Mental Health Counselor - Be da Bin Behavioral Health - Full Time - Grant Funded Job Lansing area,Michigan USA,Healthcare

Company:
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

Mental Health Counselor - Be da Bin Behavioral Health

Position:
Full Time, 100% Grant‑Funded. Pay Grade: E4;
Status:
Exempt;
Bi‑Weekly Pay. Extensive Background Check required. Hiring Range: $48,115.42 – $62,341.78 – $76,568.14, commensurate with verified qualifications. Indian Preference applies in accordance with Ordinance #15-600-02.

Summary: The Mental Health Counselor provides counseling for children, adolescents, and adults, using conventional assessment and diagnostic procedures to assess and determine the appropriate treatment for each client’s current circumstance.

Employment Qualifications:

Minimum Necessary Qualifications

Must have a Clinical Master’s Degree and Michigan Licensure (or in pursuit of) as a LMSW, LLMSW, or LPC.
Must have demonstrated experience in working with individuals with co‑occurring disorders (substance use and mental health) utilizing evidence‑based therapies.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle and adhere to the Ethical Standards and Code of Conduct of the position.
The possession of a valid Driver’s License with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s insurance policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs direct client contact through intake assessments, interviews, and out‑patient counseling (12 core functions).

Evaluates clients’ problems, develops, and administers treatment programs.

Provides crisis intervention services (emergency detoxification, medical attention, public assistance, and outreach) for immediate and long‑term need.

Monitors clients’ progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.

Assesses and documents client needs and records client participation. Maintains accurate and detailed record‑keeping for each client in accordance with department documentation requirements, license and/or funding source regulations.

Utilizes other areas of assistance, collaborating with referral resource agencies, other internal departments, in addition to state and community resources.

Educates clients, families and community on mental health issues and coping strategies.

Advocates for clients’ rights and needs within the healthcare system as required.

Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of work and complies with all applicable tribal, federal, or state laws and procedures.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and researching governmental rulings. Complete required education credits to maintain required certifications.

All other position related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Other

Skills and Abilities

During the course of employment, the employee will consistently utilize and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to build rapport and trust with clients, strong organizational skills, strong presentation skills, strong reasoning and judgment skills, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, a heightened attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to work cooperatively with other departments, the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, ability to manage a caseload and a commitment to confidentiality.

Supervisory

Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands

Sitting for long periods of time, frequent walking, and occasional reaching, bending, kneeling, or stretching is to be expected. The nature of the work also involves manual dexterity to operate office equipment and while keyboarding. An employee will need normal or corrected to normal range of sight and hearing and will carry work‑related materials up to fifty (50) pounds. The employee may be required to provide service in home settings, which may require climbing of stairs and driving a motor vehicle for transportation.

Working

Environment

Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office environment. The employee’s work schedule may frequently need to be flexible and adjusted according to business need. The employee must be able to effectively handle stressful and compromising situations while remaining focused and professional, as well as be able to deal with difficult people without losing perspective. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary to attend meetings or training.

Conditions

of Employment

Includes superior performance in the selection process, including but not limited to: pre‑employment interviews, skills testing, credentialing, drug screening, background investigations, reference checks and previous work history, passing a pre‑employment drug test and background investigation, possession of a valid Driver’s License throughout employment and being insurable under the Tribe’s insurance policy, and successfully completing a ninety (90) day introductory period.

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