We’re seeking experienced Mental Health Consultants/ Licensed Clinical Social Workers to join our professional team at the Delaware Valley Job Corp Center. The center is located at 9368 NY-97, Callicoon, NY 12723. We currently have part-time positions supporting the operation of a student residential training facility.
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 someone's life.
Qualifications for Mental Health Consultant:

• Qualified candidates must hold an active license to practice as a LSW, LCSW, or Psychologist in the state of New York.
• Must possess at least one year 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 to self 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: 

a. Presentations must explain the Mental-Health and Wellness Program, what services are available, and how to make a self-referral. 

b. Students will learn basic skills in identifying and responding to a mental health crisis. 

2. At least one annual center-wide mental-health promotion and education activity 

3. Clinical consultation with Center Director, management staff, and Health and Wellness Manager regarding mental health-related promotion and education efforts for students and staff 

4. Coordination with other departments/programs on center, including, but not limited, to residential, recreation, student government 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; 

2. Collaboration with TEAP specialist for short-term counseling of students with co-occurring conditions of mental-health issues and substance use; 

3. Collaboration with center physician and Health-and-Wellness staff on psychotropic medication monitoring of stable students, with the advice of consulting psychiatrist, if appropriate; 

4. 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 relationships, sleep hygiene, etc.); 

5. Information exchange through regular case conferences between the Center Mental Health Consultant, counselors, and other appropriate staff based on individual student needs; 

6. Crisis intervention, as needed. In the event of a mental health emergency, the Center Mental-Health Consultant or the Center Physician must conduct a mental health evaluation as soon as possible, and when necessary, refer the student for psychiatric care. If the Center Physician or Center Mental-Health Consultant is not available, the student must be referred immediately to the emergency room of the nearest medical facility. If there is a life-threatening situation, 911 or the emergency response team should be called; 

7. Referral to off-center mental-health professionals or agencies for ongoing treatment and/or specialized services; 

8. 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 the medical service industry, but in no case less than $1 million per occurrence. 

B. Agrees to make no public statements regarding its activities under this Subcontract, or to disclose any information regarding Job Corps 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. 

C. Shall be responsible for finding and arranging for a professionally qualified replacement/substitute during temporary periods of absence of more than one calendar week. 

D. Shall be personally and financially liable for the cost of any patient referral outside the Center without prior written approval of the Center Director. 

E. Certifies its intent to comply with all equal employment opportunity practices and affirmative action policies as required by law and agrees not to discriminate against any student, employee and/or contractor because of race, religion, color, gender, age or national origin. 

F. Shall provide current copies of all professional licenses, certifications and professional liability insurance documents required by the Center. 

G. Agrees that all research projects and/or publications relating to Job Corps health activities will first be cleared through the National Office of Job Corps, Washington, D.C. 

Obligations of the Center 

To support the MHC Services in the performance of its duties under this Subcontract, the Center shall: 

A. Provide an on-Center office area and required non-expendable equipment and expendable supplies to effectively operate the Mental Health program. 

B. Provide all USDOL Job Corps guidelines, handbooks, etc., required to operate the Job Corps Wellness Services Program. . 

Adams and Associates, Inc. reserves the right to reject any bids and select the bid deemed most responsible. Bidders should be aware of bid requirements for federally funded projects and act accordingly. 

Bidders are placed on notice that this is a competitive bid process and cost is an important fact. 
Professionals who take pride in their work and want to be appreciated for their efforts are encouraged to contact us for this worthy cause! If you fit this description and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume online today. For more information, call Tina Warner 571-462-8676 or email HR@potomacmngmnt.com