MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Mental Health TherapistThe Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing direct individual, couple, family, and group counseling for children, adolescents, teens and adults clients in the restricted service area of Southern Indian Health Council, Inc. (SIHC) that may be experiencing a crisis. Therapeutic services focus systemic issues contributing to the development of chemical dependency, domestic violence, abuse, mental health diagnoses, relationships, and other practical issues. The therapist will collaborate with Behavioral Health staff, Social Services staff, other SIHC departments, referral sources, and other collateral contacts as appropriate. The therapist may participate in organizing culturally relevant prevention education activities in the community and act as a bridge between the Indian community, SIHC, and other community organizations to facilitate access to appropriate services. The therapist shall assess all referrals made by outside agencies for stability, appropriateness, and eligibility. This position works under the direct supervision of the Behavioral Health Director.Specific duties and responsibilities include:Providing outpatient treatment and therapy to adults and youth in the areas of trauma, especially childhood abuse and neglect, domestic violence, sex trafficking, and sexual assault.Offering services and referrals related to achieving wellness including alcohol and other drug education, assessment, treatment planning, relapse prevention, discharge/transitional planning, crisis assessment and intervention, and family support, as well as making referrals for a type or level of service outside the bounds of the practice of SIHC and its available providers when appropriate.Providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups with general knowledge in the areas of prevention, intervention, abuse and trauma, DSM-V-TR diagnoses, domestic violence dynamics, addictive behavior, and developmental issues.Offering a full spectrum of services related to mental wellness including education, assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, family support, case management, and referral to services not provided by SIHC.Cooperating and collaborating with multidisciplinary treatment approaches as appropriate.Assisting in the development and provision of outreach services to educate the Indian community regarding mental health and wellness. Outreach will include, but is not limited to, prevention education on reservation sites, in patients' homes, work sites, schools, detention centers, inpatient units, jails, and prisons.Assisting and supporting clients in their interactions with the court, legal proceedings, SARMS, probation and parole departments, CWS, drug and alcohol programs/counselors, and other professional organizations and entities.Systematically prioritizing and managing caseload, taking into account schedule, acuity of the patients, and program requirements.Professionally and respectfully representing Southern Indian Health Council in the tribal community, greater San Diego community as well as clinical and legal arenas.Documenting succinct and comprehensive case records in a timely and consistent manner in accordance with agency policies, ethical guidelines, and legal and regulatory requirements.Adhering strictly to the laws and ethics related to privacy and confidentiality at all times.Consistently making recommendations based on clinical information with consultation from supervisors.Allowing for and encouraging traditional cultural practices that are consistent with spiritual beliefs and serve as protective factors.Attending program, clinical, and administrative meetings and trainings as required.Participating in activities and trainings which enhance professional development.Providing statistical reports to the Program Director and Board of Directors as required.Complies with all SIHC policies & procedures.Ability to work flexible schedule may be required based on need.Other duties as assigned.