Mental Health Consultant

Adams and Associates; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Onsite cafeteria with healthy options

Fully equipped gym

Beautiful campus

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. partners with Exeter Job Corps Academy to recruit a Mental Health Consultant focused on early identification and diagnosis of mental health issues among students.

The role supports coordination across counseling, residential life, and recreation to promote student wellbeing. Responsibilities include diagnostic and evaluative services, crisis intervention, and maintaining confidential mental health records, with referrals as needed, while aligning with Center programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must be a Clinical/Counseling Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker with an active, unrestricted RI license.
• Two years of diagnostic assessment and therapy experience with youth/young adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Center Director and wellness staff on student mental health matters.
• Provide diagnostic/evaluative services and crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist with program development integrating mental health with other Center programs.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard mental health records.
• Provide referrals and clinical support for students with co-morbid issues.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Clinical diagnosis

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are 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 staffWHAT 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 CORPSEmployment 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 annuallyHere is the schedule for this role:Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmAdvises the Center Director and health and wellness staff on all student mental health mattersProvides 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 recreationAdvises and assists the wellness course instructors regarding mental health and wellness services during student introduction to Center lifeAssists with program development for the purpose of meeting the life crises of students in constructive ways which includes career preparation, development, and transition periodsAdvises the Center Director on the advisability of students' separations for mental health reasons and the cost of mental health services, including inpatient facility useEnsures the maintenance, confidentiality, and safeguarding of all necessary mental health recordsProvides diagnostic and evaluative services to students as necessaryProvides limited forms of psychiatric treatment including crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, intermittent supportive psychotherapy, psychotropic drug management and group psychotherapy, as permitted by licensure or accreditationProvides appropriate referrals for students who must be separated for mental health reasonsProvides clinical assistance to students and the drug and alcohol specialist, especially with students who may have co-morbid psychiatric and substance abuse disordersOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree requiredMust 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 IslandTwo 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.