INTRODUCTION:
The Spokane Tribe operates a Washington State Licensed Behavioral Health Agency which includes treatment services for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. The Agency currently provides services independently for mental health and substance abuse. The goal of our program, and our agency, is to adapt a co-occurring model to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients with severe and persistent mental health, substance use, and gambling disorders.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Clinical Intern will gain practical work experience in the area of counseling, behavioral health, addictions and social human services. This intern position supports the promotion of individual growth in the clients and guests of Spokane Tribe Behavioral Health Program through Outreach, Assessment, Connection, Case Management and Accountability.

Assists in client intake process
Conducts client consultation and collaborates with other agency professionals
Writes case notes and client assessments and evaluations
Contributes to the development of client treatment plans
Engages in supervision sessions with site supervisor
Attends appropriate meetings, including staff meetings and other meetings with clinical staff
Identifies agency resources, services and systems
Completes hosting agency orientation; policies, procedures, meeting staff
Prepares for client sessions including reading case notes and any other specific research and evaluation of client problems, etc.
Maintains client records both written and electronic
Coordinates partner agency services and visits
Researches best practices for various assignments and projects as assigned by supervisor
Develop and implement group curriculum for identified needs
Engage in Tribal Opioid Response activities and related services

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Able and willing to establish and conduct healthy relationships that encourage accountability, personal growth and responsibility
• Organized (people and task oriented) and possess strong written, oral and interpersonal communication
• Culturally competent
• Committed to make Spokane Indian Reservation a better place to live by partnering with the community
• Good interviewing and listening skills
• Solid understanding of research and best practices
• Capable in intake, case management and discharge policies
• Ability to use proper approaches with clients including but not limited to Cognitive Behavior Model, Solution-Focused Approaches, Emotionally Focused Approaches, and other Systems approaches.
• Understanding the unique issues encountered by our community; addictions, psychological disorders (anxiety, depression, trauma, schizophrenia, etc.,) and poor function.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicants must be enrolled and pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in mental health counseling or a behavioral science master’s or doctoral degree in a field relating to mental health counseling.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License with good driving record and be insurable by the Spokane Tribe of Indians (verifiable).
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgement in all areas of job performance including adherence to appropriate professional boundaries and strict confidentiality practices in regard to client activities and documentation.
• Ability to apply clinical judgement, ethics and accountability to formulate and implement treatment plans and other clinical documentation.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle stressful and crisis situations tactfully and appropriately.
• Computer skills that include Microsoft Office and basic understanding of Electronic Health Records.

Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.

Safety Sensitive Background – Requires a higher standard of performance and behavior.

FBI Background – Positions involving regular contact with, or control over, Indian Children in accordance with the Federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, Public Law 101-630.

Contact: Sabrina McCoy or Tashina Brown
P.O. Box 206 Wellpinit, WA 99040
509-458-6583 or 458-6527
E-mail: hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com
Applications must be received in the Human Resource Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.
The Spokane Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy.
All Applicants are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Test.
All Positions with the Spokane tribe of Indians are subject to a 90-day orientation period.

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