Contract Licensed Mental Health Therapist – Community Outreach & Employee Services

This is contracted, 1099, full-time position

Position Summary

This contracted Licensed Mental Health Therapist provides clinical mental health services to FRTH employees and extends services into the community through outreach partnerships, including local schools and affiliated organizations. This role is designed to expand access to behavioral health services for underserved populations while supporting the well-being of FRTH staff.

Working in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Director, this individual will deliver direct clinical care, support clinical oversight functions, and contribute to the development of community-based mental health initiatives. This position emphasizes accessibility, prevention, and early intervention across both internal and external populations.

Essential Functions

1. Provide comprehensive clinical services including intake evaluations, case management, needs assessments, mental status exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning for FRTH employees and community members. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

2. Deliver outreach-based services in community settings such as schools and partner organizations, increasing access to behavioral health care and promoting early intervention.

3. Ensure continuity of care by coordinating services with internal departments and external community partners involved in client care.

4. Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities related to clinical care and documentation standards.

5. Adhere to all FRTH policies, procedures, and ethical standards, as well as applicable State Mental Health regulations.

6. Maintain compliance with agency standards for service delivery across both employee and community-based services.

7. Establish and meet measurable goals and objectives in collaboration with the BHS Director, with periodic review and adjustment based on program needs and outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Support and participate in community outreach initiatives, including the development and facilitation of mental health education and prevention programs.

2. Prepare reports outlining outreach efforts, service utilization, and clinical outcomes as requested.

3. Serve as a liaison between FRTH and community partners to strengthen relationships and expand service delivery opportunities.

4. Participate in case consultations, chart reviews, and clinical discussions as directed by the BHS Director.

5. Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain licensure and ensure high-quality care.

6. Utilize all required EHR functions and documentation systems in alignment with agency expectations.

7. Attend meetings, trainings, and collaborative sessions as required to support both internal services and community partnerships.

8. Provide flexible support to meet the evolving needs of the department and outreach programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; coordinate activities among the clinical staff in the department and groups outside the organization.

2. Ability to plan, supervise and execute clinical policies and objectives.

3. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

4. Human relation skills to deal effectively with patients, clients, staff, Board members, community members and visitors in person and on the telephone.

5. Ability to work independently and productively.

6. Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity, and appreciation of Native American culture, traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs.

7. Exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

8. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all patient records.

9. Ability to maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

10. Ability to arrive at work promptly and maintain regular attendance.

Education and Experience

• 1. Graduate of an accredited University with a Masters Degree
• 2. Current and active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or License Marriage and Family Therapist

3. One (1) year experience as a practicing clinician.

4. If providing clinical supervision must have at least one (1) year of experience as a supervisor.

5. Experience and training in alcohol and substance abuse counseling preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch; and talk and hear within normal range. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance and use taste and smell senses.

The employee must regularly be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position is physically and emotionally challenging.

There is a high degree of stress. Ability to deal with time constraints and emotional stress and exposure to body fluids and viruses are also essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to odors and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Feather River Tribal Health, Inc. is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. As a federally funded Tribal Health Program, FRTH must comply with Executive Order No. 12564 (Sept. 15, 1986)(51 F.R. 32889 (requiring a Drug Free Workplace) and the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (U.S.C. 8101-8106).

As such, FRTH does require drug testing at the time of hire and upon reasonable suspicion after hire. All FRTH employees are required to comply with FRTH’s drug free workplace policies and applicable federal laws as a condition of employment.

Reasonable accommodations will be given to qualified disabled applicants pursuant to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U. S. Code 791, Title 29, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Compensation

$55.40- $57.63 Per Hour