Mental Health Clinician
About The Position
The Mental Health Clinician provides confidential, one-on-one counseling and short-term support to employees at a construction site. The role responds to mental health and emotional crises, assesses employee needs, and connects employees with appropriate community resources or long-term providers when needed. Counseling is supportive and short-term rather than ongoing therapy, with clear boundaries around scope of practice. The clinician also delivers mental health and wellness education and training to workers, documents sessions and referrals in accordance with professional and ethical standards, maintains confidentiality, and keeps the onsite clinic and office clean. The position works with internal and external partners and integrates with the client project team to support client objectives and programs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience providing one-on-one counseling to individuals.
- Strong crisis management and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse groups of employees.
- Familiarity with referral networks and local mental health resources.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with employees and clients at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to adapt to changes without compromise and become proficient quickly.
- Ability to operate effectively in unpredictable situations.
- Comfort working in a construction site environment.
- Comfort working at heights.
- Must adhere to all work rules, procedures, and standards.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provide confidential, one-on-one counseling sessions for employees at the construction site as needed.
- Respond to immediate mental health or emotional crises by providing short-term stabilization and support.
- Assess employee needs and refer employees to appropriate community resources or long-term providers when necessary.
- Provide supportive counseling while maintaining clear boundaries and not providing ongoing therapy.
- Provide education and awareness about mental health and wellness in the workplace.
- Provide ongoing mental health education and training to workers.
- Document sessions and referrals in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable ethical guidelines.
- Maintain cleanliness of the onsite clinic and office.
- Build lasting relationships with internal and external partners.
- Integrate with the client project team to support client objectives and programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
