Mental Health Therapist

COQUILLE INDIAN TRIBE•Coos Bay, OR

19d•$80,600 - $100,734•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides services to Native American and non-Native American patients at the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center. Under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Executive Director, the therapist provides mental health assessments, develops collaborative treatment plans, and delivers therapy and referrals to adult and youth clients. Treatment may include individual, family, and group therapy. Services for court-involved youth are coordinated with juvenile justice agencies and may involve monthly case reviews and closed custody reviews. The therapist works closely with other Tribal Program Staff and community resources. The role’s main priority is direct mental health treatment for adults, youth, and families, with timely documentation and follow-up. The therapist collaborates across Tribal programs and community services, contributes to program policies and work plans, supports data collection and required reporting, monitors priorities and deadlines, and uses technology to track service delivery and outcomes. The position involves managing stressful situations associated with mental health treatment. Treatment activities may include outdoor activities with moderate to challenging physical demands. Office work is primarily sedentary, but may also involve walking, bending, lifting packages, and working in small enclosed areas. Occasional travel to other locations is required to provide outdoor or community-based activities or services in clients’ homes.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field.
Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent professional license.
Candidates licensed outside Oregon must be eligible to obtain Oregon licensure within six months of hire.
Two years of relevant experience.
Ability to provide direct mental health treatment services to youth, adults, and families.
Ability to consult and collaborate with Tribal health, education, and social service staff in developing and implementing treatment activities for youth and adults.
Ability to plan and organize work and complete written reports and mental health documentation accurately and on time.
Ability to adhere to departmental performance standards.
Basic computer skills, including word processing and electronic communication.
Current, valid Oregon driver’s license in good standing, with no insurability issues as determined by the Tribe’s insurance carrier.
Knowledge of current theories and practices in mental health treatment.
Knowledge of current theories and practices in addiction and substance abuse treatment, prevention, and aftercare.
Knowledge of the community structure, values, culture, and language of the population served.
Abstinence during employment in this capacity is essential. Individuals in recovery from alcoholism or other drug dependence must affirm that their employment performance has not been impaired by alcoholism or substance abuse during the past two years.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal and character background checks.
Ability to manage stressful situations associated with mental health treatment and perform the position’s essential duties safely, efficiently, and accurately.
Ability to participate in outdoor treatment activities with moderate to challenging physical demands and to perform relevant office activities, including walking, bending, lifting packages, and working in small enclosed areas.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare background and experience with Native American patients.
Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor.

Responsibilities

Provide direct mental health treatment to adults, youth, and families, with timely documentation and follow-up.
Conduct mental health assessments and develop collaborative treatment plans.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy, as well as referrals.
Coordinate treatment services for court-involved youth with juvenile justice agencies, potentially participating in monthly case reviews and closed custody reviews.
Coordinate with the Behavioral Health Integration Specialist, Medical Clinic, Indian Child Welfare, Family Support Services, and CELS staff on case management and services for clients and families.
Collaborate with Prevention, Culture, Education, Health Division, Law Enforcement, Indian Child Welfare, and Family Support staff to organize and implement treatment activities.
Assist in developing Mental Health program policies and the work plan.
Collaborate with community resources and services.
Develop and assist with collecting service-delivery data, maintain documentation, and prepare reports required by funding agencies.
Establish and monitor priorities and deadlines, and review written assessments, surveys, and reports.
Work on a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate communication and conflict-management skills.
Use technology to deliver, monitor, and track services and outcomes.
Organize and conduct group therapy and recreational therapy activities.
Complete documentation including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case management records, and discharge plans in paper form and in the electronic health records system.