Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
- Must be a SCIT Tribal Member.
- Two years experience in the field of both clinical work and administrative work.
- Full licensure required.
- Two years supervisory experience, including goal setting, program and budget development and administration required.
- Experience in working with tribal communities or other diverse, minority or disenfranchised groups.
- Experience in working collaboratively across multiple organizations and community systems.
- Excellent computer and strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Must have flexibility in daily routine and be available for after hour consultations with Behavioral Health staff members on-call, various tribal agencies and local institutions hospitals.
- Must maintain any educational requirements needs such as Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for state licensure and ongoing CARF accreditation commission requirements.
- Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Native American traditions and culture.
License, Certification, or Special Requirements:
- Must hold a professional license in the State of Michigan (i.e. LMSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.); or must be licensed in another state and complete State of Michigan eligibility process for full licensure by Endorsement within six (6) months from date of hire.
- Obtain HIPAA certification within five business days of hire.
- Ability to obtain Blood Borne Pathogens Certification and Safety Training within thirty days of hire.
- Must have a valid State of Michigan Drivers License with the proper designation required for the vehicle utilized to perform the job duties; must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Drivers License and qualify for coverage by SCIT auto liability insurance carrier.
- Native American preference shall apply to all positions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
- Knowledge of patient evaluation and plan of care procedures.
- Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
- Knowledge of psychological test administration, scoring, and interpretation.
- Knowledge of patient outreach services and activities.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
- Knowledge of community health care, vocational services, clinical operations and procedures.
- Knowledge of community mental health resources and case management
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients rights.
- Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge on Grant Management.
- Knowledge on Budgeting and planning annual budgets.
- Skill in verbal de-escalation.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
- Skill in supervising, training and evaluating assigned staff.
- Skill in preparing, reviewing and analyzing operational and financial reports.
- Ability to apply mental health counseling methods and techniques.
- Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.
- 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 maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform functional behavior assessment/analysis and develop behavior intervention plans.
- Ability to function in crisis intervention situations.
- Ability to evaluate and analyze student/family needs and successfully link to appropriate community resources.
- Ability to provide development of individualized plans of service for children with severe emotional disturbances.
- Ability to develop, facilitate and present trainings related to mental health and educational services.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
- Required to sit for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally 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.
- High stress level is associated with the demands of the crisis interventions and emergencies encountered.
- Mandated reporting of abuse and neglect can lead to personal challenges with exposure to victims of abuse.
- Exposure to communicable disease and blood borne pathogens.
- Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
- Travel may be required.
