Mental Health Therapist

POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Therapist

CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Tribal Health

SUPERVISOR: Director - Healing Center

GRADE:
E14 $ 27.72 ($57,662.59) – $41.58 ($86,493.89)

This position is responsible for developing and conducting assessments, diagnosis of mental health conditions, and treatment plans appropriate for designated individuals, families and groups; provides counseling and follow‑up services.

• Works directly with children, adolescents and adults suffering from a range of mental health and provides a good standard of practice and care.
• Evaluates clients with a full range of psychological problems, utilizing appropriate assessment tools for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Collaborates on cases with other mental health and medical professionals with regard to clinical therapy mode. Assesses clients documenting in the electronic health record using DSM V diagnosis, and discusses treatment plans.
• Provides a broad range of therapeutic services to individual, groups and families, as indicated. Including knowledge of Substance Abuse Treatment, Domestic Violence, Anger Management, and Effective Parenting.
• Attends patient care meetings as needed.
• Networks with schools and local agencies to develop treatment plans for clients.
• Ability to respond to mental health crisis and on‑call responsibilities.
• Engages in community outreach and case management.
• Training and knowledge in behavioral healthcare using empirically supported therapies including. Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Motivation Interview, Historical Trauma, and Trauma Informed Care is a plus.
• Adheres to all healthcare standards as related to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Performs other duties as required.

• Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Current license as a Marriage and Family Counselor (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Professional Counselor (CPC), or Psychologist (PsyD).
• Minimum of two years of successful professional counseling experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California or Nevada driver’s license or capable of obtaining one within thirty days (30) of employment.
• Must be able to be insurable by the Tribe’s Driving Policy. Must be able to successfully pass a pre‑employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.
• Preference will be given to Qualified Native American Indians.

• Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software.
• Knowledge of communicating verbally and in writing using business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of records management procedures, and use of electronic health records.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and regulations including established professional standards.
• Knowledge of medical and psychiatric rehabilitation terminology.
• Knowledge of physical, emotional and social needs of emotionally disordered individuals.
• Knowledge of medications commonly prescribed for psychiatric clients.
• Knowledge of community resources for the mentally disordered individuals.
• Ability to analyze problems, devise solutions, and make sound decisions related to the Mental Health Program Treatment and mental health emergency intervention situations.
• Ability to apply the principles and concepts of psychiatric rehabilitation counseling.
• Ability to interview and secure personal and social information, as well as information needed for determining client’s needs and barriers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective psychiatric counseling relationships and work effectively with staff and others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and express ideas clearly and effectively, and be able to work cooperatively with coworkers, the public, and especially Native Americans.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and other personnel.
• Ability to represent the organization in a…