Mental Health Clinician

Position: MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN
Location: Loleta

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Mental Health ClinicianFLSA STATUS:

Exempt DEPARTMENT:

Social Services BACKGROUND:

PL 101-630

REPORTS TO:

Social Services Director UNIFORM

REQUIRED:

No

SALARY RANGE
11-12

APPROVED ON:

TC-9/11/2026

FUNDING SOURCE:.9 FTE VSP 23.1 General Fund FUNDING EXPIRATION:

December 31, 2028

Tribal Preference will be given in accordance with BRBRR Act Relating to Employment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being due to victimization. Will work with identified victims of crime, and Bear River Tribal families to establish individual goals and develop approaches to improve emotional stability and safety, increase skills in coping and communication, improve self-esteem, promote changes in behavior and strive for improved mental well-being.

Represents the Tribes interest before various Social Services related bodies and committees on mental health matters; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Work with individuals, groups, and communities to improve mental health.

Complete assessments and develop appropriate intervention and treatment plans for individuals, couples, families and groups.

Monitor progress throughout the treatment plan.

Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences.

Evaluating clients, mental, behavioral and emotional health.

Collect, Intake, and demographic information about clients data reports as necessary.

Help clients define goals, plan action, monitor progress and gain insight.

Develop therapeutic processes and treatment plans using evidence based models when available and appropriate.

Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.

Refer clients to psychiatrists and services necessary to meet their identified needs.

Take a holistic (mind and body) approach to mental health care.

Identify and prevent behaviors that impede recovery.

Educate family members and primary caregivers on assisting with behavioral challenges.

Respond to and provide consultation during crisis situations.

Work directly with clients to help them overcome mental health issues and lead a healthier life.

Other duties may be assigned.

AUTHORITY/

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability that are desired.

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.

Proven work experience as a Mental Health Clinician or similar  knowledge of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5) and the application of effective therapeutic treatment approaches.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and the use of Motivational Interviewing.

Knowledge of community support services and resources.

Indian Child Welfare Act and Native American history knowledge and cultural sensitivity.

Office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of office equipment.

Proficient use of the English language in both verbal and written format.

Relating well to children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.

Dealing effective reports, corresponding and other written materials.

Case management and maintaining accurate records and files.

Exercising sound independent judgement within established policy and procedural guidelines.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Through knowledge in the application of all confidentiality standards including file management, and document…