Licensed Mental Health & Substance Use Therapist

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

  • Lincoln, NE
  • $56,305-83,430 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
  • Apply easily
Position:Licensed Mental Health & Substance Use TherapistDivision:HealthDepartment:Behavioral HealthReports To:Clinical Lead Licensed MH/SA TherapistLocation:LincolnExempt/Non-Exempt:ExemptSalary:Tier 1 Grade 11 ($56,305.00-$83,429.59)Tier 2 Grade 12 ($61,942.00-$90,286.50)Tier 3 Grade 13 ($68,136.20-$99,315.15)Classification:Full-TimeSummary:The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe with its ancestral homeland located in Niobrara, NE. The Tribe does not have a reservation in the classic definition; rather, the Ponca Restoration Act defined its jurisdiction as a 'Service Delivery Area' comprised of 15 counties throughout parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Within its Service Delivery Area, the Tribe offers a broad range of health, social, educational, and cultural services.The Licensed Mental Health & Substance Use Therapist will be devoted to providing both mental health and substance abuse counseling with an emphasis on culturally sensitive interventions to individuals and families;. The Licensed Mental Health & Substance Use Therapist may also assist in leading group sessions. Essential to the mission of Ponca Health Services, the Licensed Mental Health & Substance Use Therapist will work with relevant stakeholders to provide holistic and integrated health care. The Licensed Mental Health & Substance Use Therapist will work with relevant stakeholders to integrate access to care and resources across Tribal departments..Essential Responsibilities and Duties: * Provide outpatient counseling to individuals and families needing short or intermediate term mental health interventions.
  • Provide outpatient group therapy, as needed.
  • Conduct mental health, substance use, and co-occurring assessments and provides recommendations through a referral process.
  • Provide consultations with PCPs to enhance understanding of the patient, provide decision support for treatment planning and assist in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans.
  • Effectively utilize evidenced-based therapeutic interventions.
  • Work with a multi-disciplinary team, including case managers, medical providers, and psychiatric providers, to help inform treatment planning and to advocate on behalf of clients.
  • Collaborate with other agencies, such as the criminal justice system, to advocate on behalf of the client.
  • Collaborate with other Tribal departments (i.e. Medical, social services, ICWA, etc) to advocate on behalf of the client.
  • Complete clinical records including progress notes, reports, assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries on a timely basis according to PTN requirements, state regulations, and licensing standards.
  • Maintain professional credentials with the current State Counseling Licensure and maintain continuing education as specified by state licensure.
  • All data recorded will be timely; accurate; and current.
  • Patient confidentiality and Privacy Act/CFR 42 and HIPAA must be enforced must be enforced.
  • Will follow the policies and procedures of Ponca Health Services and the Behavioral Health Department
  • Additional duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: training new team members, assisting with grant data collection, attending grant recipient award meetings, Youth Group; and Community Outreach.
Relationships and Authority:This position has no supervisory dutiesWorking Environment and Physical Demands:This position is in professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, scanners, and photocopiers.Qualifications:Minimum: * Masters in Counseling or Social Work
  • Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Provider
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks
  • Able and willing to travel.
Preferred: * Two or more years' experience in providing individual, family and group counseling.
  • Fully licensed or Independently Licensed Mental Health Provider
  • Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor
  • One year experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638: Indian Self-Determination Act.
Tier 1: (Grade 10)-Provisional LicensureMasters in Counseling or Social WorkActive and good standing Provisional Licensed Mental Health ProviderTier 2: (Grade 12)Masters in Counseling or Social WorkActive and good standing Licensed Mental Health ProviderTier 3: (Grade 13)Masters in Counseling in Social WorkActive and good standing Licensed Independent Mental Health ProviderActive and good standing Provisional or Licensed Alcohol and Drug CounselorThree or more years' experience as a Licensed Mental Health and Substance Abuse CounselorPHS Category:Designation:Specify:Risk Exposure LevelLow/Moderate/HighModerateAnnual CredentialingYes/NoYesIT PrivilegeAprima/Dentrix/ScriptPro/OtherAPRIMAPreference will be given to Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members or members of a federally recognized tribe. However, all qualified individuals are eligible.The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is an at-will employer.Tribal Council Approval: 02/20/2024Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska