Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician - Tribal Healthcare

Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) a tribal healthcare organization established in 1970, provides a full spectrum of onsite and outreach services to the North San Diego County reservations of Inaja-Cosmit, La Jolla, Los Coyotes, Mesa Grande, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, San Pasqual, and Santa Ysabel. We are looking for two Licensed Clinicians (preferably LCSW and LMFT) to provide compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive counseling services to our patients. Position Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician Reports To Behavioral Health Director FLSA Status Exempt Position Function Clinical Classification Regular, Full-time, 40 hours/week Schedule Monday – Friday 1.0 FTE Location 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082 (not remote, not hybrid)

SUMMARY

The Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing direct services toIndividuals and families who are members of the Consortium Tribes. These serviceswill include early intervention for issues related to suicide, trauma, chemicaldependency, domestic violence, and child and elder abuse. This position works underthe direct supervision of the IHC’s Behavioral Health Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The information in this job descriptionindicates the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to beinterpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities requiredof employees assigned to this job position. Duties and responsibilities may change(be assigned or removed) at any time with or without notice.

1. Offer a full spectrum of diagnosticassessments/screenings to individuals and families participating in the assignedgrant program.
2. Is responsible for the development of screening instruments that are culturallyand linguistically relevant to the Consortium population.

1. Other responsibilities include prevention education, assessment, treatmentplanning, acute treatment, safety planning, crisis assessment and intervention , and family support, as well as make referrals for a type or level of service needed.
2. Ensure that referrals outside of theConsortium area are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
3. Cooperate and collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment approaches asappropriate.
4. Provide services to patients’ homes, work sites, schools, detention centers,inpatient units and jails to provide screening, assessments, and education to theIndian community regarding mental health and wellness as deemed appropriate.
5. Provide oversight and supervision to project staff by providing clinical expertiseand overall direction for achieving the project goals and objectives of the grantsto which they are assigned.
6. Professionally and respectfully represent all the Consortium Clinics in thecommunity, clinical, and legal arenas.
7. Document succinct and comprehensive case records in a timely and consistentfashion in accordance with agency, grantor, legal and ethical principles.
8. Adhere strictly to the laws and ethics related to confidentiality at all times.
9. Under supervision, make recommendations based on clinical information.
10. Allow for and provide access to alternative interventions (i.e., traditionalpractices/Spiritual beliefs, sweat lodges, etc.).
11. Attend program, clinical, or administrative meetings and trainings as required.
12. Participate in activities and training which enhance professional development.
13. Provide supervision to ACSW and/or AMFT.
14. Provide statistical reports as required.
15. Position may be re-assigned during activation of EOP.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL & DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Travel is not required for this position. Driving is required for this position.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in related field required. Minimum 1 year of counseling experience required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, MEMBERSHIPS AND REGULATIONS

Applicants must have a current LCSW or LMFT license from California Board of Behavioral Sciences and maintain that license in good standing throughout employment. 15-hour BBS supervisor course. A valid California driver’s license and a good driving record will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Current AED CPR certification or attainment within 6 months of hire. Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test to include marijuana. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position. Must pass criminal background check.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of San Diego county agencies and funding agencies. Possess excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. Proven ability working with multi-cultural communities, preferably NativeAmerican. Ability to relate and work with both youth, adults, and elders. Ability to work with tribal officials, tribal community members, and other Consortium Clinics and their departments.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Must be proficient in the following: Productivity Software: Microsoft Office 365 (Email, Calendar, Word, Excel, Power Point), Teams(video conferencing and meetings), and Share Point. Databases: NextGen (or EPIC) electronic healthcare records. Utilization of Paycom, Relias Learning, and PolicyTech systems. Indian Preference shall be given in accordance with IHC’s Policies and Procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Indian Health Council