[Hiring] Behavioral Health Home Based Clinician @NHBP

Role Description

The Behavioral Health Home Based Clinician is responsible for providing culturally appropriate professional behavioral health (BH) and substance abuse treatment services for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. This position works with a diverse population including children and their family members.

• Provides services with specific focus on children and families identified as “at risk” in the family home or community.
• Interviews clients, family members, and other interested parties to assess needs for BH treatment; completes thorough and timely mental health screenings, psycho-social assessments including DSM-5 diagnostic impressions, and person-centered treatment plans and plan updates.
• Weaves cultural aspects and support throughout all treatment services.
• Provides a clinical assessment regarding the end of services including completion of discharge summaries, follow-up care, referrals, and aftercare planning.
• Performs case management duties and collaborates with social services, medical/dental, or others as required to meet clients’ needs.
• Conducts treatment coordination, discharge planning, aftercare, case management, and maintains professional relationships with treatment facilities.
• Addresses BH needs of medical/dental patients, offering additional BH-specific support and guidance.
• Documents and maintains case files in accordance with NHBP policy and procedures.
• Documents correspondence regarding client status upon request, including court reports or testimony.
• Assists and participates in tribal outreach, education, events, or activities, which may include public speaking.
• Participates in department meetings as directed, including task forces, staff meetings, team meetings, case consultation, and clinical supervision.
• Engages in continuous learning and self-assessment activities to address diverse client needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, or closely related field (Professional Counseling or Psychology).
• Licensed in field of practice and in good standing in the State of Michigan.
• 3 years of experience in social work, psychology, counseling, or behavioral health sciences.
• Experience working with diverse groups in community-based team settings.
• Maintain valid driver’s license with good driving record and be GSA certifiable.
• Experience working with highly confidential and sensitive information, following HIPAA requirements.

Requirements

• Successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening in accordance with NHBP standards.
• Work flexible hours when necessary or as directed.

Benefits

• Employees contribute minimal cost sharing towards medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer Paid premiums on short term disability, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment.
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement.
• 100% Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Dependent Care Reimbursement.
• 401K Plan with eligible match.
• MERS Plan for Law Enforcement.
• A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire.
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time.
• Thirteen Paid Holidays.
• Employee wellness and fitness programs.
• Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.

Indian Preference

Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preference to NHBP Tribal citizens, spouse/parents of NHBP citizens, and members of other federally and Tribally recognized Indian Tribes.

Security Sensitive

This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional confidentiality provisions. All information obtained will be protected under IHS/HIPAA policy rules and regulations.