Mental Health Child Specialist

Locations: Albuquerque, NM

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:$28 to $40 / Per Hour

Open Period:11/20/2023 until filled

Summary:Summary of Benefits Health Care Plan for Individual & Family Dental Plan Vision Plan Flex Spending Account 401K Plan Term Life Insurance Long Term & Short Term Disability Supplemental Healthcare Plans Workman's Compensation Employee Assistance Program Domestic Partner Benefits

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Duties:Receives referrals regarding children and adolescents in need of therapeutic services and provides individual, group, and family therapy. Conducts intake interview, assures the appropriate screening tools are administered and necessary documents are signed.

Provides crisis intervention for clients and school consults; makes recommendations for interventions. Assesses client's strength, weaknesses, problems and needs for the development of a treatment plan. Create written treatment plan and provide counseling to children and families according to the treatment plan Ensures a safe and confidential environment for clients to address issues.

Collaborates with other service providers to coordinate client's treatment needs including detox, transportation issues, tribal court appearances, school visits and neuropsychological referrals. Coordinates and facilitates residential treatment care placement that is appropriate to the client. Designs, develops and presents outreach materials and workshops for families, parents, school organizations and the community of Isleta as needed.

Charts progress, assessment, treatment plan, discharge summaries and other client related information in a timely manner and according to established policies, procedures and protocols. Attends clinical staff meetings; provides verbal communication on complex clients and receives new referrals. Prepares weekly statistical reports and client status reports; submits to Behavioral Health Manager Conducts follow-up and aftercare for client's discharge from residential treatment.

Participates in appropriate collaborative care teams within the Pueblo of Isleta Provides transportation for clients when necessary and appropriate. Maintains standards and practice in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and requirements, as well as professional standards. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops.

Maintains confidential information. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Family Therapy or closely related field. Three years' work experience in providing mental health services to children required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

State of New Mexico Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). State of New Mexico Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). State of New Mexico Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC) or equivalent license. CPR Certification. Must be able to pass a TB screening.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Pueblo of Isleta liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance. Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies. Must be able to comply with the Pueblo of Isleta Drug Free Workplace policies. Must have fingerprinting completed prior to employment.

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:190 - 23