Mental Health Therapist (EM-26422)

Description

CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled, with bi-weekly reviews.

POSITION : Mental Health Therapist (2 positions)

SALARY : $30.14 - 34.95 / hour DOE

REPORTS TO : Clinical Director

LOCATION : Nespelem / Omak, WA

• Basic Functions : Responsible for the delivery of a broad range of Mental Health Services to the community. Services may include : Mental Health Assessments;
• intake appointments; diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders; individual, family and group counseling; treatment planning;

case management; crisis triage; and follow-up counseling.

Qualifications

Education and Training :

Requires a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Therapy, Counseling Psychology, Professional Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related degree from a regionally accredited college or university and by an accrediting body which meets any U.

S. State or jurisdiction licensing requirements for a professional mental health counselor or therapist.

• Requires a valid State Driver’s License and eligibility for the Tribe’s vehicle insurance and to maintain same throughout employment.
• Requires current unrestricted licensure at the independent level as a clinical mental health therapist in any U.S. State or jurisdiction.

Acceptable independent licensures include Licensed Independent or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, etc.

• Requires the possession of a Fist Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90-days of employment.
• Requires completion the HIV / AIDS and blood borne pathogens training within six-months of employment.
• Requires verification of TB test or X-ray with negative results, prior to employment.
• Requires copies of diplomas, transcripts, licensures, or registrations that pertain to the position applied for to be included with the application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Requires knowledge of or willingness to obtain knowledge of local Tribal Culture, Traditions, and practices.
• Requires knowledge of diversity in rural America and specifically on Indian reservations.
• Requires knowledge of analyzing and applying effective conflict resolution.
• Requires strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Requires a knowledge of and commitment to adhere to the professional code of ethics for respective profession.
• Requires work experience demonstrating experience developing, maintaining positive, fair, and professional relationships with co-workers / peers, subordinates, supervisors, collaborative partners, and government agencies.

Requires knowledge of Tribal, State, and Federal standards and licensure requirements.

• Requires skill in the use of computers and associated software (Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office) as it relates to the duties of the position.
• Requires prior work experience in confidential health services and a commitment to confidentiality of all records, materials, and communications concerning patients, other program staff and professionals or other areas that may impact the operation of the program.
• Must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the essential principles and evidence-based practice of clinical mental health therapy.
• Requires the ability to analyze and apply effective conflict resolution.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, outside entities, and the general public.
• Requires the ability to work with s team that will provide intervention / prevention counseling services in crisis situations and suicide attempts as well as outreach to families of suicide completions.
• Requires the ability to work under tense, demanding, and sometimes critical situations.
• Requires strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Requires the ability to function in indoors and outside environments, engaged in work of a predominately sedentary nature.
• Requires sufficient physical ability to move to work locations.
• Requires the ability to grasp, reach, push, and pull and move light weight work materials and supplies.
• Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity to use a personal computer keyboard, multimedia, and other office equipment.
• Requires sufficient hearing and speaking skills to project voice and communicate with staff and others in small group settings and in one-on-one conversations.
• Requires sufficient visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens, observe clients and moving objects and events.
• Requires the ability to work flexible and on-call hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as work dictates.
30+ days ago