Mental Health Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring Preference : The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order : 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment : Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing : The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation : All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Summary of Functions

The incumbent performs mental health counseling, assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up and monitoring of clients who are being treated for mental health issues. Applicant must have extensive knowledge of mental health disorders, therapeutic interventions, knowledge of working with families, adolescents and children and demonstrate cultural competence and be highly skilled in best practice and evidence-based counseling techniques.

This position reports to Mental Health Clinical Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide outpatient mental health counseling services to Tribal Members, their families, and the community.
• The mental health counselor will work collaboratively with other Tribal Community service programs and other regional agencies to ensure the coordination of treatment services.
• Coordinate and provide the community with training and prevention activities designed to educate the community on mental health issues.
• Education and skills in conducting individual, group, and family counseling sessions
• Establish and facilitate recovery and support groups as deemed necessary by the Mental Health Clinical Manager. Some groups would include but not be limited to; problem gambling, domestic violence, grief, gender specific groups and / or Talking Circles.
• Maintain client records, program records and reporting in accordance with Tribal, Indian Health Services, the Federal government, and Washington State professional standards.
• As a team member, the mental health counselor will work collaboratively with staff, colleagues, the Tribal and local court systems, and all other agencies that provide services to the Kalispel Community, as well as the community at large.
• Ability to utilize standardized assessment tools and screenings to assess suicidal ideation and homicidal ideation
• Training and ability to conduct mental health assessments and screenings to properly diagnose individuals
• Adhere to all applicable tribal, federal, or state privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Attend training as necessary to maintain certification.
• Additional duties as assigned

Education

Experience

Physical Demands

Work Environment

GENERAL

Services that the mental health counselor will incorporate within the Camas Path Behavioral Health program will include but are not limited to : outreach, intervention, mental health assessments, screens, evaluations, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case management, aftercare services, advocacy, and information and referral.

Disclaimer : Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.