Program Therapist

We are currently looking for aFull Time Program Therapist to join our Violence Prevention and Residential Recovery Team B team located at the Healthy Lifestyles working Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summary Provides therapeutic services to families, couples and individuals. Responsibilities Provides family, couple, individual and group therapies as needed Implements empirically validated measurements into therapeutic practice to assess for client progress in therapy and to measure overall therapeutic effectiveness with clients Collaborates with other professionals to ensure appropriate care of clients Leads family education classes, such as relationship enhancement training Assists in ongoing initiatives to build and maintain referrals for services Utilizes an electronic health record keeping system to complete progress notes, treatment plans and other therapy-related materials to document appropriate legal and ethical standards Interfaces with other Department of Family Services programs and other non-tribal entities to effectively deliver services to clients Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner Greets and engages with a smile Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment Maintains and promotes professionalism Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards Makes sure knowledge of all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc. Performs all other duties as assigned Competencies Essential: Able to follow instructions, both written and oral Essential: Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements Essential: Ability to work independently Essential: Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability Essential: Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines Essential: Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Essential: Must have a helping attitude and understanding of problems within a family-oriented framework Essential: Knowledge and understanding of First American populations Essential: Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management Essential: Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management Essential: Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment or situation Essential: Ability to recognize, interpret, and regulate your own emotions, and understand those of other people Essential: Ability to use a trauma-informed approach with individuals, which promotes environments of healing and recovery Essential: Demonstrates and prioritizes personal well-being and utilizes available resources as needed to support others effectively Essential: Must have empathetic understanding of common social problems (addictions, mental health problems, domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.) Essential: Ability to remain calm under stress Skills Essential: Basic Computer skills Essential: Demonstrates strong self-management skills, including maintaining a healthy work life balance to ensure quality customer service Experience Nonessential: 2 years directly related experience Education Essential: Masters Degree in directly related field Essential: Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy preferred, or Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or related field Credentials Essential: Pass general background check Essential: Standard Driver's License Nonessential: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Nonessential: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Nonessential: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Nonessential: Licensed Professional Counselor Essential: Must possess a current license without restrictions or be eligible for licensure from the State of Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure as a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with Mental Health Designation (LADC/MH), or the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). For license eligible, must be able to achieve licensure within two years of hire. Working Conditions Essential: Mental health treatment facility Essential: Communication with groups May be required to assist individuals who are hostile, agitated or under the influence Pass pre-employment drug test Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach Listening and hearing ability Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs Sitting up to 50% of shift Standing up to 50% of shift Walking up to 50% of shift May be required to work after hours or on weekends as needed If applicable, must have at least one year of sobriety Must not have charges or arrests for substance abuse related offenses within the past two years May be required to assist individuals with unmanaged emotions #J-18808-Ljbffr