What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Consultant (Independent Contractor) position at Nexus Consultation Associates?
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Mental Health Consultant to support adolescents and young adults in a Job Corps setting. This role focuses on mental health assessment, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, wellness education, and supporting student employability through collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct mental health assessments, intakes, and case management for students.
- Review intake forms and identify mental health needs and barriers to employability.
- Develop support and accommodation recommendations for students when appropriate.
- Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention services.
- Collaborate with counseling staff, wellness staff, physicians, and TEAP specialists to support student care.
- Assist with psychoeducational groups focused on stress management, anger management, relationships, and other wellness topics.
- Provide mental health education and wellness presentations for students and staff.
- Participate in monthly meetings with leadership regarding mental health program updates and trends.
- Coordinate referrals to outside mental health providers when needed.
- Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in compliance with HIPAA standards.
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted independent clinical license in Alabama.
- Licensed Clinical/Counseling Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Minimum of 1 year of experience providing mental health assessment and treatment services to adolescents and young adults.
- Minimum or 1 year post clinical licensure experience.
- Strong communication, crisis intervention, and collaboration skills preferred.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 1 year of experience providing mental health services to adolescents/young adults?
- Do you have 1 year of post-clinical licensure experience?
License/Certification:
- LICSW/LPC/Psychologist License in Alabama (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Gadsden, AL 35901 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $40