Mental Health Consultant

Description

Job Summary: This position is a 0.2 PTE

The Center Mental Health Consultant (CMHC) is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the Mental Health Program to include staff development, mental health counseling of students, according to the Job Corps Federal Regulations and the (PRH) Policy and Requirements Handbook. The Job Corps Mental Health and Wellness Program is coordinated by a licensed mental health professional responsible for overall direction of the program and assumes responsibility for the quality of care rendered. The general emphasis of the Mental Health and Wellness Program is on the early identification and diagnosis of mental health problems; basic mental health care; and mental health promotion, prevention, and education designed to help students overcome barriers to employability. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Creates and sustains positive working relationships with co-workers. 
• Provides professional customer service to staff and students. 
• Active in Center/Company Leadership program.
• Stays current on Job Corps policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student records and maintains HIPPA compliance.
• Documents and submits forms and correspondence to local, state, and federal agencies to meet all requirements of the program. 
• Educates students about Health Services
• Participates in the Center’s applicant file review team to review and assess the applicant’s mental health, behavior and educational information e.g. IEP, 504 plan. This includes helping gather additional information from medical providers, schools or applicants to complete a clinical interview.
• Participates in the Disability Accommodation Committee.
• Submits recommendations to the Center Director for medical separations related to mental health in conjunction with the Center Physician and Health and Wellness Manager.
• Advises the Center Director and Health Services staff of all mental health matters.
• Conducts monthly medication reviews for students on long-term prescribed psychotropic medications with the Health and Wellness Manager (HWM) (or designee who is authorized under his/her state license to administer drugs). Medication rationale and review includes student adherence, side effects, and whether or not the medication is leading to the desired effect.
• Provides Short-term therapy with mental health checks as needed. The focus of these sessions to be on retention and behaviors that represent employability barriers.
• Conduct a mental health evaluation in the event of a mental health emergency and refer the student for psychiatric care.
• Prescribe, dispense, or administer prescribed medications according to state and Federal laws.
• The CMHC may make referrals to off-center mental health professionals or agencies for ongoing treatment and/or specialized services.
• Facilitates student education/training on topics related to mental health.
• Collaborates with drug & alcohol support staff regarding support and intervention needs of students with co-occurring conditions of mental health and substance use.
• Collaborates with counseling staff in developing and/or leading psycho-educational skill-building groups to promote wellness (e.g., relaxation training, anger management, mood regulation, assertiveness skills, handling relationships, sleep hygiene, etc.).
• Supports the Wellness Committee and activities.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum: Active, unrestricted license to practice as an independent practitioner in state where center is located and does not require supervision to practiced. Clinical/Counseling Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker. Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed independent practitioner providing assessment and treatment services to adolescents and young adults. A one-time waiver may be requested for candidates with a master’s degree or higher in behavioral health, and a license to practice independently in the state.

Preferred: Minimum plus Job Corps experience.

Knowledge: Knowledge of mental health issues of disadvantaged youth. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to relate to disadvantaged young adults (16-24 years old) and develop a rapport with students and staff. Ability to make sound decisions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures in Government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, etc. Ability to effectively present information and to respond to questions from management, government representatives and students. Strong assessment skills. Flexible work schedule.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently

Sitting

Seeing

Hearing

Speaking

Occasionally

Standing

Walking

Bending

Stooping

Squatting

Flexibility

Seldom

Climbing

Lifting 50 pounds

Carrying

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Running

Driving

Environmental Demands:

Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment 

Work Alone: Occasionally works alone

Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments

Reading: Ability to read at a college level

Writing: Ability to write at a college level