Mental Health Therapist

COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE • Longview, WA

4d • $45 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides individual, family, and group counseling services that incorporate a variety of strengths-based, culturally responsive therapeutic modalities to provide effective treatment interventions that facilitate achievement of individually focused outcomes. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Honors and represents the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) and of the Cowlitz Tribal Health and Human Services department.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field.
• Three years of experience providing behavioral health services is required.
• Two years of experience providing behavioral health services to youth is required.
• Licensed to provide mental health services (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD) in Washington state.
• A valid driver’s license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening/investigation.
• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Personal and professional reference checks, as well as education and employment verification.
• Federal, state, and/or tribal criminal history and sanction checks, including fingerprint verification.
• Has not been found guilty of, charged with, received a deferred sentence, received a conditional discharge of, or entered a plea of not contest to, or entered a plea of guilty to any one felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, or sexual contact; prostitution; or crimes committed against person(s) or children.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities preferred.
• Associate-level licensure may be considered (a different salary range applies in these instances).

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments using a variety of instruments and techniques to determine the diagnosis, social and mental health of clients; assesses comorbid health issues and concerns.
• Determines level of care, intervention strategies, and an individualized treatment plan.
• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions utilizing a variety of psychological techniques with an emphasis on treating co-occurring disorders.
• Develops, coordinates, and conducts group therapy sessions in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and established standards of care.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed, including safety planning and relapse prevention planning.
• Coordinates care of clients with the referral source, family, and other organizations involved to further the effectiveness of treatment services.
• Collaborates with other community services and resources to ensure continuity of care and achievement of treatment goals.
• Develops holistic individualized treatment plans that address the client’s mental health, coping strategies, and recovery needs.
• Offers education on diagnosis, stages of change and recovery, course of treatment, etc., to clients, families, friends, or other caregivers.
• Reports on client progress and participation to individuals and agencies involved in the client’s care as authorized and requested by the client.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of services provided; monitors client progress; adapts treatment plans as needed.
• Participates as a member of the clinical team to staff cases and review progress, hurdles, feedback, and recommendations.
• Manages client caseload ethically and in accordance with established procedures.
• Supports an inclusive environment that offers culturally responsive care and interventions that focus on holistic healing.
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Participates in professional development and maintains required licensure and certification.
• Participates in staff meetings as requested.
• Adapts to changes in safety protocols and procedures.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment to achieve shared goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tribal preference in accordance with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Code and CIT Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook shall apply to all positions.
• All positions are required to adhere to CIT’s established safety policies regarding vaccine requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level