TEMP LCSW

Responsibilities: Advises the Center Director and health and wellness staff on all mental health matters andoverall Center program and organizational consultation to the Center Director andadministrative staff on a regular basis. This will include staffing requirements.oProvides consultation on the development of a system to promote the coordination andintegration of the mental health and wellness program with other Center programs andactivities such as counseling, residential life, and recreation. This will be done in cooperationwith the Health and Wellness Manager, Center physician, Center dentist, other healthprofessionals, as well as any staff member involved with students.oAdvises and assists the wellness course instructors regarding mental health and wellnessservices during student introduction to Center life.oConsultation with Center health and wellness staff, counselors, residential life staff, instructors and other appropriate staff concerning the ongoing mental health concerns ofstudents.oAssists with program development for the purpose of meeting the life crises of students inconstructive ways. For example, involvement with the career preparation, development, andtransition periods, the Center disciplinary program, the maximum benefits program, thecultural awareness program, and the trainee employee assistance program (TEAP).oFacilitates staff development on using mental health principles and techniques. This willinclude coping with problems of alcohol and drug use, sexuality, aggressive behavior and poorcommunications.oAdvises the Center Director on the advisability of students' separations for mental healthreasons, and the cost of mental health services, including inpatient facility use. Ensures the maintenance, confidentiality, and safeguarding of all necessary mental healthrecords.oInvolved in the issuance and maintenance of signed and dated health care guidelines regardingmental health matters and unless it is inconsistent with applicable state practice law.oProvides diagnostic and evaluative services to students as necessary.oProvides limited forms of psychiatric treatment including crisis intervention, briefpsychotherapy, intermittent supportive psychotherapy, psychotropic drug management andgroup psychotherapy, as permitted by licensure or accreditation.oProvides appropriate referrals for students who must be separated for mental health reasons.oConsults with the TEAP staff on the development of a system to promote the coordination andintegration of the mental health and wellness program with the TEAP and related center wideprogramso Provides staff development on using mental health principles and techniques, including copingwith problems of alcohol and drug use.oProvides clinical assistance to students and the TEAP Specialist, especially with students whomay have co-morbid psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.oReviews program applicant folders and assist with the reasonable accommodation process.oAdheres to the policies, procedures, program instructions and guidelines established by JobCorps. The Mental Health Consultant and the Center further agree that the Mental Health Consultant will have primary responsibility under the Center Director's guidance to implementthe program outlined above.oEnforces appropriate student workplace behavior when students are in the Wellness Servicesarea.oCollects data and prepares reports as required by the Center Director and/or the Departmentof Labor.oCooperates with corporate and Regional Office Center assessments.oMentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.oShows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions andbehavior.oProvides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needsare met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.oExchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner andcontributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Providesquality and timely information to Company when requested.oEffectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluatesappropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensureprompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.oWorks in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision andservices are provided to students.oAccepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Managerto include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments andpositions.oOther duties as assigned.