TO Clinical Therapist-Residential Treatment Center

Job Description

Open to the Public 

Positng: 03/19/24-OUF

1st Shift Monday-Friday 8 am- 5 pm

Starting Wage:$26.00-$28.00 an hour Exempt position Annual Salary $54,080.00-$58,240.00 based on experience and licensure.

 Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit.

I.H.S. & N.H.S.C. Loan Repayment Eligible Employer

The Tribe is more of a community based organization we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too. Here is an example of the benefits we enjoy while working for the Tribe,  15 Paid Holidays off!! Holidays are: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve Day we never miss those special moments with our kids family and friends due to working.

The summer work day is 10 hours with a ½ hour paid lunch; Monday – Thursday, summer work schedule will start the last Monday of May and end the first Monday in September.

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death and Long term disability. 401K,  and Aflac buy in options. 

Prescription plan with Free Fills on most generic brand when using the Cardinal Pharmacy.

Cost of Single person $52.77 bi-weekly, Two Person $124.31 bi-weekly, Family Contract $ 158.85 bi-weekly

Full-time employees  Accruals for annual and sick leave: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked, 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked, 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked.

16 hours of personal (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1)

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of Clinical Services Manager, responsible for providing an array of clinical services for clients within Behavioral Health Programs. Provide assessment, person-centered planning, monitoring, and advocacy regarding the needs of individuals and families. Provide culturally appropriate clinical services to individuals, families and groups for various mental health, co-occurring disorders and age groups. Work cooperatively with professionals and paraprofessionals while utilizing local and tribal resources. Participate in cultural and community events and activities on a regular basis. All Behavioral Health staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments; coordinate, monitor, evaluate and advocate for appropriate services.
• 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 client’s 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 client’s 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.
• Demonstrate the utilization of appropriate Evidence Based Practices in the treatment of clients.
• Provide treatment in other modalities, such as Intensive Outpatient, RTC groups, etc., as assigned by supervisor.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other service providers.
• Complete documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Participate as an active member of the Saginaw Chippewa Behavioral Health Crisis/On-call Team.
• Provide crisis walk-in services as assigned by supervisor.
• Meet with clients in other treatment facilities, detention facilities as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
• Participate as a member of clinical team that meets weekly in order to present cases for clinical feedback and direction.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 with tribal youth, 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of patient outreach services and activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work or mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
• 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 making effective decisions in emergency situations.
• 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 handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

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 as associated with the demands of 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 may be required.
• Travel may be required.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• Limited licensed individuals who can obtain licensure within two years from date of hire.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Must be willing to work a flexible/adaptable schedule as meets the needs of the program and clients served.
• Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.

Desired Qualifications:

• Full Licensure.

• One year demonstrated mental health and co-occurring therapy experience with adults, youth, children and families.
• Substance abuse certification (CAADC) or ability to complete within 2 years of hire.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements:

• Obtain HIPAA certification within five business days from date of hire.
• Must have a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with the proper designation required for the vehicle utilized to perform the job duties; must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Driver’s License and qualify for coverage by SCIT auto liability insurance carrier.
• Native American preference shall apply to all positions.