Part Time Mental Health Consultant

About the role

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors 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.
• Provides on-call mental health services for emergencies, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. MHC may provide services by phone or in person.
• 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 off-center 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 Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatric Social Working acceptable licenses.
• Must be licensed in the state of Iowa.
• Must have experience working with disadvantaged youth; Job Corps experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health issues of disadvantaged youth.
• One year of experience as a licensed independent practitioner providing assessment and treatment services to adolescents and young adults required.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• AD&D Insurance
• Part-time or 1099 available
• Hourly Rate: $40.00 - $45.00 (Open to Negotiate)

Pay

Hourly Rate: $40.00 - $45.00 (Open to Negotiate)

Schedule

Part-time or On Call

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

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: Denison, IA 51442

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Equal Employment Opportunity

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org.

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Drug-Free Workplace

Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.