Licensed Mental Health Consultant

Eckerd Connects•Denison, IA

92d•$80,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Consultant will develop, implement, and monitor the Mental Health Program to include staff development, mental health counseling of students, TEAP program counseling, according to the Job Corps federal regulations and the Policy and Requirements Handbook. The Mental Health Consultant provides on-call mental health services for emergencies, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. MHC may provide services by phone or in person. May choose arrangements for services on behalf of the center. Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the center’s Mental Health Program, including supervision of all mental health interns and employees. The Mental health Consultant advises the Center Director and Health Services staff of all mental health matters. Conducts staff development and training in the use of mental health principles and techniques. Provides consultation with Health Services staff and all other appropriate staff concerning student mental health issues. Develops constructive programs for meeting students’ mental health issues and works with center disciplinary, maximum benefits, intergroup relations and the AODA prevention programs. Documents and submits forms and correspondence to local, state, and federal agencies to meet all program requirements. Issues and maintains Standing Orders on all mental health issues as required by the National Job Corps program. Provides evaluation and diagnostic services to inpatient or outpatient students. Provides limited psychiatric treatment as permitted by licensure. Arranges off-center referrals and treatments as needed according to National Job Corps directives. Provides documentation and referrals for students who are recommended for termination from the program.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatric Social Worker acceptable licenses.
Must be licensed in the state of Iowa.
Experience working with disadvantaged youth.
Knowledge of mental health issues of disadvantaged youth.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulation.
1 year of experience as a licensed independent practitioner providing assessment and treatment services to adolescents and young adults required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.
This role is classified as safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Job Corps experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor the Mental Health Program, including staff development and counseling of students.
Provide on-call mental health services for emergencies, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via phone or in person.
Supervise all mental health interns and employees.
Advise the Center Director and Health Services staff on mental health matters.
Conduct staff development and training in mental health principles and techniques.
Consult with Health Services staff and other appropriate staff on student mental health issues.
Develop constructive programs for student mental health issues and collaborate with various center programs.
Document and submit forms and correspondence to local, state, and federal agencies.
Issue and maintain Standing Orders on mental health issues as required by the National Job Corps program.
Provide evaluation and diagnostic services to inpatient or outpatient students.
Provide limited psychiatric treatment as permitted by licensure.
Arrange off-center referrals and treatments as needed.
Provide documentation and referrals for students recommended for termination from the program.