Northern Valley Indian Health (NVIH) is in need of an LCSW, LMFT, ASW, or AMFT to provide school-based therapeutic services in partnership with local school districts. This position is based out of NVIH's Willows Clinic.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Social Worker (ASW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), under supervision from a licensed therapist, provides therapy and psycho educational services; documents clinical and other patient information and maintains a comprehensive treatment record; communicates verbally and in writing with referral sources, other team members, and treatment reviewers to promote and coordinate treatment; participates in practice development activities; meets clerical/administrative reporting requirements as needed for financial, risk management, and quality improvement activities; and performs other duties as needed. Therapy services are provided at NVIH sites and educational services may be in the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to:

Provides individual, group, and/or family therapy services to a wide range of clients with variable problems, using effective treatment techniques.

• Performs client assessment in a comprehensive and efficient manner.
• Establishes relationships with patients and families that encourages an effective use of the therapy process.
• Assists clients in the appropriate use of community resources and performs other case management duties, coordinating the services intra and interdepartmentally.
• Communicates proactively with other providers/therapists who share involvement in case or in family treatment.
• Completes treatment plans and related chart/billing forms in compliance with requirements.
• Participates and conducts Quality Improvement/Risk Management objectives and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

All NVIH employees are expected to:

• Provide the highest possible level of service to patients;
• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
• Maintain safe practices; and
• Abide by current NVIH’s policies and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties.

• Maintain active Registered ASW/AMFT with the Board of Behavioral Sciences agency to practice in the State of California.
• Has demonstrated the ability to work with diverse populations, required; experience working with Native Americans is desirable.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to engage in culturally sensitive manner to Native American patients as it pertains to their culture and health needs.
• Demonstrates understanding of age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served by adapting style, treatment and plan to each population.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, protocols, and the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Reliable transportation required to adhere to regular attendance and travel between sites as necessary.
• Native Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Native applicants in accordance with the Native Preference in hiring practices. In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NVIH offers a comprehensive benefits package that include Health, vision, dental, life insurance, long-term disability and 14 paid holidays. In addition, NVIH offers a market leading PTO package as well as an opportunity to participate in a 401(k) plan.

As an Indian Health Service Agency, NVIH participates with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for potential school loan and grant programs.

From: Northern Valley Indian Health