Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:                           Therapist (LMFT/LCSW)

Department/Division: Social Services

Status:                           Part-Time

Salary:                        Contract

Supervisor:                 Social Services Director

Subordinates:              Not Applicable

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Part-Time Therapist provides trauma-informed and culturally responsive behavioral health services for the Pala Band of Mission Indians’ Social Services Department. The Therapist delivers crisis intervention, short-term stabilization, and therapeutic support for tribal members and community residents. This position requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary staff, cultural healers, community partners, and outside agencies to ensure effective and confidential care for individuals and families.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy with emphasis on trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.


• Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain documentation in compliance with federal, state, and tribal standards.


• Participate in crisis response, including on-call rotation for field-based and telehealth interventions.


• Collaborate with mobile crisis staff and cultural healers to integrate clinical and culturally grounded approaches.


• Support program development, grant compliance, and accurate data collection/reporting.


• Provide consultation and training to staff on behavioral health best practices, crisis protocols, and culturally competent service delivery.


• Maintain ethical practice, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance at all times.


• Represent the department in professional meetings, trainings, and community events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with tribal members, colleagues, service providers, and government agencies.


• Commitment to Tribal values, culture, and philosophy.


• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention.


• Ability to manage high-stress situations with sound judgment.


• Experience working with individuals facing addiction, mental health, and related challenges.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, case management systems, and data tracking tool

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.


• Licensed in California as LMFT or LCSW (required).


• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in therapy, crisis response, or behavioral health settings.


• Knowledge of federal, state, and tribal behavioral health regulations and standards.


• Experience working with Native American populations preferred.


• Supervisory or leadership experience a plus.


• Bilingual skills (English or Native language) preferred.
  


• Must successfully pass a Fingerprint-based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.

HOW TO APPLY

PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND/OR APPLICATION TO:

Pala Band of Mission Indians                                                      

Human Resources Department

PMB#50 35008 Pala Temecula Road

Pala, CA  92059

http://www.palatribe.com/community/jobs/