WOW Mental Health Therapist

Southern Indian Health Council, Inc•Alpine, CA

1d•$65,640 - $93,344•Onsite

About The Position

The WOW Mental Health Therapist provides direct individual, couple, family, and group counseling to transitional age youth, adults, and older adults with serious illness, substance abuse issues, and/or co-occurring disorders. Therapeutic services address systemic issues related to chemical dependency, domestic violence, abuse, mental health diagnoses, relationships, and other practical concerns. The therapist collaborates with other providers, particularly the psychiatrist via telepsychiatry, referral sources, and other collateral contacts. The role may also include organizing culturally relevant community prevention education, connecting the Indian community with SIHC and other community organizations, and assessing outside-agency referrals for stability, appropriateness, and eligibility. The position offers a full spectrum of mental wellness services, including education, assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, family support, case management, and referral to services not provided by SIHC. The therapist manages a caseload, maintains timely and compliant records, protects privacy and confidentiality, participates in meetings and training, provides statistical reports, and works with multidisciplinary providers and community organizations. The role is based in a mobile unit and requires travel throughout the organization’s service area and SIHC sites. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; a flexible schedule may be required based on need. Applicants must hold an independent California license as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, MFT, LCSW, or LPCC and maintain it in good standing. Applicants with degrees in a counseling field (MA, Ph.D., or Psy.D.) may apply. The position requires crisis-intervention experience, Trauma Informed Care experience, familiarity with the ACE Study, computer proficiency, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and state-required car insurance are required. Compensation is $65,640.04–$93,343.63 annually, DOE.

Requirements

Hold an independent license with the California Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Sciences; acceptable licenses include Licensed Clinical Psychologist, MFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
Maintain the required professional license in good standing throughout employment.
Applicants with degrees in a counseling field (MA, Ph.D., or Psy.D.) may apply.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Experience in crisis intervention.
Experience in Trauma Informed Care and familiarity with the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) Study.
Familiarity and comfort using computer programs, including Microsoft Suite components or equivalent.
Demonstrated success working with multicultural communities, preferably Native American/Alaska Native communities.
Ability and/or willingness to work with all ages.
Ability to work with tribal officials, county agencies, tribal community members, funding agencies, and SIHC departments.
Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with service providers, including PERT, the San Diego Sheriff Department, and other providers.
Ability to work flexible hours as required by department needs; facilitate, negotiate, and resolve issues professionally; collaborate as a team; communicate effectively with staff and clients; maintain current case documentation; submit reports and documentation on time; and work semi-independently while responding to supervision.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle pressure with dignity while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.
Valid driver’s license maintained throughout employment, and ability to travel throughout the organization’s service area, including all SIHC sites.
Current certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the position’s required education and profession.
Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness; responsibility, good judgment, attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, professionalism, courtesy, confidentiality, teamwork, and sensitivity to client needs.
Strong team-building, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships; communicate clearly and concisely; address audiences effectively; exercise balanced judgment; prioritize, meet deadlines, take initiative, and function in a rapidly changing environment; work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds; resolve conflicts, negotiate, and facilitate consensus.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods, reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 pounds, perform repetitive hand movements, and use and view a PC.
Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state; travel as needed.
Pass a pre-screening tuberculin skin test or X-ray and blood/urine drug screening test; have adequate health to perform the duties.
Complete and submit the SIHC Application and Authorization Form to Human Resources before the stated close date.
Learn and comply with SIHC policies and procedures, understand compliance policies, participate in mandatory compliance training, and report suspected or actual compliance violations.

Nice To Haves

Past success working with multicultural communities, preferably Native American/Alaska Native communities.
Applicants with degrees in a counseling field (MA, Ph.D., or Psy.D.) may apply.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy, with knowledge of prevention, intervention, abuse and trauma, DSM-V diagnoses, domestic violence dynamics, addictive behavior, and developmental issues.
Provide mental wellness education, assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, family support, case management, and referrals to services not provided by SIHC.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment providers, including the psychiatrist via telepsychiatry, referral sources, and other collateral contacts.
Assist with developing and providing outreach to educate the Indian community about mental health and wellness.
Prioritize and manage the caseload based on schedule, patient acuity, and program requirements.
Represent Southern Indian Health Council professionally and respectfully in tribal and greater San Diego communities and in clinical and legal settings.
Maintain succinct, comprehensive case records promptly and consistently in accordance with agency policies, ethical guidelines, and legal and regulatory requirements.
Protect privacy and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and ethics.
Make clinical recommendations based on clinical information and in consultation with supervisors.
Allow for and encourage traditional cultural practices consistent with spiritual beliefs and protective factors.
Attend required program, clinical, and administrative meetings and trainings.
Participate in professional development activities and training.
Provide statistical reports to the ABH Program Manager and/or Behavioral Health Director.
Comply with SIHC policies and procedures.
Work a flexible schedule when required by department needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.