Therapist, Mental Health

Overview

Under general supervision, counsels clients and develops/implements a variety of projects and activities to promote substance abuse awareness and related behavioral health issues throughout the community.

Benefits: Health Insurance (medical, vision, dental), short/long-term disability, 401k, vacation/personal sick leave, 14 holidays

Masters' Degree in Counseling or Social Work and who is either licensed or license eligible is a required. Working knowledge of substance abuse is preferred. Must have a working understanding of HIPPA requirements. Must have a working knowledge of adult case management and work as a team leader for the Adult Case Manager. Must be a person of highly stable character with a proven ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality, work a flexible schedule, and work independently.

Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and be able to meet the Community s insurance carrier requirements. Must successfully complete a background check.

• Develops treatment plans, writes progress notes, makes appropriate referrals, and writes discharge summaries.
• Counsels clients, individually, or in family or group sessions, regarding mental health issues.
• Responds to calls for emergency intervention services as needed.
• Develops programs to educate youth and other interested parties regarding substance abuse, including drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling.
• Facilitates various therapeutic groups with clients.
• Participates in a variety of training conferences regarding behavioral health/substance abuse.
• Works effectively with other local area behavioral health/social service agencies to coordinate services for employees, members and their families.
• All referrals to outside agencies can only take place if approved by the Director.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all matters involving clients both during and off work hours.
• Will rotate being on call.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of available behavioral health, social service, and social welfare programs provided through Ak-Chin Indian Community, Gila River Indian Community, State, and Federal programs.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of behavioral health/social service counseling and behavior modification.
• Knowledge of the behavioral actions and physical manifestations of drug and/or alcohol abuse.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with community youth, community members, a Community Department employees, law enforcement personnel, legal representatives, State/Federal agencies, and a variety of institutions and facilities.
• Skill in counseling individuals, families, and small groups regarding a variety of substance abuse and related behavioral health issues/problems.
• Skill in identifying resources for referring clients needing programs/services not available at Ak-Chin Indian Community.
• Ability to work with inmates in a jail setting as needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work with adults.
• Ability to express ideas in a clear and precise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.