Behavioral Health Therapist

Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation kphc•Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa, NM

10d•$70,171 - $126,385•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide therapeutic mental health services. The Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation (KPHC) is established for the purposes of carrying out the vision and mission of the Santo Domingo Health Center (SDHC). The MISSION of KPHC is: “ENSURING HEALTH & WELLNESS THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE WITH RESPECT FOR CULTURE” and the VISION OF KPHC is: “HEALTHY PEOPLE, HEALTHY COMMUNITY, and HEALTHY LIFESTYLE”.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited university or institution of higher learning in counseling, psychotherapy, or related field.
Two (2) years of experience in counseling/therapy, including practicum placement.
Possess a current and valid Independent OR Provisional Counseling or Social Work License by the New Mexico Board. If the employee has a provisional license, the employee will establish a clinical contract with their direct clinical supervisor to gain independent licensure within the requisite amount of time. Specifically, Social Work clinicians are expected to sit for their board exam following two years of direct supervision. Counseling clinicians are expected to sit for their board exam following three years of direct supervision.
Knowledge of the socio-cultural factors that both enhance and adversely affect the mental health of American Indian populations.
Thorough knowledge of psychological disorders as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR/DSM-5).
COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF CLINICAL/MEDICAL STAFF BY-LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENTS AND MUST BE CREDENTIALED AND PRIVILEGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH KEWA PUEBLO HEALTH CORPORATION MEDICAL STAFF BY-LAWS.
A SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE RECORD IN ALL PRIOR AND CURRENT EMPLOYMENT AS EVIDENCED BY POSITIVE EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES FROM PREVIOUS AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS.
FAMILIARITY WITH THE MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION ACT, REGARDING SUSPECTED INCIDENCES OF CHILD ABUSE OR CHILD NEGLECT.

Nice To Haves

BILINGUAL SKILLS IN ENGLISH AND THE KERES NATIVE LANGUAGE.
Experience working with Native American communities.
Experience working in a primary care/mental health integrated healthcare center.

Responsibilities

Provides diagnostic, treatment, referral, crisis intervention, and consultation services for Behavioral Health patients by standards established by the incumbent's professional mental health organization (such as the Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; Association for Professional Counselors, National Association for Social Workers, American Psychological Association, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatry, etc.).
Conducts individual, marital, family, and group psychotherapies for children, adolescents, and adults. Services are to be provided to patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic mental health problems including depression, suicide attempts, grief, psychotic episodes, family conflicts, substance abuse or dependence, and trauma resulting from violence or abuses of emotional, physical, or sexual nature.
Coordinates service provision to patients and consults with professional colleagues as needed to promote optimal patient care including appropriate referrals for psychiatric evaluation or medication.
Participates in interdisciplinary case conferences.
Respond to crises and conduct risk assessments as appropriate.
Maintains all appropriate client records according to Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation’s guidelines.
Assists with more difficult cases, assesses the situations involved and prepares reports of findings with recommendations as to appropriate actions within the framework of mental health resources available.
Coordinates patient care/treatment plans with all relevant providers and patient support systems.
Provides consultative services to the community and staff with whom KPHC works with.
Enters patient records and notes into RPMS, using DAP (Data/Assessment/Plan) or any other template format.
Participates in committee, departmental, and team meetings.
Provides consultation to health professionals, and public and private resource agencies to assist patients in resolving medical, social, familial, and emotional problems as needed.
Participates in and initiates educational, preventive, or advocacy efforts in the Santo Domingo Pueblo on behalf of the mental health needs of patients and the Santo Domingo Pueblo.
Contributes to program planning, curriculum development, and evaluation of mental health services in conjunction with the Santo Domingo Health Center staff and other Santo Domingo Pueblo service workers, (i.e. probation officer, social workers).
Works with Santo Domingo Pueblo resources to promote the cooperation and collaboration of community, tribal, and government agencies to develop a better understanding of Santo Domingo Pueblo's mental health needs and a more efficient mental health program.
Perform other duties as assigned.