Mental Health Therapist

SUMMARY: Incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health. Provides, oversees and/or administers a side range of assessment, diagnostic, therapy and/or case management services in a high-intensity clinical environment which requires a high degree of independent decision-making.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Assist primary health care providers (doctors, nurses, ambulance, Tribal Court, public schools, local Law Enforcement) in recognizing and treating meth addictions and resulting psychosocial problems.
• Provides counseling and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency serves as needed.
• Collects data about patients through interviews, case history and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
• Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or cases work; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
• Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.
• Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services; may visit patients and families in their homes to provide counseling and outreach services.
• Follows up to determine reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated.
• Establishes and maintains case files, referrals and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related documentation for civil commitment hearing or other legal proceeding; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered.
• Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights and responsibilities.
• Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools and jail.
• Provides clinical supervision to students/interns as appropriate and/or consulting services to other patient care professionals
• As appropriate to the position, performs some administrative function such as preparing reports and correspondence and may propose changes to program policies and procedures.
• May provide formal teaching, consultation and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters.
• Preforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Assist the community and patients referred from the clinic in solving or alleviation personal problems which retard or prevent attending or retaining optimal health.
• Identifies resources to use in meeting the health need of the individual.
• Develops and maintains relationships with all agencies who provide services to Native Americans in the area of Behavioral Health.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology and/or directly related field.
• Three to five years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified and preferably in working with Native American population.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Licensed Masters of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP), or Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) in the State of Nebraska or eligible for licensure in the State of Nebraska.
• Must be credentialed per Carl T. Curtis Health Education Center Behavioral Health Department policies and procedures of billing of services under Medicare/Medicaid.
• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must have a clean driving record and be insurable under the Health Center's insurance.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES:

• Ability to work week-ends, and holidays.

 

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.

*Please note that the job description is subject to change with or without prior notice.*

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS RESUME TO:

OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

ATTN: HR DEPARTMENT

P.O. BOX 368

MACY, NEBRASKA 68039

OR

EMAIL: [email protected]

 

Must pass background check, physical, and pre-employment drug screen.