Child Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Purpose & Position Overview:

This position is responsible for serving as a child behavioral health therapist with Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System's Behavioral Health Services for children and families experiencing a wide variety of serious emotional crises relating to all aspects of mental illness. This position will also be working with the Project Launch grant that is targeting youth and their families.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System's core mission, vision, and values.
• Conduct a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to determine if all clients are appropriate for level I outpatient treatment.
• Refer clients to a psychiatrist or a higher level of care as needed.
• Maintain direct care hours and be available for walk-ins or crisis appointments.
• Identify all diagnoses via the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders or DSM-5.
• Provide trauma informed care in all treatment modalities.
• Develop a treatment and safety plan with client by the second session.
• Complete inpatient sessions at the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System.
• Participate in peer review process and quality improvement meetings as assigned by supervisor.
• Provide vital information of the Indian culture to approved parties for treatment.
• Assist in planning behavioral health program operations and addressing the needs of the community.
• Serve as a liaison in the community by informing tribal groups, organizations, and individuals of the resources available to them.
• Deliver information to support the need for the Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System Behavioral Health program tactfully.
• Partner with the Winnebago Public School to meet the needs of all students’ behavioral and mental concerns.
• Address all clients and staff with compassion, respect, and fidelity.
• Maintain open communication with community organizations and all parties involved in client’s care.
• Collaborate with all community committees as warranted to meet the needs of the clients.
• Attend required company and departmental meetings along with outside trainings as requested by supervisor.
• Maintain an active license by staying update to date on CEUs and state licensure requirements.
• Create discharge plans for all clients once care is completed.
• Follow all regulations in the Behavioral Health policy.
• Submit all information for 3rd party billing in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Appropriate license to provide therapy such as PLMHP, LMHP, LIMHP, LICSW, LMHC, LICSW and LCSW
• Certification in therapeutic approach that specializes in children such as a registered play therapist, art therapist, or applied behavioral analysis.
• Willing to develop knowledge of the Winnebago Tribal Culture, traditions and the organization of the reservation/tribal governing bodies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have basic computer abilities and knowledge
• Must be able to travel
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• Must have accurate and timely documentation.
• Ability to pass drug screen and background checks
• Must have a valid US Driver’s license

Public Health Core Competencies for this Position 

Public Health Sciences

• Describes the scientific foundation of the field of public health. 

Analysis and Assessment

• Apply ethical data principles. 

Leadership and Systems Thinking 

• Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program and organizational performance.
• Participate in and/or provides opportunities for professional development opportunities.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program and organizational performance. 

Communication and Cultural Competency

• Communicate the roles of governmental public health and public health stakeholders as well as information to influence behavior and improve public health.
• Gather input from and facilitate communication among individuals, groups, organizations and local government to improve community health. 

Financial Planning and Management 

• Establishes teams for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goals.
• Motivates personnel for the purpose of achieving program and organization goals. 

Training Requirements:

• N/A

Physical Requirements:  

• Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment. 

Cognitive Requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Above average social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team 
• Works with minimal to no supervision 

Language Requirements:  

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills. 

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Please note the position description duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WCHS is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants must comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31 C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American and Veteran applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. WCHS participates in E-Verify.