Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW / LMFT / ACSW / AMFT)

Job Description

Job Description

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides culturally competent clinical services to a diverse caseload consisting of children, adults, couples, and families. This clinical role within an integrated healthcare setting, conducts screenings and assessments; implements evidence-based interventions; offers psycho-education; engages in treatment planning, evaluates level of patient risk, and submits referrals to ancillary services as needed. The Behavioral Health Therapist works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient treatment and care needs.

RESONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

1. Conduct initial assessment and administer required standardized screening tools.
2. Gather relevant information necessary to accurately diagnose and treat patient; such as, mental status exam; functional impairments; behavioral health, substance use and trauma history; patient strengths and potential barriers to accessing services. 
3. Join with patients to develop individualized treatment plans aimed at addressing identified mental health symptoms of concern and presenting problems.
4. Employ culturally competent, trauma-informed, best practices during psychotherapy.
5. Make essential referrals and connections to community resources through care coordination and by helping patients prioritize needs.
6. Support in warm handoff and provide crisis intervention/emotional stabilization for patients when need is identified by other department providers.
7. Document patient encounters within Electronic Health Record in accordance with compliance requirements and NVIH procedures (laws, regulations, ethical standards).
8. Participate constructively in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities within the Department, such as peer review, staff meetings and case conferencing.
9. Maintain caseload of patients; coordinates with receptionist staff regarding daily schedule; and meets/exceeds department productivity standard.
10. Establish trust and rapport to develop and sustain professional relationships with patients, providers, and partners.
11. Other duties as assigned.

All NVIH employees are expected to:

- Provide the highest possible level of service to patients;

- Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;

- Maintain safe practices; and

- Abide by the NVIH's policies and procedures.

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). In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.

• Must hold current license or registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, ACSW, APCC, AMFT)
• Experience with crisis counseling and working with adults, children and families in an outpatient setting desired
• Has demonstrated the ability to work with diverse populations (experience working with Native Americans is desirable)
• Two (2) years therapy experience desired.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates understanding of age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served by adapting style, treatment and plan to each population. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, protocols, and the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Work independently under limited supervision, prioritizes work assignments.
• Reliable Transportation and ability to adhere to regular attendance.

 
Native Preference. Northern Valley Indian Health provides Native Preference in hiring practices for qualified Native applicants, in accordance with its policy. NVIH is also an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.
 
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED :
Computer E-Mail Telephone Voice Mail Fax
 
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Sitting / Mobility: Approximately 70% of time is spent working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 30%) is spent moving around work areas.
Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, Board members, members of outside agencies, in person, by telephone, and by email.
Vision: Ability to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos, and other appropriate paperwork.
Lifting / Carrying: Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing no more than 25 pounds.
Stooping / Kneeling: Ability to access files/stock supplies in low cabinets and shelves.
Reaching / Handling: Ability to input information into computer systems and retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment, and supplies.
 
Requests for reasonable accommodations must be received in writing. Additional information may be required to determine if the accommodation request is reasonable and can be made.



 
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE



 
Northern Valley Indian Health retains tribal sovereign immunity and is exempt from Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondisclosure Act, among other federal laws. Additionally, NVIH is not subject to California labor or employment laws or regulations. While NVIH may provide information and documents that reference these laws or regulations from time to time, it is important to note that they do not govern or dictate the policies and practices of NVIH. Any references to such laws or regulations are for informational purposes. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity of NVIH.