Behavioral Health Consultant I/II

JOB SUMMARY:   

This position is responsible for providing professional clinical behavioral health to Oyáte Health Center (OHC) patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:    

•    Works in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying a patient's health problem.

•    Provides screening and assessment

•    Provides independent substance use disorders and mental health screenings, assessments, and therapy by observation, interpretation, and intervention of the full range of complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders outlined by the DSM-5.

•    Provides professional social work services including diagnostic treatment and assessment for individuals, families, and groups; develops interventions based on the above needs assessment and exercises professional judgment in consultation with the supervisory behavioral health provider in providing problem-focused, culturally appropriate care.

•    Provides behavioral health services in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations to eligible individuals as directed.

•    Provides case management for ongoing follow-up of cases and coordinates treatment referrals once cases are stabilized within the intervention team.

•    Organizes, coordinates, develops and leads therapeutic groups for individuals and families of all ages.

•    Provides crisis intervention services to clients with a wide variety of acute mental health problems.

•    Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish, organizational goals.

•    Provides professional written documentation for the medical records (Electronic Health Records); provides statistical and other reports as requested.

•    Serves as a liaison to other health care professionals/agencies and social welfare agencies, including tribal, state, federal and private entities.

•    Establishes and maintains a multi-disciplinary integrated treatment plan and case management. Coordinate with Purchased Referred Care in developing resources for difficult and/or high-cost cases.

•    Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Privacy Act of 1974.

•    Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:    

•    Participates in Core Connections training and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work.

•    Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations.

•    Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.

•    Valid driver’s license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations as applies to position.

•    Work in a cooperative and professional manner with OHC and GPTLHB staff.

•    Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect.

•    Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.

•    Advance personal educational development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate.

•    Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests.

•    Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.

•    Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.

•    Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.

•    Promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS LEVEL I:

Education/Relevant Experience: Master’s degree. Licensed as an LPC, CSW, or LMFT.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS LEVEL II:

Education/Relevant Experience:  Master’s degree and Licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW-PIP), Licensed Practical Counselor (LPC-MH), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in any US State or Territory.

The GPTLHB is a tribal organization that follows tribal preference laws. Our policy is to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non- native candidates in hiring decisions if all other qualifications are equal.

Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment.  You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.  Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.