Mental Health Consultant-RSW Job at Career Systems Development Corporation, Roswell, NM

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  • Career Systems Development Corporation
  • Roswell, NM

Job Description

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. 

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. 

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.

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