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Center Mental Health Counselor
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$38,849 / year median in South Dakota
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Center Mental Health Counselor#26-00348
Nemo, SD
Onsite Job Description
The CMHC provider must have an active, unrestricted license as a
Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker and must be
an independent practitioner in the State where services are
provided. All services provided must be in accordance with state
regulations.
Candidates with active, unrestricted licenses other than specified
above, who are qualified to provide mental health counseling
services in the State where services are to be performance, MAY be
considered at the sole discretion of the Government and would
require a waiver prior to providing services.
All candidates require approval by the Contracting Office (CO) PRIOR
to providing services at the Center before and after award.
Duties include prompt review of applicant files and complete
required initial assessment (intake), and treatment plan, as
applicable, recording 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, participate in the management of, and provide written
diagnoses for, a chronic care management plan for students with
chronic conditions/disability related to mental health conditions,
when appropriate, collaborate with Substance Abuse Counselor
(TEAP) on services for students with co-occurring conditions of
mental health issues and substance use, coordinate with center
physician and Health & Wellness Manager (HWM) to discuss longterm medication management and Schedule II prescription
management, participate in Reasonable Accommodation
Committee (RAC) meetings & file applicant review team meetings
during regular scheduled hours, when requested, assist students to
acquire health-related skills and knowledge of healthy mental
health care. •Talteam Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.•