Mental Health Consultant (PT) (56490)

POSITION SUMMARY
The general, the focus of the Center Mental Health Consultant is on the early identification and diagnosis of mental health problems; basic mental health care; and mental health promotion, prevention, and education designed to develop staff knowledge and help students overcome barriers to employability.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
N/A

RESPONSIBILITIES
o Advises the Center Director and health and wellness staff on all mental health matters and overall Center program and organizational consultation to the Center Director and administrative staff on a regular basis. This will include staffing requirements.
o Provides consultation on the development of a system to promote the coordination and integration of the mental health and wellness program with other Center programs and activities such as counseling, residential life, and recreation. This will be done in cooperation with the Health and Wellness Manager, Center physician, Center dentist, other health professionals, as well as any staff member involved with students.
o Advises and assists the wellness course instructors regarding mental health and wellness services during student introduction to Center life.
o Consultation with Center health and wellness staff, counselors, residential life staff, instructors and other appropriate staff concerning the ongoing mental health concerns of students.
o Assists with program development for the purpose of meeting the life crises of students in constructive ways. For example, involvement with the career preparation, development, and transition periods, the Center disciplinary program, the maximum benefits program, the cultural awareness program, and the trainee employee assistance program (TEAP).
o Facilitates staff development on using mental health principles and techniques. This will include coping with problems of alcohol and drug use, sexuality, aggressive behavior and poor communications.
o Advises the Center Director on the advisability of students' separations for mental health reasons, and the cost of mental health services, including inpatient
o Ensures the maintenance, confidentiality, and safeguarding of all necessary mental health records.
o Involved in the issuance and maintenance of signed and dated health care guidelines regarding mental health matters and unless it is inconsistent with applicable state practice law.
o Provides diagnostic and evaluative services to students as necessary.
o Provides limited forms of psychiatric treatment including crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, intermittent supportive psychotherapy, psychotropic drug management and group psychotherapy, as permitted by licensure or accreditation.
o Provides appropriate referrals for students who must be separated for mental health reasons.
o Consults with the TEAP staff on the development of a system to promote the coordination and integration of the mental health and wellness program with the TEAP and related center wide programs
o Provides staff development on using mental health principles and techniques, including coping with problems of alcohol and drug use.
o Provides clinical assistance to students and the TEAP Specialist, especially with students who may have co-morbid psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.
o Reviews program applicant folders and assist with the reasonable accommodation process.
o Adheres to the policies, procedures, program instructions and guidelines established by Job Corps. The Mental Health Consultant and the Center further agree that the Mental Health Consultant will have primary responsibility under the Center Director's guidance to implement the program outlined above.
o Enforces appropriate student workplace behavior when students are in the Wellness Services area.
o Collects data and prepares reports as required by the Center Director and/or the Department of Labor.
o Cooperates with corporate and Regional Office Center assessments.
o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
o Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
o Provides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.
o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to Company when requested.
o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
o Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Must be a Clinical/Counseling Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker with an active, unrestricted license to practice as an independent practitioner in state where center is located. Two years of experience in diagnostic assessment and therapy services with youth and young adults preferred.

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