Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90017
Reports to (title): Program Director/Clinical Supervisor
Department: Robert Sundance Family Wellness Center
Supervises: N/A
Working title: Therapist
Classification: Exempt
Salary Range: $47,870 – $58,240 DOE
Status: Regular
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Effective Date: June 29, 2021
Type of Position: Full-time
Revised Date: June 29, 2021
POSITION SUMMARY
The RSFWC Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing assessment and mental health treatment, including crisis-management and therapy, for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) clients in UAII’s Robert Sundance Family Wellness Center. The Therapist is a part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides comprehensive mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment for AI/AN adolescents and adults.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct program intakes and psychosocial assessments
• Provide individual therapy services for individuals and/or couples through face-to-face office visits and/or tele-medicine or tele-health contacts
• Facilitate psychoeducational group sessions for substance abuse support groups
• Perform crisis intervention, counseling and risk assessments
• Develop recommendations and individual treatment plans for each client
• Facilitate referrals and linkages to outside service providers, as needed for case management
• Collaborate with other members of the RSFWC treatment team, including substance abuse counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, public health nurses and case managers to provide comprehensive client care
• Document all client encounters and SOAP notes in Indian Health Service’s Behavioral Health Data System
• Submit monthly reports and treatment logs to RSFWC administrative Program Director
• Maintain client charts and meet all documentation deadlines as required by funding sources, accrediting agencies and UAII agency policy
• Participate in staff clinical case conferences
• Attend and participate in program events to provide outreach to the community and to recruit potential clients
• Attend all staff meetings and departmental and agency events as required by the Program Director
• Arrange work schedule to benefit the program and clients with the approval of the Program Director
• Keep Program Director well informed regarding activities, pending issues and potential problems
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures and program protocols to advance the goals of UAII in a manner that embodies the agency’s mission and vision
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by the Program Director to fulfill the purpose of the Therapist position
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience & Qualifications:
• Minimum of one-year clinical experience in a community-based counseling setting, preferably in a substance abuse setting and/or with co-occurring disorders
• Must be registered with or licensed by California Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Science
Required Education:
• Master’s Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work or marriage and family therapy from an accredited college or university.
Certifications:
• LCSW preferred
Confidentiality:
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information adhering to HIPPA, professional codes of conduct, State of CA regulations, Privacy Act, and UAII policies and procedures
• This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach in confidentiality will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination
Communication/ Interpersonal Skills:
• Possess the ability to communicate with others in a courteous and professional manner
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in English
Technology Skills:
• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in training sessions relevant to the position
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Google (Mail, Calendar, Drive, Meets)
• Working knowledge of Zoom or similar meeting platforms
Other Skills:
• Available and willing to travel as needed
• Available to work evening and weekend hours as needed
• Maintains personal responsibility for maintaining valid licensure and for ensuring timely completion of appropriate Continuing Education Units for renewal of license
POSITION PREFERENCES
• Experience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native community
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups and performance-based government contracts.
• Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638)
• A minimum of two years sobriety
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.
Physical demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the primary functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk frequently, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with staff and vendors.
UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship.
Mental demands: There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with various people on various and, at times, complex issues.
The incumbent must have successful coping mechanisms in place to cope with the mental demands of the Therapist position, including but not limited to high stress and anxiety-provoking situations.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees of United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) are expected to conform to the following:
• Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent
• Meet or exceed the performance standards as set by your supervisor
• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with clients, employees, and vendors
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards as outlined in UAII’s Employee Handbook
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
UAII abides by the mandates of the ADEA and the Fair Employment Housing and Housing Act (FEHA)-protecting individuals 40 years and older-and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.
UAII abides by the mandates of the ADA and FEHA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship. Applicants and employees may request accommodations for a disability at any time in the application process or during employment.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
• Eligibility to work in the US
• Fingerprint clearance
• Annual negative TB test result on file
• Pass a post-offer drug test
• Maintain a valid CA driver’s license
• Maintain auto insurance coverage
BENEFITS
UAII offers a comprehensive and robust benefits package that includes:
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• FSA Medical and Dependent Care
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Aflac
• LegalShield
• TotalCare Employee Assistance Program
• 10 Vacation Days (first year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• 7 Sick Days
• Bereavement and Jury Duty paid leave
Disclaimer: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and work performance of employees in this position. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 – 3 years
Salary: $47,870 – $58,240 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No