Foster & Kinship Care Mental Health Therapist

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa-posted 4 days ago

$69,241 - $77,896/Yr

Full-time

Onsite • Duluth, MN

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Description Division/Department: Human Services – Behavioral Health Location: Min No Aya Win Human Services Center & Center for American Indian Resources- On Site Reports To: Behavioral Health Coordinator/Clinical Director Probationary Period: 180 days FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried) Classification: Child-Related CA Driver’s License: Level 3- Driver’s License Required. Rate of Pay: $69,240.53-$77,895.59 $5,000 Sign-On Bonus, with 2-year commitment Responsibilities Provide in-office or in-home mental health therapy to foster parents and foster children in the service area. Administer Diagnostic Assessments and Functional Assessments to identify needs of clients. Prepare appropriate written treatment plan with client input Schedule group/family therapy sessions as determined by the therapist, providing equal service time between caregivers and children. Assess and counsel biological family members to determine current needs for reunification plans. Assist foster parents and foster children with the development of coping skills, adjustment issues and other identified specific needs. Assist in the improvement of independent living skills through therapeutic support and referral to other providers. Transport clients for appointments as necessary. Consult with Clinical Supervisor about diagnosis and issues in therapeutic sessions. Participate in quality assurance measures to meet community needs and measure client satisfaction. Schedule and provide group and/or family counseling to clients in the service area. Review size and nature of caseload with Department Coordinator at least bi-monthly. Conduct in-service training sessions for Human Services staff on topics related to service delivery as needed. Provide community education sessions as requested. Keep accurate client charts according to record keeping policy and procedures. Allow adequate time for record keeping. Complete reports promptly (monthly Reservation Business Committee (RBC) reports, program quarterly reports). Be knowledgeable of in-house and area resources and make referrals as appropriate. Plan and participate in community information/education/recreational events as needed. Appropriate/Professional work attire is required. Must attend all mandatory department trainings. Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and/or clients. Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems. Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers. Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community. Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies. Maintains a clean and organized work area. Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

Provide in-office or in-home mental health therapy to foster parents and foster children in the service area.
Administer Diagnostic Assessments and Functional Assessments to identify needs of clients.
Prepare appropriate written treatment plan with client input
Schedule group/family therapy sessions as determined by the therapist, providing equal service time between caregivers and children.
Assess and counsel biological family members to determine current needs for reunification plans.
Assist foster parents and foster children with the development of coping skills, adjustment issues and other identified specific needs.
Assist in the improvement of independent living skills through therapeutic support and referral to other providers.
Transport clients for appointments as necessary.
Consult with Clinical Supervisor about diagnosis and issues in therapeutic sessions.
Participate in quality assurance measures to meet community needs and measure client satisfaction.
Schedule and provide group and/or family counseling to clients in the service area.
Review size and nature of caseload with Department Coordinator at least bi-monthly.
Conduct in-service training sessions for Human Services staff on topics related to service delivery as needed.
Provide community education sessions as requested.
Keep accurate client charts according to record keeping policy and procedures.
Allow adequate time for record keeping.
Complete reports promptly (monthly Reservation Business Committee (RBC) reports, program quarterly reports).
Be knowledgeable of in-house and area resources and make referrals as appropriate.
Plan and participate in community information/education/recreational events as needed.
Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and/or clients.
Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

A valid U.S. driver’s license is required. Eligibility determined by FDL’s insurance company.
Current enrollment in a graduate program for, or a master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling is required.
Must be currently fully licensed, tribally licensed, actively working toward Minnesota state licensure as an LICSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC as a clinical trainee or currently enrolled in a graduate program eligible to work as a clinical trainee.
CPR certification is required. If not currently certified, the employee must obtain certification within six months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Car seat certification is required. If not certified at the time of hire, the employee must complete certification during the next available training and maintain it throughout employment.
Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Access, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook is required.
Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships across all projects and with all stakeholders is required.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
Subject to immunization review and submitted proof of required vaccinations.
Travel may be required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal physical requirements.

Knowledge of Native American communities, cultures, customs, and beliefs is preferred.
Experience working with Native American clients and communities, with demonstrated cultural sensitivity, is preferred.

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