Mental Health Consultant

Equus Workforce Solutions; Riverton (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive learning opportunities

Networking programs

Job summary

A leading workforce development provider is seeking a licensed health professional to conduct clinical assessments. Responsibilities include conducting mental health evaluations, reviewing medical documents, and using motivational interviewing techniques. Candidates should have at least four years of clinical experience and exceptional customer service skills. This role is critical for ensuring quality workforce solutions, contributing to an inclusive workplace, and making a lasting impact on the lives of others in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Four years clinical assessment experience, including review of documents and assessments.
• Experience in a fast-paced, performance-driven team environment.
• Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements related to program responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and reassessments with referred customers.
• Review medical and health-related documents using standard procedures.
• Conduct mental health evaluations and bio psychosocial assessments.

Skills

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)

Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Motivational interviewing

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed or certified health professional

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Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well‑trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector‑focused centers, and community and partner sites.

Job Description

• Conduct clinical assessments and reassessments with referred customers
• Review medical and other health‑related documents and conditions using standard procedures
• Review any prior documentation, as applicable
• Conduct bio psychosocial assessment using approved questionnaires and techniques
• Conduct the Social Security Administration sequential evaluation process for determining disabilities
• Conduct mental health evaluations for customers identified as in need of evaluation as a result of the clinical assessment process
• Identify customer functional limitations and make a functional capacity outcome determination
• May request or conduct additional medical or other assessment to support making a functional capacity outcome determination
• Coordinate Review Physician activities as required when the Qualified Health Professional is unable to make the functional capacity outcome determination or when the customer’s functional capacity outcome is fully employable or for vocational rehabilitation
• Coordinate Evaluating Clinician activities as needed to conduct further medical, mental health, or substance abuse assessment as may be needed to determine the customer’s functional capacity outcome
• Work with the Engagement Specialist to ensure customer outreach related to any needed follow‑up activities is conducted
• Compile clinical assessment forms and documentation and prepare clinical assessment reports as required by HRA
• Sign off on and gain customer signatures on clinical assessments when completed
• Work collaboratively with service track staff to interpret any clinical assessment findings or documents that affect service planning and delivery
• Use motivational interviewing techniques to elicit most complete information from customers during the assessment process
• Participate in team meetings to evaluate and improve clinical assessment processes, including providing input to the design of any clinical assessment forms
• Participate in any required training related to the position and its responsibilities
• Understand and adhere to HRA policies and procedures and RWS standard operating procedures related to clinical assessments

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed or certified health professional: Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and/or other credentialed professionals as may be approved by HRA
• Four years clinical assessment experience that includes review of documents, bio psychosocial assessments, information interviewing, and SSA assessment of disabilities
• Experience in a fast‑paced, team environment that is performance driven
• Exceptional customer service and engagement skills; training or experience in motivational interviewing and care management techniques
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Experience with publicly‑funded programs; TANF experience preferable
• Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements related to program responsibilities
• Ability to use various electronic systems to carry out duties and responsibilities

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand‑driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.