Mental Health Consultant-RSW

Job Summary : The Job Corps Mental Health and Wellness Program is coordinated by a licensed mental health professional responsible for overall direction of the program.

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Duties / Responsibilities :

• Provides mental health assessments for applicants and students to examine mood, behavior, thinking, reasoning, and other areas related to emotional wellness.
• Collaborates with TEAP Specialist regarding support and intervention needs of students with co-occurring conditions of mental health and substance use.
• 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( Center Mental Health Consultant) 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 Guidelines
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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