Position Available: Center Mental Health CounselorWe are seeking a full-time Center Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) who is knowledgeable of current mental health best practices and 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.Use the Employee Assistance Program approach that includes short-term counseling, with an employability focus, referral to center support groups, and crisis intervention.Review social intake assessments of Job Corps applicants.Assess and make recommendations for referred students.Provide treatment in the form of short-term counseling, mental health checks, in collaboration with Health and Wellness staff, Career Counselors, and crisis intervention and evaluation as needed. We are seeking an individual who is/has:OrganizedDetail-orientedPossesses strong oral and written communication skills. Is reliable, and compassionate.Is an Effective Team MemberIs Self-MotivatedHas an honorable work ethic and 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 using common computer software such as Microsoft Office, and other career sites and job search applications. Benefits: Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for Employees Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401K Retirement PlanFSA/HAS Paid vacation and sick time (2 weeks each which you will accrue as you work12 Paid Holidays - Thanksgiving and Christmas are two-day holidays Short Term Disability Employee Assistance Plan Additional Life Insurance and other add-ons Free access to our Weight Room and Cardio Rooms, and low-cost meals daily from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal)ADA Requirements: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals however, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health, or safety risks to the employee, or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability," means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.Physical Activity:Fluently reading, writing, and communicating in EnglishHearing and speaking to express ideas and, or exchange information in person or over the telephoneSeeing to read road maps, road signs, labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.Sitting, standing, and moving about, or walking for occasional or frequent periodsDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipmentKneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overheadRetrieving and storing files and suppliesOccasionally carrying and, or lifting light objects Working Conditions: Indoor/Outdoor EnvironmentFace to Face interactions with studentsGroup meets with students Possible student confrontationsOneonta 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.As of September 17, 2023 - Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers. Discover Job Corps, who we are, what we do, who we serve, eligibility requirements, and more. https://oneonta.jobcorps.gov/

Minimum Salary: 70.00 Maximum Salary: 70.00 Salary Unit: Hourly