Mental Health Consultant - Saj
Company: Career Systems Development Corporation
Location: San Jose
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:Job Summary: The Center Mental Health Consultant
will be responsible 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. 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.Supervisory
Responsibilities: Position does not directly supervise
others.Duties/Responsibilities:Demonstrates and abides by the
Company Core Values and the operating principles.Advises the Center
Director and Health Services staff of all mental health
matters.Provides mental health assessments for applicants and
students to examine mood, behavior, thinking, reasoning, and other
areas related to emotional wellnessCMHC is a part of the center's
Applicant File review Team that reviews and assesses 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 interviewWorks with H&W staff to provide
chronic care management of students with mental health
disabilitiesProvides Short-term therapy with mental health checks
as needed. The focus of these sessions to be on retention and
behaviors that represent employability barriers.Collaborates with
TEAP Specialist regarding support and intervention needs of
students with co-occurring conditions of mental health and
substance use.Develops constructive programs for meeting students'
mental health issues and working with the Center disciplinary,
maximum benefits, inter-group relations and the TEAP prevention
programs.Provides documentation and referrals of students who are
recommended for separation from the program.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.).Participates in
regular case management meetings between counselors and other
appropriate staff with a need to know based on individual student
needs.Provides on-call mental health services for emergencies, 24
hours per day, 7 days a week. CMHC may provide services by phone or
in person to residential and non-residential students. May choose
arrangements for services on behalf of the Center for appropriate
services.The CMHC may conduct a mental health evaluation when
necessary, in the event of a mental health emergency and, refer the
student for psychiatric care.The CMHC may make referrals to
off-center mental health professionals or agencies for ongoing
treatment and/or specialized services.The CMHC must provide a
written referral/feedback system and document in the Student Health
Record.Approves and signs MH Health Care Guidelines that include
Health Staff Treatment Guidelines and Non-Health Symptomatic
Management GuidelinesDocuments and submits forms and correspondence
to local, State and Federal agencies to meet all requirements of
the program.Facilitates staff training on topics related to
adolescent growth and development.Requirements:Qualifications:
Active, unrestricted license to practice as an independent
practitioner in state where center is located and does not require
supervision to practiced.Minimum: 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.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 student
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:FrequentlySeeingHearingWalkingSittingBending Standing
SpeakingOccasionallyStooping Squatting FlexibilitySeldomClimbing
Lifting 50 poundsCarrying Kneeling Pushing/Pulling
DrivingEnvironmental Demands:Equipment: Ability to operate office
equipmentWork Alone: Occasionally Work With Others: 85% of the time
spent working and interacting with team and other
departmentsReading: Ability to read and write at a high school
levelWriting: Ability to read and write at a high school
levelPM22PI201560982
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