Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Corps is a government-funded no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety Individual Accountability Respect Integrity Growth and Commitment. Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someones life.

This Position is Full Time/Part Time


Qualifications for Mental Health Consultant:

• Qualified candidates must hold an active license to practice as a LSWLCSW or Psychologist In the state of CA
• Must possess at least oneyear of non-internship post graduation experience at residential treatment facility of similar setting with license.

These services include:

Assessment and possible diagnosis to include:

1. Assessments and recommendations for Job Corps applicants;
2. Review of Social Intake Form (SIF) or intake assessment performed by counseling staff of students who indicate mental-health history current mental-health problems or who request to see the Center Mental-Health Consultant within one week of arrival;
3. Mental-health assessments and recommendations for referred students. Students who are assessed as a safety risk toself or others must be continuously supervised until their case is resolved. Disposition should occur as soon as possible;
4. Determination when a MSWR or medical separation is appropriate and recommended for students with mental health conditions and/or substance use co-occurring conditions.
5. Assistance with the applicant file review process and participation in the centers reasonable accommodation committee as needed.

Mental health promotion and education to include:

1. Minimum of a one-hour presentation on mental-health promotion for all new students during the Career Preparation Period with an emphasis on employability:

1. Presentations must explain the Mental-Health and Wellness Program what services are available and how to make a self-referral.
2. Students will learn basic skills in identifying and responding to a mental health crisis.

1. At least one ammal center-wide mental-health promotion and education activity
2. Clinical consultation with Center Director management staff and Health and Wellness Manager regarding mentalhealth-related promotion and education efforts for students and staff

1. Coordination with other departments/programs on center including but not limited to residential recreation studentgovemment association and HEALs to develop integrated promotion and education services d.

Treatment to include:

1. Short-term counseling with mental-health checks as needed. The focus of these sessions should be on retention and behaviors that represent employability barriers;

1. Collaboration with TEAP specialist for short-term counseling of students with co occurring conditions ofmental-health issues and substance use;
2. Collaboration with center physician and Health-and-Wellness staff on psychotropic medication monitoring ofstable students with the advice of consulting psychiatrist if appropriate;
3. Collaboration with counseling staff in developing and/or leading Psychoeducational skill building groups to promote wellness (e.g. relaxation training anger management mood regulation assertiveness skills handling relationshipssleep hygiene etc.);
4. Information exchange through regular case conferences between the Center Mental Health Consultant counselors and other appropriate staff based on individual student needs;
5. Crisis intervention as the event of a mental health emergency the Center Mental-Health Consultant or theCenter Physician must conduct a mental health evaluation as soon as possible and when necessary refer the student forpsychiatric care. If the Center Physician or Center Mental-Health Consultant is not available the student must bereferred immediately to the emergency room of the nearest medical facility. Ifthere is a life threatening situation 911 or the emergency response team should be called;
6. Referral to off-center mental-health professionals or agencies for ongoing treatment and/or specialized services;
7. A written referral/feedback system must be established and documented in the student health record.

It is understood that the medical services provided by the Center Mental Health Consultant are subject to monitoring and review by Job Corps. The Center Mental Health Consultant may contact the regional medical consultant with any questions/concerns.

Obligations of the Medical Professional

In the performance of the above duties and responsibilities the MHC:

A Agrees to maintain malpractice insurance to cover the professional services to students with limits consistent with themedical service usually but in no case less than $1 million per occurrence.

1. Agrees to make no public statements regarding its activities under this Subcontract or to disclose any information regarding Job C01ps students or Job Corps activities without prior written approval of the Center Director or his/her designated representative. Unauthorized release of student records is a federal crime punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
2. Shall be responsible for finding and arranging for a professionally qualified replacement/substitute duringtemporary periods of absence of more than one calendar week.
3. Shall be personally and financially liable for the cost of any patient referral outside the Center without prior written approval of the Center Director.
4. Certifies its intent to comply with all equal employment opportunity practices and affirmative action policies asrequired by law and agrees not to discriminate against anystudent employee and/or contractor because of race religion color gender age or national origin.