Mental Health Therapist

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Dupont, WA 98327

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $45.45 - $54.50 Hourly

POSITION TITLE:

Mental Health Therapist DEPARTMENT: HHS – Behavioral Health

LOCATION:

DuPont, Washington

REPORTS TO:

Clinical Supervisor STATUS:
Hourly;
Full-Time WAGE RANGE: $45.45 - $54.50 per hour (Dual-Credentialed falls higher within the range)

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

Provides client-centered, strengths-based, and culturally responsive therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups in a clinical setting. Conducts evaluations, diagnostics, therapy, and crisis intervention using evidence-based practices, with a focus on co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, including addiction, mental illness, and trauma-informed care. Supportsclients in their recovery journey by facilitating engagement in behavioral health services. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.

Honors and represents the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the HHS department.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

• Provides comprehensive assessment of clients using a variety of instruments to determine the diagnosis, treatment motivation, relapse potential, physical health, mental health, environment, and vocational situation; determineslevelofcare,intervention strategies,andanindividualizedtreatmentplan.
• Collaborates with a diverseteamofprofessionalsintegratingcareinassessment,treatment,andmedicalcaretopeoplein ourBehavioral
  
  Health program.
• AdherestoestablishedDSMguidelinesandASAMprotocols.
• Workswithothercommunityservicesandresourcesinobtainingandprovidingcontinuouscareinindividualtherecoveryplanforclients.
• Discoveranddiscusstheunderlyingcausesofaddictionforeachclientandassessco‑existinghealthissuesandconcerns.
• Engages clients through outreach and building rapport.
• Develops appropriate individualized treatment plans to address the client’s mental health and substance use issues, coping strategies, and recovery needs; educates families, friends, or other caregivers on how to help addicts stay on track.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment programs; monitors client progress; remains aware of the signs of recidivism; conducts urinalysis as needed.
• Participates as a member of a clinical team that meets weekly to discuss cases regarding progress updates, hurdles, feedback, recommendations, and other regular clinic topics.
• Manages client caseload ethically in accordance with established procedures
• Incorporates traditional cultural approaches as needed to aid in therapy and recovery.
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepares current client progress reports and completion notices and provides them to courts, probation departments, DCFS, and referral sources as appropriate.
• Participates in professional development and maintains required certifications and licenses.
• Adapts to changes in safety protocols and procedures.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment to achieve shared goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of traditional forms of government and tribal customs and traditions.
• Knowledge of client evaluation and plan of care procedures.
• Knowledge of client outreach services and activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical counseling principles, substance and chemical abuse, programs, and methodology.
• Knowledge and familiarity with the use of DSM-V in the development of treatment plans for the client with substance abuse issues.
• Skills in interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining client records.
• Ability to apply mental health counseling methods and techniques.
• Ability to conceptualize client and family experiences through a culturally and historically informed lens.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and workshops.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual…