DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health
REPORTS TO: Behavioral Health Director
SALARY: D.O.E/D.O.Q.
JOB STATUS: Full-Time/Exempt/Permanent
OPEN DATE: 4/5/2024
CLOSE DATE: Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY:

Serves as a member of the Behavioral Health Team in the outpatient clinic at the Wind River Family & Community Health Care Center. Providing behavioral health treatment to individuals, families, and groups.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides intakes, assessments, and treatment planning for patient care.
Provides direct patient care to diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders, as well as perform mental health evaluations.
Provides clinical support for the Medical Department and provides consultation services on mental health matters to other WRFCHC professional and allied staff.
Refer patients for admission to acute psychiatric inpatient settings when level of care cannot be provided in-house. Coordinates all such referrals and ensures provision of timely follow-up care as required.
Participates with other medical professionals in educating the community and medical staff on mental health issues, including crisis intervention.
Work to ensure that documentation requirements are met to maximize billing and provide best clinical practice.
Complete all documentation within one week from the date the services were provided to maintain quality and productivity standards, update clinical record, including progress notes and other relevant information, and enters the necessary information into the electronic health record system.
Collaborates with WHRFCHC and other Tribal departments for continuity of care.
Performs other duties as assigned to maintain and enhance the operation of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters’ level education or higher in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage, and Family Therapy
Licensed or Provisionally Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, PPC, PMFT, PCSW)
Current licensure, or the ability to obtain the appropriate licensure within a reasonable amount of time (under the supervision of personnel currently in place) and has already passed the test required for licensure.
Must maintain strict confidentiality and high ethical standards in performing the position.
Must have the ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and communities, with the ability to be culturally sensitive and culturally appropriate.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check under the Indian Child Protection Act and Family Act (P.L.101-630).
Current BLS Certification or must be able to obtain it within 60 days of hire.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Competitive wages (no state or local tax)
18 different medical insurance packages
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan with 4% match
Leave Benefits
Up to $25,000 per year student loan repayment program (certain eligibility requirements)

IMPORTANT APPLICATION CRITERIA:

• Submit a complete application with supporting documents either online or to WRFCHC Human Resource Department located at 120 North 6th East St (Old DFS Bldg.), Riverton WY. Applicants must submit all supporting documents to be eligible for the position they are applying for.
  
  • Supporting documents: Driver’s License, Tribal ID, High School Diploma/GED, Degree or professional credentials, and other supporting documents that verify required qualifications.
• Applicants not living in the local area may submit a cover letter, resume, and supporting documents in lieu of an application as an initial statement of interest for a particular job announcement. However, the applicant must follow-up with an official Wind River Family and Community Health Care job application.
• Applicants who have a current application on file are required to submit a letter of interest for each position in which they want to be considered for. The letter should address how they meet each qualification. Supporting documents must be attached to the letter of interest.
• Telephone calls are not accepted in place of an employment application or letter of interest.
• When the position qualifications require a driver’s license, education, or professional credentials, the applicant must submit copies of certificates, licenses, degrees, and other supporting documentation. Applicants who do not provide supporting documents will be disqualified.
• WRFCHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference will be given to a qualified tribal member, then a qualified tribal member of a federally recognized tribe and then other qualified candidates.
  
  • Qualified Indian Preference applicants must provide a copy of their tribal enrollment identification card or a Certificate of Indian Blood.
• Background investigation, drug and alcohol screening are required as a condition of employment. Refusal will render the applicant ineligible for employment.

For information or questions, please contact Human Resources at 307-856-9281 ext. 367.