About this opportunity
Adams and Associates lists this Mental Health Consultant (63616) opportunity in exeter, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
DescriptionAre you a caring, compassionate mental health professional looking to make an impact on the lives of underprivileged youth? Then we have the career opportunity for you! The Mental Health Consultant focuses on the early identification and diagnosis of mental health problems. This individual will also work to promote mental health care and education designed to help students overcome barriers to employability.
WHY WORK FOR US?
Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits
Onsite cafeteria with affordable prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff, including a full salad bar and healthy menu choices
Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops
State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment
A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks
Located less than 10 minutes from the highway
Courteous, team-oriented staff
WHAT IS EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY?
We support the Job Corps program's mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Our center specializes in Culinary Arts, Welding, Electronics Engineering, and Certified Medical Assistant training.
EMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPS
Employment at Exeter Job Corps is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, professional reference check and motor vehicle record check.
Salary: $80k annually
Here is the schedule for this role: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Advises the Center Director and health and wellness staff on all student mental health matters
Provides 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
Advises and assists the wellness course instructors regarding mental health and wellness services during student introduction to Center life
Assists with program development for the purpose of meeting the life crises of students in constructive ways which includes career preparation, development, and transition periods
Advises the Center Director on the advisability of students' separations for mental health reasons and the cost of mental health services, including inpatient facility use
Ensures the maintenance, confidentiality, and safeguarding of all necessary mental health records
Provides diagnostic and evaluative services to students as necessary
Provides 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
Provides appropriate referrals for students who must be separated for mental health reasons
Provides clinical assistance to students and the drug and alcohol specialist, especially with students who may have co-morbid psychiatric and substance abuse disorders
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree required
Must be a Clinical/Counseling Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker with an active, unrestricted license to practice as an independent practitioner in the state of Rhode Island
Two years of experience in diagnostic assessment and therapy services with youth and young adults strongly preferred
"Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability." This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Worksite address
exeter, RI, 02822, US
Who can apply
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