Clinician - BH2I - BHS - Okmulgee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience - master's degree in counseling psychology, Social Work, or related field and licensed or license eligible as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LADC-MH or LBP.      

 Licenses & Certifications - LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LADC, or LBP licensure valid in the state of Oklahoma is required.   

Knowledge & Skills-

1. 
   

   A broad-based quality range of knowledge acquired through professional experience in the field of counseling.

   
   


2. 
   

   Proven skill and ability in the areas of treatment, prevention, assessment, diagnostics and consultation.

   
   


3. 
   

   Ability to follow BHS guidelines and established Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System policies and procedures.

   
   


4. 
   

   Ability to courteously and effectively communicate with patients and their families, MNHS staff, outside agencies and the general public both orally and in writing.

   
   


5. 
   

   Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

   
   


6. 
   

   Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.

   
   


7. 
   

   Knowledge of psychotherapeutic/behavioral intervention techniques. 

   
   

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform the duties of a therapist working within the Pediatric Clinic to provide assessment, education, brief and long-term therapeutic service to patients and their families.  Incumbent provides services within the designated service are of the Muscogee Nation Health System.

Physical Demands

Position requires the demands of normal office work and possibly driving a GSA vehicle to arranged job sites as required. Fifty pound requirement.

Work Environment

Work is performed within the specified Health Care Clinic.  Incumbent could be subjected to the risk of exposure to hostile and emotionally disturbed patients, families and visitors. There is moderate risk of exposure to contagious disease.

Essential Functions

Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:

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   Conducts individual, family and/or group treatment, assessment, intakes, and referral when indicated. Also, selects, administers and interprets psychological and substance abuse tests/assessments to diagnose disorders and formulate treatment plans.

   
   


2. 
   

   Monitors case records to ensure quality and professionalism in concert with the BHS Director. Maintains case records that are legible and completed in a timely manner (includes treatment plans and related signatures). This also includes peer reviews and audits of client records.

   
   


3. 
   

   Participates, and documents the treatment review team/staffing process in accordance with the BHS Director.

   
   


4. 
   

   Develops and aid in the implementation of new treatment programs under the supervision of the BHS Director. Provides consultation and collaboration to other professionals in developing treatment programs for clients/patients.

   
   


5. 
   

   Follows BHS, IHS, and MCN Department of Health Policy and Procedures and guidelines. Also, conducts self in a professional manner and maintains strict client confidentiality.

   
   


6. 
   

   Performs other duties as required.