Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Tribal Health; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribal Health in California seeks a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to provide clinical behavioral health services to employees and community members in person, combining direct clinical care with outreach and education.

The role requires a Master’s in a clinical discipline, an active LCSW or LMFT license, and at least 1 year of clinical experience with strong assessment and documentation skills. Pay is $55.40–$57.63 per hour, about 20 hours per week, in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant clinical discipline.
• Current and active LCSW or LMFT license.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with Native American communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake evaluations, mental health assessments, and mental status examinations.
• Provide clinical services including diagnosis, treatment planning, and case management.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs.
• Provide behavioral health services in clinical and community-based settings.
• Provide outreach services through schools and community partner organizations.
• Coordinate care with internal departments and external healthcare and community providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in case consultations, chart reviews, and quality improvement activities.
• Support mental health education, prevention, and early-intervention programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Prepare reports related to outreach activities, service utilization, and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and continuing education.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies.
• Provide culturally responsive services to Native American communities and other underserved populations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Cultural awareness

Education

Master’s degree in a clinical discipline

Job description

*Job Description*

We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to provide clinical behavioral health services to employees and community members. This role combines direct clinical care with community outreach and behavioral health education.

*Responsibilities*

• Conduct intake evaluations, mental health assessments, and mental status examinations.
• Provide clinical services including diagnosis, treatment planning, and case management.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs.
• Provide behavioral health services in clinical and community-based settings.
• Provide outreach services through schools and community partner organizations.
• Coordinate care with internal departments and external healthcare and community providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in case consultations, chart reviews, and quality improvement activities.
• Support mental health education, prevention, and early-intervention programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Prepare reports related to outreach activities, service utilization, and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and continuing education.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies.
• Provide culturally responsive services to Native American communities and other underserved populations.

*QualificationsRequired*

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant clinical discipline.
• Current and active *Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)* or *Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)* license.
• Minimum of *1 year of clinical experience*.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with Native American communities.

*Preferred*

• Experience providing substance use and alcohol counseling.
• Experience working in community-based behavioral health settings.
• Experience with outreach, prevention, or mental health education programs.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience if providing clinical supervision.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, culturally responsive behavioral health professional who is comfortable providing both clinical and community-based services and is passionate about expanding access to mental health care.

Pay: $55.40 - $57.63 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person