Mental Health Consultant (CMHC)

Why Job Corps? Imagine a career where your success is measured by the progress of those you serve, aspiring young students. You can inspire others to realize their full potential, achieve their goals, and maximize their abilities at Oneonta Job Corps. Our team is committed to making a difference, one amazing student at a time. We invite you to do the same in this exciting role.

What is Job Corps? Job Corps is the country's most extensive nationwide residential career training program and has been operating for over 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24, complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.



Oneonta Job Corps offers training in the Medical Trades: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, and Medical Administrative Assistant. Auto Trades: Auto Body Collision and Repair, Auto Mechanics, Auto Technology. Construction Trades: Tile Setting, Cement Mason, and Electrical. Advanced Trades: Overhead Line Electrical, Rural Underground Distribution, SMART Meter, and Drone Piloting.

Position Available: Center Mental Health Counselor

We are seeking a full-time Center Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) who is knowledgeable of current mental health best practices, as well as mental health challenges faced by the diverse group of students we serve, ages 16-24. You'll be the person students turn to as they develop the resilience skills necessary to maintain their mental health in the workplace.

In this position, you will focus on:

• Early identification and diagnosis of mental health problems.
• Basic mental health care.
• Promotion, prevention, and education of mental health issues to help students overcome barriers to employability.
  • Design and implement educational mental health promotions.
• Using the Employee Assistance Program approach that includes short-term counseling, with an employability focus, referral to center support groups, and crisis intervention.
• Reviewing social intake assessments of Job Corps applicants.
• Assess and make recommendations for referred students.
• Provide treatment in the form of short-term counseling, and mental health checks, in collaboration with Health and Wellness staff, as well as Career Counselors, and provide crisis intervention and evaluation as needed.

We are seeking an individual who is/has:

• Organized
• Detail-oriented
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
• Is reliable, and compassionate.
• Is an Effective Team Member
• Is Self-Motivated
• Has an honorable work ethic, and also loves to work with youth!

Educational Requirements/Skills:

• Candidate must have an active, Unrestricted License to practice as an Independent Practitioner in New York and must not require supervision to practice. Compensation is based on experience.
• A Clinical/Counseling Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker with a minimum of 1-year experience as a licensed independent practitioner providing assessment and treatment services to adolescents and young adults.
• Must possess a Valid New York State Driving License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be proficient with the use of computers, and common computer software such as Microsoft Office, as well as other career sites and job search applications.

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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