Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician - Tribal Communities

Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) a tribal healthcare organizationestablished in 1970, provides a full spectrum of onsite and outreach services to the North San Diego County reservations of Inaja-Cosmit, La Jolla, Los Coyotes, Mesa Grande, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, San Pasqual, and Santa Ysabel.

We are looking for two Licensed Clinicians (preferably LCSW and LMFT) to provide compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive counseling services to our patients.

Position:
Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

Reports To:
Behavioral Health Director

FLSA Status
:
Exempt
Position Function:
Clinical
Classification:
Regular, Full-time, 40 hours/week
Schedule:
Monday – Friday 1.0 FTE
Location: 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082 (not remote, not hybrid)

SUMMARY:
The Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing direct services to Individuals and families who are members of the Consortium Tribes. These services will include early intervention for issues related to suicide, trauma, chemical dependency, domestic violence, and child and elder abuse. This position works underthe direct supervision of the IHC’s Behavioral Health Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required
of employees assigned to this job position. Duties and responsibilities may change(be assigned or removed) at any time with or without notice.

1. Offer a full spectrum of diagnostic assessments/screenings to individuals and families participating in the assigned grant program.
2. Is responsible for the development of screening instruments that are culturally and linguistically relevant to the Consortium population.
4. Other responsibilities include prevention education, assessment, treatment planning, acute treatment, safety planning, crisis assessment and intervention , and family support, as well as make referrals for a type or level of service needed.
5. Ensure that referrals outside of the Consortium area are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
6. Cooperate and collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment approaches as appropriate.
7. Provide services to patients’ homes, work sites, schools, detention centers,inpatient units and jails to provide screening, assessments, and education to the Indian community regarding mental health and wellness as deemed appropriate.
8. Provide oversight and supervision to project staff by providing clinical expertise and overall direction for achieving the project goals and objectives of the grantsto which they are assigned.
9. Professionally and respectfully represent all the Consortium Clinics in the community, clinical, and legal arenas.
10. Document succinct and comprehensive case records in a timely and consistent fashion in accordance with agency, grantor, legal and ethical principles.
11. Adhere strictly to the laws and ethics related to confidentiality at all times.
12. Under supervision, make recommendations based on clinical information.
13. Allow for and provide access to alternative interventions (i.e., traditional practices/Spiritual beliefs, sweat lodges, etc.)
14. Attend program, clinical, or administrative meetings and trainings as required.
15. Participate in activities and training which enhance professional development.
16. Provide supervision to ACSW and/or AMFT.
17. Provide statistical reports as required.
18. Position may be re-assigned during activation of EOP.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL & DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

• Travel is not required for this position.

• Driving is required for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS
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