Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Description SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical services to individuals, families, and groups experiencing a range of behavioral health challenges. This role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery of evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Therapists work as part of an interdisciplinary team to care for the patient population, collaborating with other behavioral health and non-behavioral health providers. Telemedicine approaches may also be used to provide clinical care.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides culturally competent, trauma-informed psychotherapy services including assessment of patient's social, behavioral, emotional, and family situation and patient's goals in seeking outpatient behavioral health services. Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develops individualized treatment plans for a caseload of patients. Maintains timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). Collaborates with primary care, psychiatric, and case management staff to support integrated and coordinated care. Provides clinical and diagnostic feedback to management and contributes to treatment planning discussions. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and utilization review processes as assigned. Participates in clinical case consultations, supervision, and team meetings. Delivers crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed, including safety planning and coordination of higher levels of care. Assists patients in accessing community resources and support systems. Adheres to professional ethical standards and all relevant legal, regulatory, and organizational policies. Participates in quality assurance activities, training, and professional development. Assists in training new staff, supervising students or interns, and supporting visiting clinical personnel. Contributes to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive care environment for patients and staff. Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered behavioral care. Maintains knowledge of local, state, and federal resources available to patients. Interacts with Tribal members and the general public in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner. Provides excellent customer service to patients and vendors of Three Rivers Health Center. Other duties as directed by management. LEVEL OF AUTHORITY & RESTRICTIONS:

Supervises a small team or group of individuals, with some authority in decision-making and task delegation. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT:

Varied activities include standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient's manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carry items weighing up to 100?? pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May be required to work in locations other than Three Rivers Health Center, such as schools or at an outreach work location. May be required to attend meetings, conferences and Tribal events. Must be willing and able to work long hours, which may include evenings and weekends. Must be willing and able to travel both locally and within the CTCLUSI service delivery area. Apply online @ www.ctclusi.org Open until Filled

Experience and Skills MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to be insured to drive Tribal Government vehicles. Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field. Unrestricted Oregon License and hold credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) in good standing. Experience providing therapy in a community, outpatient, or integrated care setting. Proficiency in EHR systems and Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc). Knowledge of legal guidelines related to alcohol, drug, and mental health counseling. Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations. CPR certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally, in writing or by other acceptable means. This is a

safety sensitive

position and will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background check, which will include fingerprinting. This position will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal history background check, which will include fingerprinting. Must have employment eligibility in the U.S. Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.