowledge of clinical operations, documentation, and mental health service delivery

Skilled in psychotherapy (individual, couples, group), intake and risk assessment, and crisis intervention

Experience supervising and training clinical staff and interns

Effective in delivering workshops, presentations, and outreach

Understanding of college student development, collegiate mental health, and multicultural issues

Familiarity with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards in clinical practice

Ability to collaborate across departments and contribute to campus initiatives

Physical Abilities
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position

Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

Master's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

At least 3 years of management-level experience in any setting and/or at least 3 years of experience in a higher education setting

LPC, LCSW, LPA-I, or LMFT

Preferred Qualifications

At least 3 years management level experience in any setting

At least 3 years of experience in a higher education setting

LPC-S, LCSW-S, LP, LPA-I, or LMFT-S

Salary
Hiring salary range is $72,821-$83,745

EEO Statement
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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