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: Non-exempt Status: Regular Hours/Week: 40 hours/week Effective Date: May 6, 2021 Type of Position: Full-time Revised Date: May 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.
Confidentiality: This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach in confidentiality will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination 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 Communication/ Interpersonal Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills Proven ability to communicate with others in a courteous and professional manner Proficient in English Technology Skills: 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 this job’s primary functions successfully.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities 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, complicated issues.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees of United American Involvement, Inc.
(UAII) are expected to conform to the following: Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare and social services industry Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with clients, employees, and vendors Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity Meet or exceed the performance standards as set by your supervisor EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY United American Indian Involvement, Inc.
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.
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 Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 3 years Bonus/Commission: No