Part Time Mental Health Consultant
About The Position
The Mental Health Consultant (MHC) develops, implements, and monitors the center’s Mental Health Program in accordance with federal Job Corps regulations and the Policy and Requirements Handbook. The role includes staff development, counseling students and TEAP participants, supervising mental health interns and employees, and advising the Center Director and Health Services staff on mental health matters. The MHC provides on-call mental health services for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone or in person, and may determine service arrangements on behalf of the center. The consultant also provides evaluation and diagnostic services to inpatient or outpatient students and limited psychiatric treatment as permitted by licensure. Services may be provided through a part-time or 1099 arrangement, at 10–15 hours per week, for an hourly rate of $50–$60. The position is based at Pittsburgh Job Corps in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Candidates must hold an acceptable clinical license and be licensed in Pennsylvania. Employment is contingent on passing a drug screen and successfully completing a nationwide criminal background check.
Requirements
- Hold an acceptable license as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, or psychiatric social worker.
- Be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Have at least 1 year of experience as a licensed independent practitioner providing assessment and treatment services to adolescents and young adults.
- Have knowledge of mental health issues affecting disadvantaged youth.
- Be able to work a flexible schedule.
- Pass a drug screen in compliance with the employer’s Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
- Successfully complete a nationwide criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with disadvantaged youth.
- Job Corps experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor the center’s Mental Health Program in accordance with Job Corps regulations and the Policy and Requirements Handbook.
- Provide on-call mental health services for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone or in person; determine service arrangements on behalf of the center as needed.
- Supervise mental health interns and employees.
- Advise the Center Director and Health Services staff on mental health matters.
- Conduct staff development and training on mental health principles and techniques.
- Consult with Health Services staff and other appropriate staff about student mental health issues.
- Develop programs to address students’ mental health issues and collaborate with center disciplinary, maximum benefits, intergroup relations, and AODA prevention programs.
- Document and submit forms and correspondence to local, state, and federal agencies to meet program requirements.
- 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 and limited psychiatric treatment as permitted by licensure.
- Arrange off-center referrals and treatments as needed under National Job Corps directives.
- Provide documentation and referrals for students recommended for termination from the program.
Benefits
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
- AD&D insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
