Job Information
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Mental Health Therapist - MTS ($88,898 - $142,237 Annually) DOE in Auburn, Washington
JOB SUMMARY
Provides mental health services to individuals grades K-12, families, couples, and groups at the Muckleshoot Tribal School. Services will be located at the Muckleshoot Tribal School and may include outreach to various community settings.
MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Attendance
Be in attendance and always on time.
Demonstrate reliable and consistent attendance.
Attend team meetings, consultations, supervision, and other program meetings.
Clinical and Assessment Skills
Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate mental health prevention and intervention for students in grades K-12, providing internal and external consultation and case management for assigned clients as needed.
Performs complete and accurate client intake evaluations including diagnoses.
Prepares intakes, assessments, treatment plans, crisis plans, progress notes, concurrent reviews, discharge summaries, and all necessary reports and correspondence related to client care.
Provides clinical services and case management to clients to include child, adolescent, group and family therapy, and support services to foster and adoptive caregivers.
Provides on-call crisis response (as needed) for Muckleshoot Tribal School students during school hours.
Implements mental health interventions consistent with team consultation and treatment plan goals.
Develops and conducts community outreach and prevention programs directed at children and families.
Provides consultation and training to colleagues and other staff regarding student needs, safety assessments, mental health crisis, accessing services, and other relevant topics as indicated.
Attends team meetings, supervision, clinical consultation, and other program meetings. Assists K-12 Student Support & Prevention Supervisor in the overall development and planning of school-based prevention, support, and clinical services.
Collaborates effectively with and makes referrals to external client-serving systems.
Maintains required levels of productivity and performance standards.
Meets all required work deadlines.
Follows all related Federal, State, local, and agency regulations for practicing mental health services.
Safety
Adheres to safety policies and procedures within the Education Division.
Participates in filing incident reports when appropriate and forwards them to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Responds to emergencies calmly and professionally.
Communication
Represents the Muckleshoot Tribal Schools in a positive and professional manner when interacting with clients and the community.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations skills in dealing with other staff and providers.
Proficient in written communication; legible and accurate documentation; correspondence and forms.
Consistently maintains confidentiality in regards to all protected health information and follows HIPAA and FERPA policies and procedures.
Documents all treatment methods including direct services, client-related activities and follow-up contact.
Collects and reports data pertaining to services and activities to supervisor and grants team.
Participates in staff and in-service meetings. Attends appropriate interdepartmental meetings with other Tribal programs.
Demonstrates strong client advocacy and empowerment skills.
Consults as a member of the school-based healthcare multi-disciplinary team to provide other professionals appropriate information for continuity of care.
Participates in providing education to Tribal programs to include Tribal school, college, Elders Program and others benefiting from outreach.
Demonstrates conflict management and resolution skills as they apply to client/patient care issues.
Is proactive in communicating with supervisors regarding any unusual circumstances concerning staff or the program in general.
EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION
Required:
A current and valid Washington State license in one of the following mental health professions is required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or Clinical Psychologist.
A valid Washington State driver’s license.
A Master’s Degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of professional post graduate work experience with individuals, groups, and families.
Experience working with youth is preferred.
Experience working with Native American populations preferred.
No substance abuse for the last five (5) years.
SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION
Knowledge of:HIPAA laws/regulations with regard to protected health information (PHI); code of ethics, confidentiality and privacy principles; Maintenance of licensure and CE requirements.
Skilled in:Advocacy: Seeking necessary resources for clients and facilitating coordination of services; maintaining proper boundaries, providing support and empathy as needed and encouraging independence and goals; Accurate, timely and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication with clients, supervisor, staff, and other departments; Submitting documentation (including PCC) in a timely manner, showing legibility and attention to detail; Working cooperatively with team members and other staff; Effective delegation and time management, sometimes in urgent situations; Problem solving and decision making, including resourcefulness, fact finding, research, prioritization, plan development and effectiveness evaluation; Conflict management, including assessing, evaluating, diffusing and working to resolve conflicts between clients and family members; Crisis prevention and intervention; Operating a personal computer, including applicable software and office equipment; Maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA and other applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.
Ability to:Listen and provide feedback and support to clients in need, offering appropriate guidance and suggestions for clients; Promote MIT positively in the community, incorporating quality improvement principles in work activities; Meet work deadlines and organize multiple tasks and priorities; Be reliable and consistent in attendance, punctuality, work ethic and professionalism.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to be physically active up to 75% of the time to include standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
Manual dexterity of hands/fingers for writing and computer input.
Continuously uses vision and listens.
Frequently sits for long periods of time.
Frequently drives.
Manual dexterity for computer work and routine paperwork.
Walks, talks, climbs, bends at the waist, twists, uses foot controls, and/or reaches with hands and arms.
Operate a vehicle. May lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs.
May push/pull up to 250 lbs.
May work outside and be exposed to weather conditions.
Licenses or Certifications Required
A current and valid Washington State license in one of the following mental health professions required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor LMHC), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) or Clinical Psychologist and current and valid Washington state driver’s license.
Job LocationUS-WA-Auburn
of Openings 1
Division Education
Job Status Salaried
Type Regular Full-Time
Status Accepting