Licensed Mental Health/Subs. Use Therapist I

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health & Substance Use Therapist will be devoted to providing both mental health and substance abuse counseling with an emphasis on culturally sensitive interventions to individuals and families;. The Licensed Mental Health & Substance Use Therapist may also assist in leading group sessions. Essential to the mission of Ponca Health Services, the Licensed Mental Health & Substance Use Therapist will work with relevant stakeholders to provide holistic and integrated health care. The Licensed Mental Health & Substance Use Therapist will work with relevant stakeholders to integrate access to care and resources across Tribal departments.

Requirements

Masters in Counseling or Social Work
Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Provider
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks
Able and willing to travel.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years? experience in providing individual, family and group counseling.
Fully licensed or Independently Licensed Mental Health Provider
Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor
One year experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations.
Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638: Indian Self-Determination Act.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient counseling to individuals and families needing short or intermediate term mental health interventions.
Provide outpatient group therapy, as needed.
Conduct mental health, substance use, and co-occurring assessments and provides recommendations through a referral process.
Provide consultations with PCPs to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning and assist in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans.
Effectively utilize evidenced-based therapeutic interventions.
Work with a multi-disciplinary team, including case managers, medical providers, and psychiatric providers, to help inform treatment planning and to advocate on behalf of clients.
Collaborate with other agencies, such as the criminal justice system, to advocate on behalf of the client.
Collaborate with other Tribal departments (i.e. Medical, social services, ICWA, etc) to advocate on behalf of the client.
Complete clinical records including progress notes, reports, assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries on a timely basis according to PTN requirements, state regulations, and licensing standards.
Maintain professional credentials with the current State Counseling Licensure and maintain continuing education as specified by state licensure.
All data recorded will be timely; accurate; and current.
Patient confidentiality and Privacy Act/CFR 42 and HIPAA must be enforced must be enforced.
Will follow the policies and procedures of Ponca Health Services and the Behavioral Health Department
Additional duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: training new team members, assisting with grant data collection, attending grant recipient award meetings, Youth Group; and Community Outreach.