Behavioral Health Therapist

Description

 ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Health Services Department: Behavioral Health/Substance abuse/Tribal Youth Program

 SUPERVISOR: Behavioral Health Coordinator

 FLSA: Exempt

 SALARY RANGE: $55,000- $90,000 

ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS:     In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.  

CPN Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages including but not limited to Indian 

Children and will require a criminal history background screening.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing family, individual, and group therapy; psychological testing and evaluation of patients; and monitoring treatment-planning efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

· Counseling and providing psychoeducation with youth and their parents/adult caregivers to address various mental health and substance use problems. 

· Psychological screening of clients.

· Conduct strength-based assessments and BIOPSYCHSOCIAL evaluations with incoming patients.

· Participation, facilitation, and documentation of the clinical staffing with the coordinator of Behavioral Health Services. 

· Monitor treatment – plans according to individual and family needs.

· Maintain case records to ensure quality and professionalism.

· Acting as resource person to the educational department.

· Develop and aid in the implementation of new treatment programs.

· Establish contact with various community resources according to patient’s needs.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

· Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Highly developed ability to screen and use screening data to assist youth and their families. 

· Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.

· Demonstrated skills in clinical interviewing.

· Demonstrated ability in group, individual, and family therapy.

· Demonstrated skills in consultation and the ability to work as a part of a team.

· Knowledge of co-occurring issues for adolescents and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

· Masters degree from an accredited college/university.

· Oklahoma state licensure is required.

· At least two years experience in the human services field with specific experience working with you and their families. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Bending, stretching, kneeling and may require some lifting.
• Repetitive computer work.
• Must possess a sound physical and emotional personality.
• Emotional demands are particularly heavy because of the personal and sensitive nature of the work.
• Performance of duties often involves stamina and alertness.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

· High traffic office with sensitive issues.

· Working with patients with behavioral and substance use problems.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Salary : $55,000 - $90,000