Mental Health Clinical Trainee

Division: Behavioral Health

Reports to: Behavioral Health Director

Worksite: Behavioral Health Services

LLBO Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes

License/Certification Requirements: Valid MN Driver's License, current insurance or be insurable.

Summary: Responsible for providing direct mental health services, including psychotherapy, with an emphasis on individuals and families, using various treatment modalities and skills to produce social, psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being, as performed under the direct clinical supervision and in consultation with qualified Mental Health Professionals.

Education Requirements and Experience:

Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited college or university. The candidate must be actively progressing toward independent licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and must be eligible for supervised clinical practice in accordance with Minnesota statutes and applicable licensing board requirements.

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.

Computer literate w/Microsoft Suites, electronic health record programs such as Procentive, and willingness to learn.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

High degree of professional ethics.

Native American preference.

Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe safety sensitive positions.

Supervisory Duties:

None.

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 (i.e.: brief, standard, extended, etc.).

Complete Clinical Supervision plan with Qualified Clinical Supervisor and comply with plan requirements for supervision based on individual qualification status, program certification requirements, and update plan annually and/or as qualifications change.

Able to work toward becoming certified to provide DC 0-3 assessments for children ages four and under, when applicable.

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 practitioners 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.

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.

Participate on multi and inter-disciplinary treatment teams, present client data, review progress, and solicit recommendations for treatment.

Maintain consistent consultation with Traditional Cultural Advisory staff to increase understanding and sensitivity.

Prepare reports to determine therapeutic progress.

Meet deadlines and prioritize workload.

Submit reports as scheduled for the various grants, when applicable.

Maintain licensure requirements including CEUs and remain in good standing with licensing board, when applicable.

Meet clinic identified caseload requirements and productivity goals, as identified by Director or Supervisor.

Always maintain a high degree of confidentiality, professional ethics, and adhere to all applicable data privacy laws.

Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.

Attend program activities outside normal working hours, as necessary.

All other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

May be required to travel for necessary training.

May be asked to travel to the outlying LLBO Clinics to provide Mental Health services.

Subject to internal working conditions.

Non-smoking work environment.