Tribal Wellness Clinician

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians • Highland, CA

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About The Position

With a focus on helping San Manuel Tribal families and citizens, the Tribal Wellness Educator provides a range of activities and programs within the department that are intended to have a positive effect on the health and well-being of the community. Reporting to the Director of Tribal Family Services, the Tribal Wellness Clinician provides support and services that have been identified to meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of the Tribal Community while maintaining the strictest confidentiality in compliance with applicable law. The Tribal Wellness Clinician supports and provides services to the Tribal Citizens, which may include; receiving and making calls to Tribal Citizens, providing resources, responding to crisis’ and triaging their needs. This may also include providing wellness checks and/or providing case management, home visits, and meetings with citizens. The Tribal Wellness Clinician works to assist in connecting and coordinating the community with private and public agencies to provide services through a referral network that is reputable, vetted and subject/service appropriate. The Tribal Wellness Clinician also engages in providing prevention/early intervention (PEI) services to the community.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Services, Social Services, Behavioral Health or related field from an accredited university is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years related experience and/or training is required.
• Highly developed communication skills and maturity.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to Tribal history, lifestyle and culture.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Code of Ethics of the National Association affiliated to their license/ credentials.
• Experience within the continuum of health and wellness in a medical office setting.
• Experience and comfortable working with a diverse population, including youth, young adults, adults, and elders.
• Ability to provide referrals to community resources and follow-up on progress.
• Experience working with individuals with a range of social/emotional needs required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong operational leadership experience.
• Ability to monitor and case manage patient care and patient experience as needed.
• Experience in creating and organizing activities to support health and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Maintains positive and effective relationships with Tribal leaders, department heads, outside agencies, and the Tribal community at large.
• Provide Tribal Citizens services and support, including making calls, answering outreach calls to coordinate resources, triaging care, and being available via on-call rotation.
• Provides clinical assessment, case planning and resource linkage based on mental health, substance use and/or wellness needs.
• Responsible for data collection, case notes and communicating regularly to his/her direct manager.
• Secures relevant community needs and programming. Implements innovative prevention programs, restorative justice programs, culturally informed mental health services, etc.
• Ensures consistent application of all legal and regulatory requirements and complies with relevant laws and regulations, including confidentiality via HIPAA and FERPA compliance.
• Responsible for making home and/or institution visits in case management, as required.
• Coordinates with the Tribal Health Care Insurance administrator and providers, as needed.
• Partners with and serves as a resource to the Tribal Court in the development and administration of Tribal laws related to family related matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Benefits

• Total Rewards package of monetary, benefits and development rewards.
• Opportunities for learning and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree