Mental Health Clinician

OVERVEIW: Our mission at Klallam Counseling Services is to provide behavioral health treatment services to native and non-native individuals and their family members by providing them with the structure to make the lifestyle choices and changes that will give them a sense of freedom and an overall improved quality of life.

This is an exciting opportunity to experience providing high quality behavioral health treatment services to both youth and adult clients. Clinician will be responsible for providing outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and families. They are expected to deliver culturally relevant, quality services within the framework of the mental health recovery model. Clinician will participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, and does related work as required.

The ideal candidate must be a team player open working in a collaborative environment and committed to the vision, values and mission of the Lower Elwha Health Department and Klallam Counseling Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF JOB:

• Provides individual and family counseling, group facilitation, crisis response, and related mental health services to individuals enrolled in programs at Lower Elwha Health Department and/or its affiliates.
• Integrates mental health and substance abuse recovery principles into clinical practice.
• Performs intake interviews/assessments to collect and process psycho-social data from participants, families, peers and others as appropriate.
• Collaborates with clients to develop, implement, and maintain strength based treatment plans aimed at increasing safety and improving quality of life.
• Provides advocacy, support services, information, and referral to promote the delivery of substance abuse treatment, medical/psychiatric, housing, employment, and educational services as indicated.
• Ensures prompt, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency, tribal, state, and federal guidelines.
• Performs clinical duties at or above established standard of practice, integrating evidence-based models within a culturally relevant framework, according to established LEHD/KCS policies and procedures.
• Maintains minimum productivity standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, interdisciplinary clinical consultations, supervisory consultation, and training programs; follows through on staffing recommendations for participants.
• Establishes working relationships with complementary service system providers, such as the Department of Social and Health Services, Social Security Administration, criminal justice personnel, tribal TANF, Indian Child Welfare, and other health care providers.
• Maintains professional boundaries with clients and staff, while integrating into the community in a collaborative, trustworthy manner.
• Maintains a professional image within the community at all times.
• Abides by the ethics set forth by the American Counseling Association code of ethics.
• Serves on LEHD committees as assigned; participates in activities and related community support services as requested.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: (Knowledge)

• Minimum of a Masters degree in a social service or behavioral health field.
• A current Washington State Counselor credential or professional license.
• At least one year experience providing counseling and/or group services to individuals and their families.
• Experience working with multi-ethnic and multi-age populations of all socio-economic strata in outreach, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy skills. Experience in addressing issues of sexual assault, domestic violence, and chemical dependency highly desirable.
• A working knowledge of mental health treatment facilities and their treatment modalities in Clallam County and throughout Washington State.
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn more about concepts of indigenous culture, Native American tribal status, and historical trauma.

OTHER PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS: (Abilities)

• Ability to maintain confidences and handle highly confidential materials with absolute adherence to privacy laws.
• Ability to work independently, balancing the responsibility of duty to clients, coworkers, and the organization.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated leadership ability; must possess tact, integrity, and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, other service systems and community members.
• Ability to manage dual relationships.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral/follow-up processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Mental Health Professional designation, or Child Mental Health Specialist designation, or Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist designation.
• Chemical Dependency Professional credential.

With all positions of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe this position is Indian Preference in hiring, in accordance with P.L. 93-638.