GREAT LOCATION: HIKING IN THE REDWOOD FOREST AND SURFING ALONG THE COAST.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
Counsels individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan in strength-based model. Provides behavioral health services to American Indian communities by providing assessments, referrals and treatment to UIHS clients by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Intern and Level I:

• Provide direct behavior health services to American Indian individuals, families, groups and communities, under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Clinical Director.
• Provide crisis counseling as needed and outreach counseling to community settings such as schools, juvenile hall, Rancheria’s, home visits, and other settings as assigned by the Behavior Health Clinical Director.
• Provide specialized counseling groups or classes for parenting classes, depression, grief, anger management, teen issues or on other topics within the scope of license and training.
• Participate in weekly case review meetings.
• Supply case files including assessments, treatment plans and progress notes and other reporting and statistical data in a timely manner as required by the law, department and agency.
• Use Next Gen’s Electronic Health Record system for case files.
• Discusses and review progress toward goals with client such treatment plan as required.
• Refers client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling, as indicated.
• Attend section meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines
• Performs other training and job related activities mandated required by the Behavioral Health Clinical Director
• Maintains a professional organized clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards
• Assists in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed.

Level II:

• Periodically provide community mental health presentations or stress management workshops specialized in-service training to the community or UIHS staff/board.
• Provides supervision as assigned.
•  Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interns: Must have completed a Masters Degree Program and possess an Intern license and be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Level I:  Must possess a clinical license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have some clinical experience.
• Level II:  Must possess a license as stated above and have 2 years licensed experience. Supervises MFT interns and/or Associate Social Worker (ASW), as required, and is qualified as a Board of Behavioral Sciences approved supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Intern: The individual must have completed a Master's Program in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field and be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• Level I: Licensed Intern, LCSW, MFT, or PhD with some clinical experience.
• Level II: Licensed for over two years, with some clinical experience qualified to supervise Interns and ASW’s.
• Commitment to the provision of counseling services to American Indians for all levels.

Annual Salary Depending on Experience: $40,518 to $60,569