We’re seeking an experienced Mental Health Consultant to join our professional team at the Joliet Job Corps Center.  The center is located less than 45 minutes from downtown Chicago. This position is Full time/ part-time , 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 LCSW, or Psychologist In Illinois 
• Must possess at least one year of non-internship post graduation experience at residential treatment facility of similar setting with license. 

Scope of Services:

A. Staff Development:

• Advice to the Center Director and health and wellness staff on all mental health matters and overall Center program and organizational consultation to the Center Director and administrative staff on a regular basis. This will include staffing requirements.
• Consultation on the development of a system to promote the coordination and integration of the mental health and wellness program with other Center programs and activities such as counseling, residential life, and recreation. This will be done in cooperation with the Health and Wellness Manager, Center physician, Center dentist, other health professionals, as well as any staff member involved with students.
• Advice and assistance to wellness course instructors regarding mental health and wellness services during student introduction to Center life.
• Consultation with Center health and wellness staff, counselors, residential advisors, instructors and other appropriate staff concerning the ongoing mental health problems of students.
• Assistance with program development for the purpose of meeting the life crises of students in constructive ways. For example, involvement with the career preparation, development, and transition periods, the disciplinary program, the maximum benefits program, the cultural awareness program, and the trainee employee assistance program (TEAP).
• Staff development on using mental health principles and techniques. This will include coping with problems of alcohol and drug use, sexuality, aggressive behavior and poor communications.

• Advice to the Center Director on the advisability of students' separations for mental health reasons, and the cost of mental health services, including inpatient facility use.
• Ensure the maintenance, confidentiality, and safeguarding of all necessary mental health records.
• Issuance and maintenance of signed and dated health care guidelines regarding mental health matters.
• Diagnostic and evaluative services to students who are inpatients or outpatients.
• Limited forms of psychiatric treatment including crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, intermittent supportive psychotherapy, psychotropic drug management and group psychotherapy, as permitted by licensure or accreditation.
• Assisting with appropriate referral for students who must be separated for mental health reasons.

C. TEAP Consultation Services:

• Consultation on the development of a system to promote the coordination and integration of the mental health and wellness program with the TEAP and related center-wide programs
• Staff development on using mental health principles and techniques, including coping with problems of alcohol and drug use.
• Providing clinical assistance to students and the TEAP Specialist, especially with students who may have co-morbid psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.

D. Review folders and assist with the reasonable accommodation process.

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 571-462-8676 or Email cwarner@potomacmngmnt.com 

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