Center Mental Health Counselor

Center Mental Health Counselor GS-0180/0185-09/11 _*A Masters Degree with practicum is required.
*_ _*Active, unrestricted license to practice as a independent practitioner in the state where the Center is located and does not require supervision to practice.
*_ _*Clinical/Counseling Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker.
*_ _*Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed independent practitioner providing assessment and treatment services to adolescents and young adults.
*_ *Trapper Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center* *Darby, MT* The Trapper Creek Job Corps is conducting a pre-vacancy announcement outreach for a highly skilled and qualified candidate to fill a GS-0180/0185-09/11 Center Mental Health Counselor position.
This position is permanent, full-time, with a duty station in Darby, MT This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity and to determine interest in the position.
_FOREST SERVICE EMPLOYEES ON THE WORKFORCE REDUCTION AND PLACEMENT LIST WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY CONSIDERATION AND CTAP/ICTAP ELIGIBLES WILL RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION.
_ *\*\*OUTREACH RESPONSE\*\** Interested applicants should respond through indeed.
This response is not an application for the position.
The vacancy announcement, when available, will be posted on the USA Jobs website, the U.
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Government’s official site for job and employment information: https://www.
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*\*\*\*THE POSITION\*\*\** This position is located at a Forest Service (FS) Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCCC).
The incumbent serves as the Center Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) and will provide ON-SITE Mental Health Care services for all students on Center, in accordance with applicable Federal laws/regulations, OSHA and HIPAA requirements, state and local laws, and guidelines of the American Psychology Association.
The incumbent assists students, peers, and subordinates in understanding the relevance of, and promotes the development of positive social skills among students through modeling appropriate behavior, positive intervention, and positively intervening and teaching appropriate employability skills for workplace success.
Participates in the Center Behavioral Management System (BMS) and/or the Student Code of Conduct (SCC) program as necessary to insure proper workplace conduct, appearance, and behavior.
Sets a positive example as a role model to students by displaying appropriate etiquette, timeliness, and dress.
*MAJOR DUTIES* This position serves as the Center’s Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) applying the professional knowledge of the principles, theories, procedures, and practices of social work and/or psychology to conduct intake evaluations and develop treatment plans for a small population of financially disadvantaged youth, ranging from 16 to 24 years in age.
Independently conducts comprehensive intake evaluations to address complex (interrelated psychosocial) diagnostic and treatment issues.
Prepares written evaluation reports with clinical impressions and recommendations.
Accomplishes clinical intake interviews with students, to include family history, psychosocial history, developmental history, and presenting problems together with any relevant secondary information.
Social assessments may include financial, adaptive, social functioning of family, social relationships and situations, and any other contributory information.
Assesses students to explore the development of behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms; determines the facts concerning students’ problems and the underlying causes to assess their individual needs by using and interpreting various established psychological assessment measures.
Integrates findings and formulates clinical information to establish a mental health diagnosis using guidelines such as those established by the American Psychology Association.
Participates in the management of, and provides written diagnoses for, a chronic care management plan for students with chronic conditions/disability related to mental health conditions, when appropriate.
Reviews applicant files and completes required initial assessment (intake), and treatment plan, as applicable.
Records all mental health documentation, such as, diagnosis, treatment and management plans, medication, reason of denial into the program (if recommended) etc.
on the Student Health Record (SHR) and Job Corps Health and Wellness Program forms.
Establishes an appropriate specialty mental health referral system for students who require special, or emergent, mental health care while maintaining, safeguarding, and ensuring the confidentiality of all required student health records in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Collaborates with the Center’s Substance Abuse Counselor (TEAP) on services for students with co-occurring conditions of mental health issues and substance use.
Coordinates with the Center’s physician and the Health & Wellness Manager (HWM) to discuss long-term medication management and Schedule II prescription management.
Provides Mental Health services in a positive and productive manner assist students with acquiring health-related skills and knowledge of healthy mental health care, and to facilitate student willingness to pursue recommended mental health treatment plan, if applicable.
Part of this includes conducting a minimum of a one-hour presentation on mental health promotion for all new students in accordance with PRH 6.
10, R3, with an emphasis on employability and how to respond to a mental health crisis.
On a monthly basis, reports to the Center Director and HWM on all mental health-related matters; including student medical separations, justification and costs of special needed services, health and non-healthcare equipment repair and replacement needs, depletion of medical supplies and medications, and other areas deemed appropriate.
Participates in health and wellness program continuous quality improvement activities and advises and assists the health education instructor in the development and implementation of the Mental Health Education Program.
Cooperates and complies with Job Corps assessment team’s audits to verify quality of services and adherence to the PRH requirements.
When requested, participates on Reasonable Accommodation Committee (RAC) meetings & file applicant review team meetings during regularly scheduled hours.
Attends monthly conference calls, webinars, and Department of Labor (DOL) Training, as available during regular scheduled hours of service.
Performs other duties as assigned.
*NOTES:* *Minimum Staff Qualifications:* _*Active, unrestricted license to practice as an independent practitioner in the state where the Center is located and does not require supervision to practice.
*_ Clinical/Counseling Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker.
Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed independent practitioner providing assessment and treatment services to adolescents and young adults.
Incumbent must possess a valid state driver’s license.
If required by the Center Director, incumbent may have to obtain a government driver’s license.
In accordance with USDA Department Regulation 4430-792-2, this position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the USDA Drug Free Workplace Program and subject to pre-employment drug testing.
All applicants selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Incumbents of this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis on an ongoing random basis, after appointment as directed.
*\*\*\*\*\*THE DUTY STATION\*\*\*\*\** Trapper Creek Job Corps, Darby, MT.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $72,553.
00 - $94,317.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Relocation assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No nights * No weekends Work setting: * Clinic * In-person * Office * Outpatient Ability to Relocate: * Darby, MT 59829: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person