Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Develops and provides BHS treatment process for assigned clients.

 Assumes responsibility for a specific caseload of clients assigned by the clinical supervisor.

 Provides psychotherapy, counseling, and other behavioral health services (including individual, group, marital and family therapy) at all RSBCIHI clinics

as assigned by the Clinical supervisor.

 Interviews, evaluates, and makes treatment recommendations for assigned clients based on the individual’s medical, psychological, social and chemical

dependency/abuse needs.

2. Provides crisis mental health and chemical dependency/substance abuse intervention.

 Responds to crisis situations on an “as occurring” basis in the clinical setting. May be a “face to face” or telephone contact.

 Participates in the BHS Department “on-call” schedule as assigned.

3. Completes and maintains all client documents in a timely and effective manner.

 Ensures that all required RSBCIHI documentation and consents are completed prior to beginning the treatment process.

 Completes all clinical charting in the client’s chart/treatment record in a timely manner.

 Records client response to treatment and progress in a professional manner in the SOAP format.

 The “Problem List,” “Master Treatment Plan,” and “Mental Health History Form” are completed and in the client’s chare in a timely manner.

4. Involves client/family in treatment process, and provides appropriate treatment orientation to the client.

 Provides the client and family members information on treatment concepts, objectives and treatment goals.

 Develops the initial treatment plan in conjunction with the client, parent, or guardian.

 Involves the client, parent or guardian in all periodic updates of the treatment plan.

 Provides the client, parent or guardian with a clear understanding of the confidentiality guideline.

 Orients the client and family to the program schedule and RSBCIHI grievance processes when indicated.

 Encourages clients and their families in the following of medical treatment recommendations.

5. Responsible for referral of client to appropriate provider or outside service provider.

 Presents client needs to BHS professional clinical staffing for review and referral.

 Assists clients or families with necessary financial assistance referrals and eligibility determination.

 Discusses with client and makes appropriate professional and placement referrals in harmony with current BHS guidelines.

 When the client is involved with Chemical Dependency issues, refers client and/or client’s family to the Chemical Dependency Counselor for

assessment and treatment.

 Assists clients and/or agency and community health care professionals with referral and placement of the client in extended care facilities.

 Establishes and provides ongoing linkage between the agency and clients with community social resource agencies.

6. Child welfare issues.

 Reports all suspected cases of child abuse in a timely manner and actively follows up with the client and/or family.

 Presents all reported cases to the Child Protection Team.

 Is a proactive participant in Child Protection Team meetings, presenting and providing input regarding child welfare issues.

 Proactively involved in Behavioral Health Services prevention programs in the RSBCIHI catchment area communities.

 Coordinates with appropriate agencies for ongoing services of abused Indian children and their families.

 Coordinates with appropriate agencies the placement of Indian children needing foster or adoptive care.

7. Provides ongoing treatment for the emotional needs of chemically dependent clients and/or their families.

 Works in conjunction with Chemical Dependency Counselors in providing treatment of the emotional needs of chemically dependent clients.

 In conjunction with Chemical Dependency Counselors, provides treatment to family members of chemically dependent clients to break the co-

dependency cycle and develop a positive family environment.

 Maintains a positive regard for and a working knowledge of AA/NA/AL-Anon and other 12-step support groups and programs.

8. Responsiveness to supervision.

 Actively seeks our supervision, using the supervisory process appropriately based on professional needs.

 Accepts supervisory guidance constructively, using the direction provided to enhance professional skills or employee performance.

9. Professional and administrative functions.

 Complete all required reports in a timely and acceptable manner.

 Demonstrates an ability to work effectively with minimal monitoring – a “self-starter.”

 Reinforces the philosophy of RSBCIHI in both professional and clinical areas, including conformance to existing policies regarding personal interests,

time and dress codes.

 Proactively develops and promotes a working “team relationship” in the Behavioral Health Services Department and with other agency staff.

 Provides in-service training for other Behavioral Health Services staff or RSBCIHI departments as requested.

 Is proactive in promoting community knowledge of emotional and mental health problems.

 Conducts workshops and classes individually and in conjunction with other professional staff members relevant to the Indian communities.

 Assists with site visits by specific individuals or groups for orientation.

10. Other duties as assigned.

 Willingly accepts and performs as related administrative tasks as additionally assigned.

 Acceptance of other responsibilities as assigned.