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Job description
Open to the Public
Full-Time
9/24/26-OUF
Days and Shifts: 1st Shift, M-F 8a-5p
Wage: $28.17
Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit
SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it's important to us too.
Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year's Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.
Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.
Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%.
Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of Anishinabeg Child and Family Services Director, responsible for providing an array of clinical services for child clients under ACFS supervision.. Provide assessment, person-centered planning, monitoring, and advocacy regarding the needs of individuals and families. Provide culturally appropriate clinical services to individuals, families and groups for various mental health, co-occurring disorders and age groups. Work cooperatively with professionals and paraprofessionals while utilizing local and tribal resources. Participate in cultural and community events and activities on a regular basis. ACFS staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws. This is a grant-funded position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct psychosocial assessments; coordinate, monitor, evaluate and advocate for appropriate services.
Maintain an active caseload of individual, family and/or group clients in order to meet assigned productivity level.
Develop appropriate person-centered treatment plan to address the client's current psychosocial, mental health and substance use issues._
Monitor and evaluate client treatment progress according to measurable and date-specific goals and objectives stated in client's treatment plan.
Ensure the timely completion of assessments, treatment plan reviews and discharge summaries to ethically manage the beginning, middle, and end phases of therapy.
Provide individual child and group therapy.
Demonstrate the utilization of appropriate Evidence Based Practices in the treatment of clients.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other service providers.
Complete documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
Meet with child clients within 24 to 48 hours of removal from homes.
Participate as a member of clinical team that meets weekly in order to present cases for clinical feedback and direction.
Adhere to patient confidentiality and comply with clinic policies and federal regulations under the Privacy rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPM).
Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority.
Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Contacts/Purpose of Contacts: Contact with tribal youth, adults, families, the general public, social services, court or legal systems and other agencies and providers deemed appropriate to accomplish effective services and treatment exercising discretion and judgment.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Human Services or related field.
Limited licensed individuals who can obtain licensure within two years from date of hire.
One year demonstrated mental health and co-occurring therapy experience with youth, children and families.
Excellent computer and communication skills.
Must be willing to work a flexible/adaptable schedule as meets the needs of the program and clients served.
Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.
Preferred Qualifications: Full Licensure is preferred
License, Certification, or Special Requirements: Obtain HIPAA certification within five business days from date of hire.
Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Driver's License and qualify for coverage by SCIT auto liability insurance carrier.
Native American preference shall apply to all positions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of patient evaluation and plan of care procedures.
Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
Knowledge of patient outreach services and activities.
Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work or mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and EMR.
Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
Skill in conducting interviews, and individual and group therapy sessions with empathy and enthusiasm.
Skill in making effective decisions in emergency situations.
Skill in maintaining accurate records.
Ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with clients and their families.
Ability to integrate training, experience, and common sense sufficient to identify potentially dangerous situations to resolve the situation with minimum injury to self or other persons.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
Ability to represent organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence in the community.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Physical Demands: Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with computer equipment.
Required to sit for extended periods of time.
Occasionally walk and stand.
Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment: Normal office environment.
Normal office environment.
High stress level as associated with the demands of crisis interventions and emergencies is encountered as a result of challenges in the behavioral health field.
Mandated reporting of abuse and neglect can lead to personal challenges with exposure to victims of abuse.
High incidence of exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.
Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
Travel may be required.
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