JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will be assigned to the Lummi Behavioral Health Division as a Licensed Mental Health Provider/Counselor working specifically with youth. Provider will assess and provide individual and group mental health services to Native American community members. This Provider will also follow all guidelines as outlined in the Behavioral Health Manual. The incumbent may be tasked to work in several areas where mental health services are being provided to adolescents, and children. The incumbent may go into the local school districts as well as facilitate group counseling sessions with youth. The Counselor will be employed as a salaried employee within the Lummi Indian Business Council. This position requires the allows provider to be flexible with work hours based on the services needed within Lummi Nation. Counselor may choose to work four ten hour shifts if desired and one of these may be a remote day.

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Annual, Sick Leave, Lummi Fitness Center Membership and 16 Paid Holidays. After successfully completing 90 day orientation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master’s degree in psychology, Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Behavioral Science from an accredited college or university.

· 3 years school and/or work experience working with children, youth and families, preferred

· Mental Health Provider Washington State Licensure preferred.Associate Licensure by start date required.

· Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s license and meet eligibility requirements for tribal insurance.

· Lummi/Native American/Veteran preference policy applies.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, and other related duties as assigned.

1. Provide individual and group mental health treatment services using a strength-based approach to address cognitive, behavioral and/or emotional deficits.

2. Provide culturally congruent and sensitive treatment services.

3. Use an evidenced based practice therapeutic model in the delivery of services. i.e., Trauma-focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing practices based on client individual needs.

4. Provide appropriate and timely referral assistance to clients whose needs are beyond the scope of practice and require more specialized services. Referrals will be coordinated with the Behavioral Health Director and Clinical Supervisor.

5. Provide consultation with client family members and other service providers on the Reservation or in the broader community consistent with the client’s wishes or needs.

6. Comply with the provisions of the Lummi Behavioral Health treatment manual for consistency in documentation, programmatic processes, and standardization.

7. Act as a primary care clinician or work as a clinical team for assigned clients and incorporate the peer support team when applicable to best meet client treatment needs.

8. Standardized practices for services include obtaining:

a. Obtain signed Informed Consent from client and verbally review with client

b. Complete mental health assessment

c. Create an individualized treatment plan utilizing the client’s voice

d. Develop crisis plan

e. Submit progress notes according to Behavioral Health policy and WAC standards

f. Maintain client records ensuring mental health assessments, treatment plans, progress notes are completed within times required and to meet LIBC billing requirements.

g. Actively close out files when clients’ complete services or discontinue access to services

h. Provide support for other team members and their clients during scheduled work hours or when clinicians are on leave

i. Provide crisis walk-in services as needed

j. Attend weekly clinical staffing meetings for administrative and group supervision

9. Collaborate and coordinate client care with affiliated service departments such as Probation, Lummi Counseling Services, the Courts, Lummi Children Services, Employment Training, Lummi Tribal Health Clinic, the Lummi Nation, Bellingham, and Ferndale Schools.

10. Make referrals as needed for medication management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.18 - $42.74 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Licensed Mental Health Provider?

Work Location: In person

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