Grant Funded Position Grant renews yearly
Open to the Public
Positng: 11/09/23-OUF
1st Shift Monday-Friday 8 am- 5 pm
Starting Wage:$23.78 an hour Exempt position Annual Salary $49,462.40.
Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit.
I.H.S. & N.H.S.C. Loan Repayment Eligible Employer
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of Clinical Services Manager, position is responsible for providing an array of clinical and supportive services for clients identified with acute or long-term mental illness, high risk of psychiatric hospitalization or out-of-home placement, and/or substance use disorders. Work with ICT case manager to coordinate the formulation of treatment and priorities of services needed to increase each clients ability to engage in mental health counseling, increase community integration and to improve or maintain clients ability to function in their community. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, a comprehensive assessment, person-centered planning, counseling, monitoring progress, crisis intervention, advocacy, supportive and recovery services specific to each clients identified needs. All Behavioral Health staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws. This is a grant funded position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychosocial assessments; coordinate, monitor, evaluate and advocate for appropriate services and level of care.
- Maintain an active caseload of individual, family and/or group clients in order to meet assigned productivity level.
- Develop appropriate person-centered treatment plan to address the clients current psychosocial, mental health and substance use issues.
- Monitor and evaluate client treatment progress according to measurable and date-specific goals and objectives stated in clients treatment plan.
- Ensure the timely completion of assessments, treatment plan reviews and discharge summaries to ethically manage the beginning, middle, and end phases of therapy.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
- Meet with clients in their home, other treatment facilities, detention facilities, BH office or other setting as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
- Participate on care coordination meetings to address the needs/progress of clients.
- Participate as a member of clinical team that meets weekly in order to present cases for clinical feedback and direction.
- Provide or coordinate culturally appropriate services as requested by the client.
- Provide as appropriate support, consultation, and education for families, friends and others who may have contact with client with the goal to maximize benefits and minimize problems associated with integration in the community.
- Build rapport quickly and effectively with clients and their families.
- Track and report data for required grant reports.
- Complete documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Active learner and supporter of Anishnabek culture and traditions.
- Demonstrate a commitment to cultural programming by learning of cultural teachings, participating in and coordinating cultural activities for clients, and by providing continuous support for the enhancement of the culture, language, and traditions.
- Demonstrate behaviors gifted and described by the 7 Grandfather Teachings.
- Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with Tribal Operations & Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
- Learn Emergency Policies and Procedures and participate in required drills.
- Work cooperatively with internal and external professionals and paraprofessionals while utilizing local and tribal resources.
- Participate in cultural and community events and activities on a regular basis.
- Work a flexible/adaptable schedule, including evenings, as meets the needs of the program and clients served.
- Adhere to patient confidentiality and comply with clinic policies and federal regulations under the Privacy rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
- The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:
- Contact and must be available to assist court involved clients and provide advocacy in a variety of settings including but not limited to Tribal and County courts, emergency room, and psychiatric hospital.
- Frequent contact with adults, families, the general public, social services, court or legal systems and other agencies and providers deemed appropriate to accomplish effective services and treatment exercising discretion and judgment.
- Empowered to interact with all levels of personnel to accomplish client goals.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of patient evaluation and plan of care procedures.
- Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
- Knowledge of patient outreach services and activities.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work or mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
- Knowledge of the Recipient Rights Advisor processes and refers clientele as applicable.
- Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 42 CFS part 2.
- Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and EMR.
- Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
- Skill in conducting interviews, and individual and group therapy sessions with empathy and enthusiasm.
- Skill in making effective decisions in emergency situations.
- Skill in maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work load.
- Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with clients and their families.
- Ability to integrate training, experience, and common sense sufficient to identify potentially dangerous situations to resolve the situation with minimum injury to self or other persons.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
- Ability to represent organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence in the community.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to exercise considerable independent and mature judgment and deal effectively with a wide range of clients.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
- Required to sit for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally reach, walk and stand.
- Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment:
- Normal office environment, in-home and community settings.
- High stress level as associated with the demands of treatment interventions, crisis interventions, and emergencies is encountered as a result of challenges in the behavioral health field.
- Mandated reporting of abuse and neglect can lead to personal challenges with exposure to victims of abuse.
- High incidence of exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.
- Extended hours and irregular shifts required.
- Travel is required.
