- Location
- Chico, CA
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
The Native Mental Health Counselor (NMHC) provides culturally competent, trauma-informed therapy and case management to Indigenous populations. The NMHC conducts clinical assessments, develops person-centered treatment plans, facilitates individual and group counseling, and integrates traditional healing practices with Western mental health interventions to promote holistic wellness.
Requirements
· Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field
· State licensure (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) or registration (e.g., ACSW, AMFT) to practice independently
· Strong understanding of Native American culture, history, and the impacts of historical trauma
· Experience working directly with tribal communities
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to identify critical resources and remove barriers for Tribal Members to get the services they need
- Possess cross-cultural skills to accommodate other Tribal Members
· Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with essential job functions and perform with a high degree of autonomy, organization, and adaptability
· Demonstrated evidence of maturity, dependability, judgment and empathy
- Ability to maintain high level of privacy and confidentiality of individuals and families
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and community
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team in a diverse work place with people of varying cultures and backgrounds
· Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports to meet regulatory compliance
- Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing
· Must possess the ability to operate general office equipment, including but not limited to: telephone, computer and operating systems, computer software programs (Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs), fax/copier machine.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed
- Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate Tribal members
