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Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Mental Health Therapist provides outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families served by Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc. (FSIP). Services include assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, substance use counseling, and coordination of care. The Therapist delivers services in a culturally responsive manner that respects Pueblo traditions, values, and community structures, and may provide services in office, school, community, and home-based settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Completes written psychosocial and mental health assessments within five (5) working days of a client’s admission, or as outlined by program policy.
• Provides individual, group, couples, and family counseling addressing mental health concerns, substance use, co-occurring disorders, relational issues, crisis intervention, and prevention needs.
• Delivers outpatient counseling services at FSIP offices and within Pueblo communities and other sites as needed.
• Provides substance use education and mental health support groups based on community need.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals in collaboration with clients and families.
• Conducts risk assessments and develops crisis / safety plans for clients experiencing suicidal ideation, self-harm, or threats of violence.
• Responds to behavioral health crises and makes appropriate referrals for higher level of care when necessary.
• Submits timely, accurate, and ethical clinical documentation and billing in accordance with organizational, state, federal, and grant requirements.
• Utilizes agency electronic health record (EHR) for documentation, scheduling, and data entry.
• Participates in clinical team meetings, case staffing, consultation, and in-service training.
• Works collaboratively with Behavioral Health staff to coordinate client treatment planning, case management, referrals, and follow-up services.
• Coordinates care with external partners such as Social Services, schools, courts, probation, medical providers, and community agencies.
• Participates in community-based therapeutic activities and home / site visits, including engagement with families, schools, and community staff when clinically appropriate.
• Assists in writing or contributing to proposals supporting new or expanding behavioral health services.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, Tribal policies, and organizational standards.
• Supports substance use prevention activities, community outreach, and special events as time permits.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and compliance reviews as required by CARF, state, federal, and grant standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

LMHC, LMSW, LMFT (associate level)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Licensure & Certifications

Work Environment :

Company Description

Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc. (FSIP) is one of New Mexico’s oldest Native American nonprofit organizations, serving the Cochiti, Jemez, Sandia, Santa Ana, and Zia Pueblo communities and surrounding areas with culturally grounded programs in employment and training, food distribution, early childhood education, WIC nutrition support, and behavioral health services. FSIP is committed to strengthening community well-being by honoring tribal sovereignty, traditional culture, and collaborative partnerships while delivering essential services that empower individuals and families.

Company Description

Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc. (FSIP) is one of New Mexico’s oldest Native American nonprofit organizations, serving the Cochiti, Jemez, Sandia, Santa Ana, and Zia Pueblo communities and surrounding areas with culturally grounded programs in employment and training, food distribution, early childhood education, WIC nutrition support, and behavioral health services. FSIP is committed to strengthening community well-being by honoring tribal sovereignty, traditional culture, and collaborative partnerships while delivering essential services that empower individuals and families.