Behavioral Health Clinician

SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position has responsibility for providing responsible and professional social services and/or clinical treatment of an advanced nature to a variety of clients with identified needs including emotionally disturbed individuals, mentally ill persons, and/or substance abusers; counseling to individuals and groups; crisis intervention as appropriate; participating in the development and implementation of various treatment and outreach services.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and administers long or short term treatment plans requiring comprehensive professional knowledge with the goal of improving or restoring individual or family functioning; may include clinical treatments and may determine appropriate method of treatment intervention including program modification.
• Participates in and/or conducts comprehensive individual and family psychosocial assessments for problem identification and diagnosis; determines acuity of need and recommend appropriate program placement; provide crisis counseling to include authorization for 72-hour emergency in-patient admission as necessary.
• Prepares and presents clinical and/or case management documentation for review by multi-disciplinary team; provides on-going consultation and systematic support for the team in its implementation of treatment programs and individual treatment plans and/or case management.
• Investigates, intervenes and provides a variety of professional services to children or other special needs clients, in circumstances in which the client's physical or emotional welfare is involved including cases of neglect, emotional/behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities, or other conditions that may adversely affect the client.
• Participates in and/or conducts group, family and individual therapy to include marital and/or family counseling as appropriate to effect positive rehabilitation, solutions, and/or life improvements.
• Provides highly skilled professional services in counseling, medical social work, family services, community organization, social research and related areas.
• Performs case management duties including treatment plan monitoring, advocacy, referral and linkage to other needed services and crisis interventions; establishes and maintains casework records and documents in accordance with departmental and statutory regulations and procedures; and prepares relevant correspondence and reports.
• Provides outreach, education, and professional consultation to the community, the general public, as well as public and private agencies; conducts training workshops and/or presentations to clients, care providers, community groups, referrals, and the general public.
• Provides culturally competent mental health care in community health clinic serving American Indian/ Alaska Native and other low income populations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education
  
  • Licensed Therapists must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or other Graduate Program in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling.
  • Unlicensed Therapists must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or other Graduate Program in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling.
• Experience
  
  • One year of providing mental health services, social service casework or counseling required.
• Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
  
  • Licensed Therapists must possess a license issued by California BBS as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT).
  • Unlicensed Therapists must also be registered by the California BBS as an Associate Social Worker (ASW) or Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT). Must receive LCSW or LMFT license within six years of initial registration with the California BBS as an associate to meet requirements.
• DESIRED
  
  • Experience and/or knowledge of American Indian treatment methods.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of:
  
  • Principles and practices of social work as related to providing mental health and substance abuse services and treatment and the multi-disciplinary approach to treatment.
  • Pertinent federal, state and local statutes and regulations governing public health and welfare services.
  • Principles and practices used in the development of community-based programs providing treatment and social services.
  • Accepted criteria for clinical diagnosis of emotional and mental disturbances as well as normal and abnormal emotional and mental development to include growth, development and living relationships.
  • Principles and practices of casework, including objectives, clinical diagnosis and appropriate documentation.
  • Psychosocial, family, individual and group therapy and counseling treatments and prevention strategies.
  • Physical and mental illness and its impact on individual personality and behaviors.
  • Role of social service agencies, both public and private.
  • Legal and regulatory issues related to the operation and delivery of a variety of client services to individuals and groups of all ages and special needs.
  • Crisis intervention and conflict resolution practices.
  • Standard and accepted investigative and interviewing techniques and methods.
  • Principles used in preparing grant proposals.
  • Modern office procedures, practices and methods as well as designated computer hardware and software and its applications.

DRIVER’S LICENSE and INSURANCE REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid California license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position and qualify for the Tribe’s vehicle insurance, plus provide proof of personal vehicle insurance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state is infrequently required.

DRUG SCREEN:

Shingle Springs Rancheria requires the successful completion of a drug screening of all potential Tribal employees prior to the scheduling of an interview.  The Tribe recognizes that the State of California has legalized the use of marijuana. The Tribe is located on federally owned trust land and complies with federal laws. Therefore, marijuana use is prohibited and all drug tests will include a screening for THC.

Shingle Springs Rancheria recognizes a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy and employees will be required to sign a Consent to Drug and/or Alcohol Testing.  Employees may be selected for alcohol / drug testing upon reasonable suspicion, and upon any/all accidents.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Candidates for this position will be subject to criminal and character background checks and fingerprinting prior to the scheduling of an interview.  Verification of previous employment and education will be conducted after the interview if an offer of employment is being considered.

SAFETY: 

• Supports a safe work environment by performing all duties in accordance with Tribal safety policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: reporting all incidents and accidents to your supervisor timely (within 24 hours); maintaining work areas in a safe and healthful manner; reporting and correcting any unsafe working conditions; operating vehicles in a safe and lawful manner while conducting Tribal business; providing input and assistance to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards; actively supporting ongoing safety efforts, including recommendations of the safety committee.
• Due to the nature of interactions with other employees and the public we serve, employees may be required to provide documentation of, or receive, certain health vaccinations.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

Confidentiality is an absolute must in every position at the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and is cause for immediate termination if not followed to the highest standard. All employees are required to sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire date.

INDIAN PREFERENCE:

Preference in hiring is given to: (1) Qualified Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians members; and (2) qualified American Indians in accordance with Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473. Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification of Indian eligibility.