Behavioral Health Counselor I, II or III (Adult and Family Services)

Under general supervision of a BHS Program Manager, provides counseling and treatment to clients in a substance abuse and/or general mental health treatment program.  May work with both adult and child clients however will primarily serve a specific age population at the discretion of the Department.  This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt.

Distinguishing Features: This job class is progressional eligible and differs between Behavioral Health Counselor by level of licensure and years of experience.
 
Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosis and treatment in a behavioral health program.
• Knowledge of general policies, procedures and standards followed in substance abuse and general mental health treatment programs.
• Knowledge of substance abuse, chemical dependency and mental health disease process.
• Knowledge of resources within and outside the Community that may be utilized in the program.
• Knowledge of history and culture of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, tribal laws, rules, customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of SRPMIC DHHS, IHS and other appropriate data systems for client data collection.
• Knowledge of laws and court procedures relating to or applicable to alcohol and substance dependency treatment or other general mental health programs.
• Skill in work management including maintaining confidentiality and managing a heavy caseload.
• Skill evaluating client needs and utilizing programs and SRPMIC resources to meet client needs.
• Skill providing counseling and therapy to individuals, group and families.
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resource agencies, SRPMIC officials, court and legal system members, staff, clients and Community Members.
• Skill maintaining a professional clinical relationship with clients and families.
• Skill maintaining accurate records and preparing appropriate reports.
• Skill writing for publication including pamphlets, bulletins, public relations items, reports, educational and informational materials.
• Skill utilizing the personal computer including MS Office and statistical data reporting software.
• Skill utilizing basic chemical dependency or mental health assessment/testing instruments 
• Skill maintaining client records including progress notes, case staffing summaries, discharge summaries and other appropriate paperwork.
• Ability to organize multiple projects, priorities and to oversee targeted completion.
• Ability to use normal tools of the profession including, but not limited to, court orders, Chemical Dependency Assessment Reports, mental health screening tools and psychiatric/psychological evaluations.
• Ability to promote program objectives, develop measurable outcomes and provide services in accordance with program objectives.
• Ability to recognize and develop specialized responses to client’s alcohol, substance abuse and mental health needs.
• Ability to work with a variety of populations and clinical disorders.

Education: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work or closely related Counseling area required

• Experience: At least one (1) year of direct counseling experience or University Internship and Practicum experience as part of achieving Masters Degree in above fields. 
• Licensure: No Licensure required, must be licensed eligible.

Equivalency:  Any equivalent combination of education and experience that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered.
Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill

• May be required to work beyond normal work hours including nights, weekends and holidays.  May be required to travel.
• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the “Community Code of Ordinances”, Chapter 11, “Minors”, Article X. “Investigation of Persons Working With Children”.
• New hires must present valid Basic Life Support certification (Healthcare Provider BLS for clinicians) prior to the first day of patient care.
• Ensures all patient information is kept confidential and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and SRPMIC HHS policies and procedures

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. 

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods: 

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

4.) email to [email protected]

Documentation must be received by position closing date. 

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted. 

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.