Part Time Mental Health Consultant
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 Pennsylvania.
- Experience working with disadvantaged youth; Job Corps experience preferred.
- Knowledge of mental health issues of disadvantaged youth.
- 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.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Job Corps experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor the Mental Health Program, including staff development and mental health 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 regarding student mental health issues.
- Develop programs to address student mental health issues and collaborate with disciplinary, maximum benefits, intergroup relations, and AODA prevention programs.
- Document and submit forms and correspondence to local, state, and federal agencies.
- Issue and maintain Standing Orders on all mental health issues as required by the National Job Corps program.
- Provide evaluation and diagnostic services to inpatient or outpatient students, including limited psychiatric treatment as permitted by licensure.
- Arrange off-center referrals and treatments as needed and provide documentation and referrals for students recommended for termination.
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
