Benefits To Working for the Centered Spirt Program:

• Federal Student Loan Repayment: Centered Spirit is a HHSC/HRSA Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment site and you may be eligible for loan repayment. Centered Spirit is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Holiday Time Off: Pascua Yaqui Tribe offers paid time off for 9 federal holidays and 6 additional Tribal holidays.

• Licensure from any US State: Centered Spirit is able to employ clinicians with licensure from any US state because of tribal sovereignty.

• Save on Malpractice: As a tribal employee you are covered by Torts Claim and do not need to pay for your own professional liability insurance.

• Clinical Supervision: Our managers are credentialed through the state of Arizona to provide clinical supervision towards Arizona state behavioral health licensure.

• Multidisciplinary & Holistic: Work as part of an integrated health team with the flexibility to bring your unique skills to the clinical setting.

• Paid Licensure & CEs: Centered Spirit pays for licensure fees and continuing education in addition to paid education leave.

• Wellness Focus: As an employee not only do you have access to the tribal wellness and fitness center (Tucson only) but also have paid wellness time each week and free services from traditional healing/alternative medicine providers.

• Casino Discounts: Receive spa, restaurant and entertainment discounts at PYT venues.

• Benefits Package: The Pascua Yaqui Tribe health insurance benefits on its own is amazing and very low cost not to mention, vision, dental, life insurance and a 7% 401k match.

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Clinician 2 (BHC2) is an independently licensed clinician who works within a multidisciplinary team of providers to enhance the health and wellbeing of Pascua Yaqui Tribe community members served. The BHC2 provides outpatient individual, group and/or family counseling as well as consulting and collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure clients served receive the most integrated and comprehensive healthcare possible.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical duties such as individual, group and/or family counseling in assigned focus area; conduct risk assessment and crisis interventions; evaluate needs of client; write treatment plans; and provide referrals.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of clients; determines level of care and diagnosis, coordinates client eligibility for outside benefit assistance, and orients clients to new programs.
• Perform case management activities such as consulting with other healthcare providers, departments and/or agencies to coordinate care for clients; make recommendations for outside treatment; and participate in clinical staff meetings to determine best treatment for patients.
• Enter and maintain clinical notes and client files in an Electronic Health Information system, charting patient progress, and treatment.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Counseling practices and procedures;

• Management of behavioral health crises, including risk assessment, crisis intervention techniques, crisis resources, and hospitalization protocols;

• Applicable theories and principles related to area of assignment;

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;

• HIPAA requirements of Behavioral Health;

• Conflict mediation principles;

• Report writing methods;

• English language, grammar, and punctuation.

• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Providing counseling in an individual, family and/or group setting;

• Work with dual diagnosis issues, serious emotional disorders (SED) and general mental health concerns;

• Responding to a crisis situation;

• Identify and using the appropriate clinical interventions based on the consumer’s presenting problems using DSM;

• Submit assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and other required clinical documentation accurately and on time and be able to track when updates are due;

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;

• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals;

• Resolving conflict;

• Managing change and sensitive topics;

• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;

• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, behavioral health, or related field and two (1) years of supervised clinical experience.

AND

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License;

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required;

• Experience in a Wrap-around Therapy model is preferred.

• Successful work history with Indian populations and or other ethnic groups preferred;

Special Requirements:

• Current LCSW, LISAC, LPC, or LMFT credentials in any State, licensed as a Psychologist by the Arizona Board of Psychology Examiners, some positions require current credentials in the state of Arizona;

• Note that associate licensed clinicians (LAC, LMSW, LASAC, LAMFT) are considered and they are encouraged to apply;

• CPR and First Aid certifications;

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word;

• Some position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;

• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Positions in this class typically require: finger dexterity, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Tribal Vehicle Use Policy Notice: 

This position may require the use of personal, GSA or Tribal vehicle for Tribal business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for Tribal business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a Tribal vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Failure to maintain a driving record that would allow you to drive Tribal or GSA vehicles may result in removal from this position.

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not intended to determine specific duties and responsibilities or restrict management’s right to assign or reassign, direct the work of employees under their supervision. Essential functions may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person