Therapist

Indian Health Service • Burney, CA

241d • $98,720 - $120,075

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides therapy and psycho-educational services; documents clinical and other patient information and maintains a comprehensive treatment record; communicates verbally and in writing with referral sources, other team members, and treatment reviewers to promote and coordinate treatment; participates in practice development activities; meets clerical/administrative reporting requirements as needed for financial, risk management, and quality improvement activities; and performs other duties as needed. Therapy services are performed at several sites including Burney and Alturas Clinics and at school district campuses. Location is at Burney Clinic site.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited graduate program in social work, counseling or psychology.
• Licensed therapist (LCSW/LMFT) or registered intern (ACSW/AMFT) in the State of California.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations (experience working with Native Americans is desirable).
• Two (2) years of therapy experience desired.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to travel for meetings/trainings.
• Valid California driver's license and proof of personal automobile insurance as required by California state law.
• Current CPR certification.
• Indian Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473).

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and/or family therapy services to a wide variety of clients with a broad range of problems, using research-based treatment techniques.
• Performs comprehensive client assessments and crisis intervention services.
• Establish relationships with patients and families that encourage an effective use of the therapy process.
• Assists clients in the appropriate use of community resources and performs other case management duties, coordinating the services intra and interdepartmentally.
• Communicates proactively with other providers who share involvement in case or in family treatment.
• Completes treatment plans and related chart/billing forms in compliance with requirements.
• Participates and conducts Quality Improvement/Risk Management objectives and activities.
• Participates in all Behavioral Health Department and monthly staff meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees