Job Overview
 

Early identification and diagnosis of mental health problems; basic mental health ca​re; and mental health promotion, prevention, and education designed to help students overcome barriers to employability in compliance with government, corporate, and management directives.

Responsibilities
 

Essential Duties & Job Functions: 

• Assist in applicant file review process.
• Complete Direct Threat and Health Care Needs Assessments.
• Participate in the Disability Accommodation Process (DAP) to support students with Mental Health disabilities.
• Review Social Intake Forms (SIFs) from counselors.
• Perform mental health intakes and assessments
• Process Medical Separations with Reinstatement Rights (MSWR) when student is a direct threat to themselves or others, and where the center is unable to meet health care needs of students.
• Deliver presentation to new students during Career Preparation Period (CPP) and yearly to staff.
• Coordinate and offer center-wide mental health promotion activities.
• Coordinate and/or participate in consultation meetings with center director (CD), management staff, and HWD to plan mental health-related promotion and education efforts for students and staff.
• Coordinate with other departments and programs on center to develop integrated promotion and education services.
• Provide short-term treatment with check-ins as needed.
• Collaborate with TEAP specialist for short-term counseling of students with co-occurring conditions.
• Collaborate with center physician (CP)/Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA), and HW staff in monitoring students on medication.
• Collaborate with counseling on developing/leading psychoeducational skill-building groups for students.
• Participate in regular case conferences to exchange information with the TEAP Specialist, counselors and other appropriate staff.
• Provide crisis management.
• Make referrals to off-center mental health services.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on Center which is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Job Requirements
 

Mandatory:

• Active, unrestricted license to practice as an independent practitioner in state where 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
• Successfully pass background check and drug test required on the contract
• Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Reasonable Accommodation:

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.