Mental Health Counselor

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde•Sheridan, OR

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides mental health counseling services from a trauma informed perspective and approach. Provides counseling services to clients having problems of a social, psychological and/or economic nature that have a bearing on their overall health and well-being. Provides care coordination and home visits as deemed clinically necessary. Interviews clients and others to obtain data on client’s personal, social, and emotional history. Prepares case histories to provide information on client’s personality and behavior as required for diagnosis and treatment. Participates as team member in conferences on behalf of clients in Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings. Provides individual and group therapy to those indicating a need for such an approach to problem solving. Ensures clients understand, accept and follow medical recommendations and provide services to restore clients to optimum functional level. Makes court appearances and provides testimony consistent with confidentiality obligations when requested by the Tribe. Works in community groups and with community leaders to facilitate the community problem solving process. Follows Federal and State law and policy as it relates to community health outreach and social work functions services. Provides advice, assistance and training to other human services workers in the health program and the community, as appropriate and when requested, within the limits of incumbent’s technical knowledge. Maintains continuing Education for Certification, completes up to 80 hours skills training every two years (for re-certification), ensures CPR/First aid card is up to date, and maintains certification and clinical skills. Handles protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology or closely related field of study.
Requires either a Clinical Social Worker license, Professional Counselor License, or Psychologist license or supervision in the field and completion of this requirement within 24 months of hire.
Requires two (2) years abstinence from alcohol and chemical dependency (if recovering person).
Working knowledge of the Privacy Act/HIPPA and its applications.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong interpersonal skills working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Respect all others regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or income level.
Strong knowledge base of medications to aid in the recovery process.
Working knowledge and proficiency in use of office equipment and computer software such as Microsoft products.
Ability to resolve conflict while utilizing conflict management philosophies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, business and telephone etiquette.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and record keeping skills.
Ability to respond courteously and tactfully to complaints and client requests.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture is required.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in clinical behavioral health services is preferred.
Electronic Health Record (EHR) knowledge is highly desirable. Preferably with NextGen or Methasoft.

Responsibilities

Provides mental health counseling services from a trauma informed perspective and approach.
Provides counseling services to clients having problems of a social, psychological and/or economic nature that have a bearing on their overall health and well-being.
Provides care coordination and home visits as deemed clinically necessary.
Interviews clients and others to obtain data on client’s personal, social, and emotional history.
Prepares case histories to provide information on client’s personality and behavior as required for diagnosis and treatment.
Participates as team member in conferences on behalf of clients in Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings.
Provides individual and group therapy to those indicating a need for such an approach to problem solving.
Ensures clients understand, accept and follow medical recommendations and provide services to restore clients to optimum functional level.
Makes court appearances and provides testimony consistent with confidentiality obligations when requested by the Tribe.
Works in community groups and with community leaders to facilitate the community problem solving process.
Follows Federal and State law and policy as it relates to community health outreach and social work functions services.
Provides advice, assistance and training to other human services workers in the health program and the community, as appropriate and when requested, within the limits of incumbent’s technical knowledge.
Maintains continuing Education for Certification, completes up to 80 hours skills training every two years (for re-certification), ensures CPR/First aid card is up to date, and maintains certification and clinical skills.
Handles protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.