Mental Health Consultant

MTC Corrections•Clearfield, UT

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation operates the Clearfield Job Corps Center in Clearfield, Utah, and is seeking a Mental Health Consultant to support students’ health and well-being. The role coordinates and provides direct and indirect mental health services and treatment for students, and is responsible for implementing and monitoring the center’s total mental health program. The consultant plans and conducts administrative and program activities, emphasizing prevention and early identification of mental health problems. The role advises the center director and wellness services staff on mental health matters, supports coordination with other center departments, and coordinates student case management among relevant staff. The consultant also helps staff apply mental health principles and techniques, provides training on referrals and follow-up care, and assists with services for the TEAP/TUPP program.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Two years of related experience.
Experience with youth.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer proficiency.
Valid Utah driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and conduct administrative and programmatic activities for the student mental health program.
Implement a mental health program emphasizing prevention, early detection, and identification of mental health problems.
Advise the center director and wellness services staff on mental health matters, including staffing requirements, student terminations for mental health reasons, and the cost of mental health services and inpatient facility use.
Promote coordination and integration of the mental health program with counseling, social development, recreation, and other center departments.
Coordinate case management among TEAP/TUPP staff, counselors, wellness staff, the physician, instructors, and other applicable staff regarding student behavior, compliance, medication, side effects, and treatment progress.
Assist staff in developing and using mental health principles and techniques, including approaches to substance abuse, sexuality, aggressive behavior, and poor communication.
Train center staff on mental health referrals and coordinate follow-up care.
Assist the TEAP/TUPP program with program development, consultation, treatment planning, referrals, and training.
Provide direct and indirect mental health services and treatment for students.