GRAND OPENING JULY 2025!

The Nisqually Indian Tribe is developing a Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) facility on Pacific Ave in Olympia, Washington to address the opioid crisis within the Thurston County area. The Nisqually Indian Tribe is passionate about developing a whole person recovery model, keeping all services under one roof so the patient has the best possible chance of recovery. Our goal is to bring healing and wellness to the community, focusing on the entire family by serving tribal and non-tribal patients.

Jobs are projected to start late May - early June 2025.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor provides expertise in counseling that includes providing assessments, individual counseling, and case management; possesses strong crisis intervention skills and will be able to provide comprehensive individual and group therapy.

This position ensures confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records, and promotes positive employee, customer, and community relations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required and outstanding customer service to fellow employees, customers, vendors, etc. is expected. Regular attendance is required, later hours or weekend time may be required, and a neat well-groomed professional appearance is essential at all times.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides oversight and quality assurance of all mental health services including record keeping and direct services.
• Reviews treatment plans, case notes, and written correspondence to verify that such documents meet appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team consisting of the Executive Director, Medical Director, Substance Use Disorder Professionals, and Nurses to identify and meet the needs of the patient within the treatment planning process and to assist in their overall well-being.
• Provides guidance and direction to behavioral health staff on clinical intervention strategies, treatment planning, group therapy dynamics, and behavioral health screenings as necessary for excellent service delivery standards at the Nisqually Generations Healing Center.
• Ensures that clinical services follow county, state, and federal regulatory agencies to include adherence to all HIPAA and documentation requirements.
• Conducts risk assessments; provides recommendations and triage accordingly.
• Works in collaboration with Billing, inter-agency departments, and the Medical Director and under the direction of the Administrator to develop and implement behavioral/mental health quality improvement processes as required for providing behavioral health services, and in compliance with all Federal, State, and County requirements.
• Conducts intake assessment interviews, writes intake assessments, and diagnoses utilizing mental health diagnostic manual DSM 5.
• Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions for co-occurring disorders based on ethical and medical necessity guidelines.
• Develops treatment plans for patients who are dually diagnosed at the
• Provides the appropriate documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, crisis plans, and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Develops and provides psycho-educational groups or ongoing therapy
• Ensure security and confidentiality of all program data and operate in accordance with applicable regulations of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act {HIPAA) and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Performs other duties as

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in mental health discipline, LMHC, LMHCA, LMFT, or
• Appropriate professional registration/certification by Washington State
• Minimum of one year experience in mental health Preferably one year of experience in working with dually diagnosed patients.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the minimum requirements established by Nisqually Indian Tribes vehicle insurance provider.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background
• The ability to work with vulnerable populations including adults and
• Must pass a state and national (FBI) criminal background check prior to employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the Nisqually Indian Tribe's history, customs, traditions, and ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Experience working with Federally Recognized Tribes.

SUPERVISION

This position does not supervise others.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental dysfunctions, to provide counseling and guidance.
• Tribal, Federal, and state laws, codes, and
• HIPAA and PHI Knowledge and adherence to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2)
• Common office and administrative
• Trauma and its impact on wellness and

Skilled in:

• Operating a personal computer and standard office programs and
• Organizational management
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Strong public speaking and presentation
• Commitment to providing excellent customer
• Motivational interviewing (Ml) skills or a desire to learn

Ability to:

• Work in a computer-based environment, especially Microsoft
• Work in a cross-cultural environment and understand the social and cultural contexts of
• Prioritize multiple tasks amidst frequent
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and external
• Maintain personal, professional, and ethical

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands; handle; feel; or grip objects, stretch and/or reach with hands and arms; stoop; crouch or work in cramped or awkward positions; repetitive motions. This person may regularly lift and/or move up to 30+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.