Summary of Position Responsibilities

The OMHC Mental Health Therapist is responsible to provide diagnostic

assessments, therapy, counseling, and support services for a mixed caseload

including adults, adolescents, and families experiencing mental health issues,

communication challenges, or family conflict. This is an opportunity to work as part

of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, providing services to a broad spectrum of

clients. The Mental Health Therapist will be familiar with other services and

resources in the community and work closely with them to provide information

and support when required.

Duties

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.

Conduct outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities,

including the Tribes, County, schools, and human service agencies.

Gather information about community mental health needs and resources

that could be used in conjunction with therapy.

Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve

community health and counseling services.

Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve

emergency problems in crisis situations.

Evaluate clients' mental condition based on a review of client information,

interviews, observation, tests, and collaboration with other staff members to

perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.

Conduct initial family assessments and refer patients, clients, or family

members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.

Develop and implement treatment plans based on DA, clinical experience,

and knowledge.

Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with

their problems.

Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in

their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their

relationships.

Counsel clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist them in

overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.

Provide individual and family counseling services using family management

principles to clients.

Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with

changes in clients' status.

Meet with families, school staff, probation officers, law enforcement, and

other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the

treatment process.

Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.

Provide collateral consultation as appropriate as well as court testimony as

required.

Submit billing and other related paperwork in a timely fashion.

Maintain all professional licensure(s) required and provide prompt

cooperation with third-party credentialing for billing purposes.

Maintain up-to-date client and program records as required.

Prepare monthly written reports on demographics, presenting issues, and

outcomes, and summarizing project results.

Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in

resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.

Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.

Prepare and submit written quarterly and annual reports as required.

Maintain accurate records of expenditures, with receipts, for all

employment-related activity.

Conduct activities related to compliance with federal and state laws related

to mandated reporting, HIPPA, and the Data Privacy Act.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

2+ years experience with providing diagnostic assessment and therapy

services to a full range of individuals from youth through adulthood

Valid license as an LMSW, LGPC, LCSW or LCPC

Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment

with this agency

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and

weekends on occasion

Superb organizational skills and ability to guide, direct, or influence people

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with mentally

or emotionally disabled persons and their families.

Client Type:

Adolescents/Children

Adults

Family