Mental Health Therapist

COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE•DuPont, WA

7d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals, families, and groups experiencing mental health, substance use, and trauma-related challenges. Using evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, the therapist helps clients build resilience, achieve recovery goals, and strengthen overall wellness while advancing the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Health & Human Services Department. The role includes working with behavioral health, medical, and community professionals and building trusted relationships with clients and families.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field.
Washington State license to provide mental health services, such as LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or PsyD.
Three years of experience serving as a mental health counselor.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of clinical counseling principles, substance and chemical abuse, programs, and methodology.
Knowledge of and familiarity with using DSM-V to develop treatment plans for clients with substance abuse issues.
Ability to develop and present educational programs and workshops.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with people of varied social and cultural backgrounds and with coworkers at all levels.
Ability to understand client and family experiences through a culturally and historically informed lens.
Pass required background investigations and credential verification.
Pass pre-employment drug screening requirements.
Maintain all required certifications and licenses throughout employment.
Must meet the stated background eligibility requirement concerning specified violent, sexual, exploitation, prostitution, and crimes against persons or children offenses.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience providing behavioral health services to youth.
Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) certification and two years of experience.
Experience working within American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities.

Responsibilities

Assess clients using a variety of instruments to determine diagnosis, treatment motivation, relapse potential, physical and mental health, environment, and vocational situation.
Determine level of care and intervention strategies, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to integrate assessment, treatment, and medical care for Behavioral Health program participants.
Counsel clients individually or in groups about the effects of drugs and alcohol and relevant health considerations, including pregnancy, mental health conditions, and chronic health issues.
Address emotional and cognitive complications that may arise alongside substance use and health conditions.
Develop treatment plans addressing clients’ mental health and substance use issues, coping strategies, and recovery needs.
Educate families, friends, and other caregivers on how to support clients in recovery.
Incorporate traditional cultural approaches as needed to support therapy and recovery.