NM – Behavioral Health Therapist – Santo Domingo Pueblo

JOB TITLE: Behavioral Health Therapist

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health Department

SUPERVISOR:  Dr. Annie Rabinovitch

SALARY:

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide therapeutic mental health services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides diagnostic, treatment, referral, crisis intervention, and consultation services for Behavioral Health patients in accordance with standards established by incumbent’s professional mental health organization (such as Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Conducts individual, marital, family and group psychotherapies for children, adolescents, and adults.
  • Coordinates service provision to patients and consults with professional colleagues as needed to promote optimal patient care including appropriate referrals for psychiatric evaluation or medication.
  • Respond to crisis situations and conduct risk assessments as appropriate.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary case conferences.
  • Maintains all appropriate client records according to Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation’s guidelines.
  • Assists with more difficult cases, assesses the situations involved, and prepares reports of findings with recommendations as to appropriate actions within the framework of mental health resources available.
  • Coordinates patient care/treatment plans with all relevant providers and patient support system.
  • Provides consultative services to the community and staff with whom KPHC works with.
  • Enters patient records and notes into RPMS, using DAP (Data/Assessment/Plan) or any other template format.
  • Participates in and/or initiates educational, preventive, or advocacy efforts in the Santo Domingo Pueblo on behalf of mental health needs of patients and the Santo Domingo Pueblo.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Master’s degree from an accredited university or institution of higher learning in counseling, psychotherapy, or related field.
  • Possess a current and valid Counseling and Therapy License by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board.
  • Three (3) years of experience in counseling/therapy.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience working with Native American communities.
  • Experience working in a primary care/mental health integrated healthcare center.

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