Contract Mental Health Consultant

Want to make a difference in a young persons life This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.

Make more than a Living Make a Difference

We are currently seeking a Mental Health Consultant in Albuquerque New Mexico. This opportunity is a 1099 contracted position.

Hourly Rate: $78.00 to $80.00

16 Hours per week flexible schedule/hours within window of MF 85pm

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Mental Health Consultant will develop implement and monitor the Mental Health Program to include staff development mental health counseling of students TEAP program counseling according to the Job Corps federal regulations and the Policy and Requirements Handbook.
• The Mental Health Consultant provides oncall mental health services for emergencies 24hours a day 7 days a week. MHC may provide services by phone or in person. May choose arrangements for services on behalf of the center.
• Responsible for the development implementation and monitoring of the centers Mental Health Program including supervision of all mental health interns and employees.
• The Mental health Consultant advises the Center Director and Health Services staff of all mental health matters.
• Conducts staff development and training in the use of mental health principles and techniques.
• Provides consultation with Health Services staff and all other appropriate staff concerning student mental health issues.
• Develops constructive programs for meeting students mental health issues and works with center disciplinary maximum benefits intergroup relations and the AODA prevention programs.
• Documents and submits forms and correspondence to local state and federal agencies to meet all program requirements.
• Issues and maintains Standing Orders on all mental health issues as required by the National Job Corps program.
• Provides evaluation and diagnostic services to inpatient or outpatient students.
• Provides limited psychiatric treatment as permitted by licensure.
• Arranges offcenter referrals and treatments as needed according to National Job Corps directives.
• Provides documentation and referrals for students who are recommended for termination from the program.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Psychiatrist Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatric Social Working
• Must be licensed to practice in Iowa
• Must have experience working with disadvantaged youth
• Job Corps experience preferred
• Knowledge of mental health issues of disadvantaged youth
• Ability to read analyze and interpret professional journals technical procedures and government regulation
• Strong assessment skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Excellent communication skills verbal written and listening
• Must have a valid Iowa drivers license with acceptable driving record
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and DrugFree Workplace policy

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education trains them for meaningful careers and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location:
Albuquerque Job Corps
1500 Indian School Rd NW
Albuquerque NM 87104

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