Behavioral Health Clinician - Santa Rosa, United States - Consolidated Tribal Health Project, Inc.

Description

• Consolidated tribal Health Project, Inc. is committed to healthy lifestyles and honoring Native American values to maintain physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing of the community._

Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, conducts professional mental health assessments; provides counseling, case management and psychotherapeutic services, and performs related activities for clients and their family members in a range of mental health care settings.

• Provide direct outreach to Tribes and youth surrounding mental health/behavioral health issues and substance use treatment
• Consult and collaborate with mental health providers on the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders, substance use disorders, and psychosocial problems
• Perform behavioral health screening, triage, evaluation, and assessment to determine appropriate level of behavioral health care
• Implement evidencedbased therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavior therapy, contingency management
• Participates in treatment team, staff, and professional meetings to discuss client progress.
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral health interventions
• Provide education and support to patients and their families to encourage adherence with medical and behavioral health issues
• Consults and/or counsels patients regarding various mental health programs in the community including schools and incarcerated patients.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate referrals to existing community resources when indicated by assessed need
• Assists families, teachers, and/or related program personnel to develop better resources, communication, and impact in areas pertaining to mental health.
• Assists with alcohol & sexual abuse programs, as needed to enhance services for patients.
• Must be able to travel.
• Prepares and regularly maintains progress notes, closing, and/or transfer summaries on clients and related duties as required.
• Provides specialized services to the Behavioral Health Department, such as special program coordination and management.
• Conducts intake interviews with new clients, as well as assesses and/or diagnoses client needs.
• Conducts individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions.
• Assists in developing community resources for preventive mental health services.
• Acts as a liaison between the mental health clinic, school personnel, parents, children and/or various committees and programs.
• Conducts seminars and/or workshops to inform the community about behavioral health problems and services as it relates to the Native American community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related discipline from an accredited educational institution or within one year of completion.
• Must be licensed as or in the process of becoming a: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Current State of California licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Two (2) years of experience providing counseling services.
• Proof of valid driver license, with a clean driving record.
• Current CPR/First Aid, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
• A combination of experience, education, and training may substitute for degree requirements on a year for year basis.

• Five (5) years of experience providing counseling services.
• Current State of California licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Indian Preference applies to all Consolidated Tribal Health Project (CTHP) positions in accordance with CTHP Policy and applicable federal law.

• Knowledge of theories and research on personality and intellectual growth and development, individual differences, human motivation, and abnormal behavior.
• Knowledge of interview techniques, as well as current trends in the mental health field.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal resources.
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to American Indian/Tribal culture and lifestyle, working effectively with American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to lifestyles of targeted participants.
• Skills in operating personal computer using a variety of computer software.
• Ability to perform counseling services with limited supervision and within a framework of standard policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and outside contacts.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws, as well