Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California Mental Health Therapist Positon

Mental Health Therapist

Posted On:  Monday, 22nd May 2017
Department:  Health Clinic
Location:  Gardnerville, NV

Job Type: Full Time Exempt

Pay Rate:  $40,954-$61,432

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision the Mental Health Therapist is responsible for developing and conducting assessments and treatment programs appropriate for designated individuals, families and groups; provides counseling and follow-up services. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.


Preferred Skills:

• Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Evaluates clients with a full range of psychological problems, utilizing appropriate assessment tools for diagnosis and treatment planning. 
• Collaborates on cases with other mental health professionals with regard to clinical therapy mode, assesses clients in a SOAP format using DSM IV diagnosis, charts progress, and discusses therapy plans. 
• Provides a broad range of therapeutic services to individual, groups and families, as indicated. 
• Attends Child Protection Team Meetings. 
• Networks with schools and local agencies to develop treatment plans for clients. 
• Maintains a daily log of activities within strict confidentiality rules.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field with current license as a Marriage and Family Counselor (MFT) or as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Must have a minimum of two years of successful professional counseling experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid California or Nevada driver’s license or capable of obtaining one within thirty-days (30) of employment.

Must be able to be insurable by the Tribe’s Driving Policy. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.

Preference will be given to Qualified Native American Indians.


Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of records management procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and regulations including established professional standards.
• Knowledge of medical and psychiatric rehabilitation terminology. 
• Knowledge of physical, emotional and social needs of emotionally disordered individuals.
• Knowledge of medications commonly prescribed for psychiatric clients. 
• Knowledge of community resources for the mentally disordered individuals.
• Ability to create reports and assessments both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze problems, devise solutions, and make sound decisions related to the Mental Health Program Treatment and mental health emergency intervention situations.
• Ability to apply the principles and concepts of psychiatric rehabilitation counseling.
• Ability to interview and secure personal and social information, as well as information needed for determining client’s needs and barriers. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective psychiatric counseling relationships and work effectively with staff and others. 
• Ability to utilize other community resources and health care agencies. 
• Ability to plan, organize, and express ideas clearly and effectively, and be able to work cooperatively with coworkers, the public, and especially Native Americans.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and other personnel.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence.
• Ability to analyze and problem-solve. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in everything, and continually seek improvement in results.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).

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Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California Substance Abuse Counselor Position

Substance Abuse Counselor

Posted On:  Monday, 22nd May 2017
Department:  Health Clinic
Location:  Gardnerville, NV

Job Type: Full Time Exempt

Pay Rate:  $37,231-$55.847

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision the Substance Abuse Counselor provides primary therapy for evaluations, counseling and support for adolescent and adult clients with drug and/or alcohol dependence, and their families. The Counselor is responsible for managing and coordinating client care through services available in the Washoe Tribal Behavioral Health Program and/or when client is referred to other out patient or inpatient services.  Maintains confidentiality, within the confines of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), of all privileged information.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meets with clients to obtain personal, family, medical, psychological and legal information to complete a drug and alcohol assessment. 
• Consults with other professional and or family members (with signed release of information) to get a clear picture, of the client’s problems. 
• Develops a treatment plan and recommends a level of care within ASAM PPC-2R and DSM-IV guidelines, and BADA approved requirements.
• Designs a program of treatment and rehabilitation tailored to the client needs in the areas of: Dimension 1: Acute Intoxication and/or Withdrawal, Dimension 2: Biomedical Conditions and Complications, Dimension 3: Emotional/Behavioral Conditions and Complications, Dimension 4: Treatment Acceptance/Resistance, Dimension 5: Relapse/Continued Use Potential, Dimension 6: Recovery Environment.
• Works with family members of client to provide education and therapy to address recovery and treatment for all family members on an as-needed basis.
• Maintains a confidential case file on all clients with whom contact is made. 
• Charts and documents client progress according to the Dimensions.
• Conducts group and individual counseling sessions and educational classes. 
• Schedules sessions and classes as deemed appropriate to meet clients needs outlined in the treatment plan. 
• Provides classes, therapy and support for all behavioral health programs.
• Works with Washoe Tribal Behavioral Health treatment team (Substance Abuse, LCSW and Psychologist) to develop plan and/or referral to appropriate agencies.
• Meets with Child Protective Teams to coordinate services for clients.
• Meets with other Nevada Native American counselors in order to network common areas of concern, clients, causes and possible approaches for solving problems. 
• Participates with other Washoe Tribal departments in providing drug and alcohol program coordination. 
• Assists in planning, coordinating and scheduling special events.
• Understands and has knowledge of twelve-step recovery program. Educates patients about community-based organizations such as AA, NA, etc.
• Serves as a member of the behavioral health treatment team in providing culturally competent services.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, human services and two years experience in addictive disorders; or combination of education and experience.

• Within six months of employment, must obtain an Alcohol and Drug Counselor License (LADC) or Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate (CADC) under NRS 641.C or higher standards, and maintain such licensure or certification as a condition of employment in this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California or Nevada driver’s license or capable of obtaining one within thirty-days (30) of employment. 
• Must be able to be insurable by the Tribe’s Driving Policy. 
• Must be HIPAA certified annually. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.
• Preference will be given to Qualified Native American Indians.
• Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of records management procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and regulations including established professional standards.
• Knowledge of medical and behavioral rehabilitation terminology.
• Knowledge of physical, emotional and social needs of substance abusers.
• Knowledge of community resources for substance abusers. 
• Ability to assess and diagnose using DSM-IV criteria along with ASAM PPC-2R, and assessment tools of SASSI, MAST and DAST.
• Ability to be self motivated, responsible and reliable.
• Ability to apply the principles and concepts of addictive rehabilitation counseling.
• Ability to interview and secure personal and social information, as well as information needed for determining client’s needs and barriers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective psychiatric counseling relationships and work effectively with staff and others.
• Ability to utilize other community resources and health care agencies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and express ideas clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with patients, medical staff, co-workers and other personnel at all levels.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence.
• Ability to analyze and problem-solve.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).

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