Behavioral Intervention Specialist

Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California•Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

4h•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing therapeutic behavioral services for Washoe and American Indian/Alaskan Native adults, children, and adolescents and their families. The role involves psychosocial intervention for individuals experiencing stressful life transitions or crises that jeopardize their living situation, school performance, legal involvement, or pose a danger to themselves or others. The position requires maintaining confidentiality of all privileged information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, human services, or other health services.
Two years’ experience in suicide prevention, addictive and mental health treatment, or combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Washoe and American Indian/Alaska Native People and their history.
Knowledge of records management procedures and use of electronic health record system.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and regulations including established professional standards.
Knowledge of medical and psychiatric rehabilitation terminology.
Knowledge of behavioral (psychological, emotional, and social) needs.
Knowledge of community resources for behavioral health related issues.
Ability to analyze problems, devise solutions, and make sound decisions.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative/effective work relationships with participants, partners, professionals, and the public.
Ability to plan, organize, and express ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Skill in operating personal computer and using computer software.
Skill using basic arithmetic.
Must be insurable under the Washoe Tribe’s driving policy.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to qualified Native Americans.

Responsibilities

Engage in community outreach.
Co-develop and implement an individualized support plan.
Utilize cultural and evidenced-based screening, brief intervention, behavioral modification, and intensive case management techniques to meet youth’s individual needs.
Provide intensive one-to-one services for youth in their home, school, and community.
Co-develop youth’s communication, social, and adaptive skills.
Facilitate cultural and evidenced-based behavior intervention techniques for parents to utilize with their youth.
Facilitate cultural and evidenced-based behavior intervention techniques for school and other community-based youth service providers.
Represent the Health Center in a positive manner with tribal members and professionals.
Collect and compile data to provide progress updates regarding youth with Healing Center Clinical and Prevention Teams, parents, school, and other involved agencies.
Serve as a member on the Healing Center’s treatment and prevention teams.
Participate in patient care and Individual Education Planning meetings on behalf of individuals.
Seek further training and knowledge in behavioral healthcare to remain current with behavioral health standards of care.
Adhere to all healthcare standards as related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Performs other duties as required for the position.