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Responsible for providing outpatient mental health therapy services within the Behavioral Health unit, to support status as a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) approved site. Perform diagnostic assessments, develop treatment plans, and conduct psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults in a manner that is both culturally sensitive and appropriate utilizing the proper psychotherapeutic techniques. Essential Duties, functions, & Responsibilities 1. Promote the delivery of mental health services based on clinical needs, and in a culturally sensitive and culturally appropriate manner. 2. Provide diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents, and adults as needed and in compliance with all DHS standards. 3. Provide culturally sensitive and appropriate psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. 4. Develop individual therapeutic treatment plans based on clients' needs, interests, and abilities, in collaboration with clients, and if appropriate, their family members and other service providers. 5. Administer and interpret psychological evaluations for clients, staff, and others as needed or requested. 6. Maintain accurate and timely records in the electronic health record system, including diagnostic assessments and updates, treatment plans and treatment plan updates, weekly case notes, consultation, monthly progress reports, file reviews in health records (paper or electronic) with the appropriate degree of detail to meet insurance, legal, and clinical standards. 7. Oversee and develop programming for Children's Therapeutic Support Services (CTSS), to expand the scope of operation for children's mental health services. 8. Ensure that all billing encounters, progress/encounter notes are entered and turned in a timely fashion. 9. Provide medically necessary mental health treatment to children, adolescents and adults and their family, as directed by MN Professional Board Standards and Ethics. 10. Abide by the rules of confidentiality, Data Privacy Act, Mandatory reporting laws, HIPAA compliance, and RTC policies and procedures. 11. Actively working towards licensure requirements and attending training and conferences to update skills and knowledge in proper therapeutic techniques, treatments, and CEU's. 12. Provide consultation services to area agencies when requested and develops and maintains positive working relationships with collaborating agencies and programs within the organization, and externally. 13. Provide referrals to clients for available resources and services within the Reservation and surrounding communities. 14. Proactively supports additional skill development and expansion of the scope of services provided within the Behavioral Health Department. 15. Actively participates in Department staff meetings and is a valued team player in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community. 16. As an employee of the Bois Forte Reservation, will follow the Bois Forte Procurement Policy and any other applicable procurement requirements when obtaining goods and/or services for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. 17. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• In good standing with graduate program and/or ready to complete post-degree/pre-licensure hours.

Education:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or Social Work from an accredited college or university or obtain within 1 year.

License/Certification:

• Working towards Licensed Psychologist (LP), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

or Working towards Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license, be insurable under the Band's RTC Automobile Policy, and be eligible to drive under any other motor vehicle use policies applicable to the position.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

• Ability to use critical thinking skills, function independently and make complex decisions based on standards of care, policies and procedures, critical pathways.
• Ability to prepare assessments, treatment plans, and a variety of reports.
• Ability to handle stress and unstable client behavior.
• Ability to be flexible, organize and prioritize time and case load effectively.
• Knowledge of regulatory documentation requirements and ability to accurately and completely document clinical data.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques, and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, substance abuse and various treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of biological, behavioral, and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental health disability, and substance abuse.
• Knowledge and scope of activities of tribal, public, and private health and child welfare agencies and other available community, tribal, county and state resources.
• Knowledge of federal laws including Health Insurance Portability Accountability (HIPAA), government regulations, federal privacy act and agency rules and maintain the confidentiality of interactions with clients, staff, and others.
• Provide good customer service and focuses client care in a Holistic, Client- Centered approach.
• Knowledge of pharmacology of various medications (both legal and illegal substances), their therapeutic effects, side effects and adverse reactions.
• Compose and record professional quality data, evaluations, assessments, and progress notes in a timely fashion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in handling interactions with staff, other agencies, groups, and patients and families and working with a diverse multi-disciplinary team.
• Intermediate knowledge of biopsychosocial (BPS) aspects of mental, developmental, physical disabilities etc., in order to formulate diagnoses, participates in treatment process and delivery.
• Intermediate knowledge of mental health education in order to relay/clarify findings, when clinically indicated, to relatives, community agencies, and interested persons.
• Basic knowledge of community organizations to initiate/coordinate aftercare and treatment delivery within the community.
• Skilled in handling sensitive situations in a calm, professional manner.
• Strong observation, assessment, and crisis management skills.
• Communicate effectively (written and spoken) with co-workers, clients, and outside parties.
• Intermediate knowledge of recognized treatment interventions such as risk assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), sex offender treatment, behavior modification, family, group, and individual psychotherapies, psychosocial education, substance abuse interventions, crisis interventions in order to address identified treatment needs.
• Experience with computerized management information systems
• Basic operation of a workstation (turning on/off, knowledge of basic functions and components) and general office equipment Use/storage/maintenance of multiple usernames and passwords. Computer-related problem-solving skills through the use of available training and help desk.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), internet software and appropriate storage of electronic files.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.

Pay:

From $64,417.60 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person