The posting
Division: Behavioral Health
Reports to: Behavioral Health Clinical Director
Worksite: A&D Programs
LLBO Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
License/Certification Requirements: Dual Licensure as a Mental Health Professional in Minnesota or Tribal License eligible -and- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). Valid MN Driver’s License and current insurance or be insurable.
Summary: Responsible for providing integrated mental health and substance use treatment. Supports direct mental health services, including psychotherapy, with an emphasis on individuals and families, using integrated treatment modalities and skills to produce social, psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Education Requirements and Experience:
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, or Social Work and three (3) years’ experience in the mental health field required.
Must be a Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) required.
Must be eligible for tribal licensure within 3 months of hire required.
Additionally, must hold dual license as Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Familiarity with Leech Lake Reservation programs and Human Service agencies in surrounding communities.
Knowledgeable and sensitive to Native American cultural values, lifestyles and traditions.
Knowledge and skill about Electronic Health Record systems such as Procentive and willingness to learn.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
High degree of professional ethics.
Native American preference.
Able to pass mandatory pre-employment drug test and background checks.
Supervisory Duties:
MH Professionals may be asked to supervise, train, evaluate, and provide general guidance to staff from other programs as requested by Director.
As an Employee of Leech Lake Behavioral Health, MH Professional must work in partnership with Leech Lake A&D Programs to support ongoing treatment of those experiencing co-occurring disorders.
Supervise the provision of grant related consultation, facilitation, or therapeutic services as required by the grant, following evidence-based practice guidelines as needed.
Provide administrative and clinical supervision to staff as assigned.
Responsible for ensuring assigned staff utilizes the electronic timekeeping system.
Responsible for the approval of work hours, necessary adjustments, and documenting reasons for adjustments in the electronic timekeeping system for all assigned staff.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Completes initial assessment and reviews client history, including medical and family background and related environment.
Provides comprehensive DSM standard diagnostic assessment and/or other MH diagnostic assessment type based on need and service (ie: brief, extended, etc.).
Certified to treat addictions and substance use disorders.
Administers psychometric assessment tools for use in diagnostic assessment, such as the ITSEA, MMPI, Beck Depression Inventory or other tools as indicated by clinic policy, state guidelines or evidence-based practice, when applicable.
Designs or collaborates with mental health practitioner to write individual treatment plans, when applicable.
Implements treatment plans, and conducts individual therapy sessions as scheduled, specific to the needs of the client.
Documents and maintains client participation and progress using clinic electronic health record system.
Participates in client consultations, client staffing, and client discharge planning, and provides follow-up services as needed.
Provide referrals for client services to available resource and support services within the reservation and surrounding communities.
Research and conduct educational presentations for increased understanding and awareness of children and adult mental health issues within the community.
Have training and expertise in infant and early childhood mental health when providing consultation or training to LLBO and other agencies, when applicable.
Provide clinical and administrative guidance to staff assigned to work under guidelines of DHS as appropriate. Develop and participate in work groups, committees, state reviews, evidence-based and state mandated trainings and other related activities as guided by grant and/or certified program.
Assure that LLBH programs meet state or grant requirements for programs or grants assigned. For example, CTSS certification, federal grants and state grants for therapeutic services would require program oversight and clinical supervision.
Participate on multi-disciplinary treatment teams, present client data, review progress, and solicit recommendations for treatment.
Prepare reports to determine therapeutic progress.
Meet deadlines and prioritize workload.
Submit reports as scheduled for the various grants, when applicable.
Maintain professional licensure requirements including CEUs and remain in good standing with licensing board.
Work effectively with minimal supervision.
Understand and be culturally sensitive to Native American lifestyles and values.
Maintain consistent consultation with Traditional Cultural Advisory staff to increase understanding and sensitivity.
Travel in and out of the state as needed.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
Adhere to all applicable data privacy laws.
Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.
All other related duties as assigned.
Attend program activities outside normal working hours as necessary.
Facilitate supportive consultation to staff in other agencies, such as Courts, Education, Head Start, Health, and Counties when requested.
Meet clinic identified caseload requirements and productivity goals, as identified by Clinical Director or Supervisor.
Physical Requirements:
May be asked to travel to the outlying LLBO Clinics to provide Mental Health services.
Subject to internal working conditions.
Non-smoking work environment.
