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JOB TITLE: Mental Health TherapistSTATUS: Full-time, Permanent FLSA: ExemptREPORTS TO: Program ManagerSUPERVISES: N/A WORKING HOURS: The Mental Health Therapist is an exempt position that provides clinical consultation, crisis consultations/intervention, clinical interventions to American Indian adults and/or youth who have unmet social, health, behavioral health needs and may have criminogenic needs. This position has regular business hours but may require work in early mornings, evenings, and weekends.SUMMARY: The Mental Health Therapist is an exempt position that is responsible for providing clinical and crisis consultation, clinical interventions, groups, and is a community-based position. Provides clinical consultation to care coordinators under the program. Assist the leadership with establishing and maintaining licensure and accreditation for behavioral health services / clinic.This position is funded in full or in-part through Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP), Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP), Bringing Families Home (BFH), Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH), HomeSafe, Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHSDA). This position requires licensure with the ability to bill out for services; agency is willing to provide clinical supervision for candidates needing their hours for full licensure.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Clinical1. Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services.2. Provide direct mental health therapeutic services.3. Provide chemical dependency interventions (within scope of licensure).4. Provide group clinical interventions.5. Provide clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, client advocacy and crisis intervention.6. Provide a comprehensive community-based safety plan with innovative strategies to assist the client in being maintained safely in the least restrictive setting.7. Maintain a confidential client record keeping system in accordance with program and tribal/state regulations and guidelines.8. Coordinate and facilitate mental health services with area schools, medical facilities, social service agencies and other professional agencies.9. Maintain a professional and cooperative relationship with all programs involved with providing services to the tribal community and partner agency of Tribal WrapAround.10. Attend intake, supervision, team meeting and other meetings as requested.11. Provide written and verbal information related to the client's behavioral and mental health based on assessment and contact.12. Participate in continuing educational opportunities, which promote personal and professional growth.13. Shall dress in a respectful manner and maintain a respectful demeanor and presentation at all times.14. Collaborates and partners with inter and intra agencies.15. Submits reports on a timely basis.16. Assists in the development and expansion of the Housing Department and tribal programs as directed.17. Meets with leadership, clinical, and consultation for discussions and clarification on various issues as necessary.18. Attends all required meetings and training.19. Performs other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no direct reports for supervisory responsibilities for this position, but the position does require oversight, guidance, and direction for direct service providers.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.1. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).2. Full unrestricted license for mental health. Willing to consider associate candidates who are needing hours to obtain full licensure.3. Co-occurring Therapist that has a Chemical Dependency licensure preferred.4. Honesty, accountability, and transparency with a commitment to social justice.5. Exemplary interpersonal skills: ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff with demonstrated poise, tact, integrity, and professionalism.6. Excellent crisis de-escalation and communication skills are required.7. Demonstrated intellectual independence and initiative and willingness to learn new skills.8. Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality concerning all matters about the Tribe.9. Extensive knowledge and experience working with Native American communities, culture, customs and cultural law.TRIBAL AND INDIAN PREFERENCEUnder the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. § 450e (b)), the Dry Creek Rancheria applies the policy of "Tribal and Indian Preference" when filling vacancies. Tribal and Indian Preference shall be given to qualified applicants who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe or band. The Dry Creek Rancheria reserves the right to require applicants claiming to be American Indian or Alaskan Native a copy of their Certificate of Tribal Enrollment or Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) card.EDUCATION:1. This position required full licensure as a Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW) and does not allow experience in lieu of education.LANGUAGE SKILLS:1. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to speak Pomo is highly desired. 2. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential to the successful conduct of this position. 3. Ability to write accurate, grammatically correct, polished reports and business correspondence.4. Must be able to speak with the public in a professional manner.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:1. Must have basic math skills (ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide).REASONING ABILITY:1. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.2. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.3. Ability to process detailed work and requests for information or assistance in a timely manner.4. Ability to apply regulatory and procedure doctrine, concepts, and policy to practical situations.LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:1. Must possess a valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record and be insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy.2. Unrestricted therapy license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) or Associate license (APCC, AMFT, ACSW) required.3. Chemical Dependency licensure preferred in addition to above license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:1. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.2. Must be able to lift and carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds.3. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 1. This is a fast-paced, highly diverse work environment, and the position requires the ability to remain flexible and get along with all personality types.2. Must be able to manage several priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.3. Must be able to respond calmly to customer concerns and questions.A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST, FINGERPRINTING, AND BACKGROUND CHECK ARE REQUIRED Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.