Medical Family Therapist - 33232

Winstar; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health seeks a Medical Family Therapist for the Tishomingo Health Clinic. You will deliver family, couples, and individual therapy, working closely with medical staff to integrate health services and support patient care.

Licensed or license-eligible clinicians with a strong foundation in evidence-based practices will thrive in this collaborative, fast-paced medical environment. Hybrid or clinic-based work may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Requires master's or doctoral level training in a mental health field.
• Must hold licensed or license-eligible credentials for Oklahoma (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, etc.).
• Experience with family, couples, and individual therapy in medical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based family, couples, group, and individual therapy within a clinic setting.
• Conduct diagnostic screenings and assess treatment needs.
• Document all services in the electronic health record for billing and compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians and medical staff to coordinate care and referrals.
• Participate in meetings and training; support program processes and quality initiatives.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Therapeutic skills

Education

Masters Degree in directly related field

Doctorate Degree in directly related field

Master’s degree in the mental health field

Job description

Tishomingo, OK | Family Services | Full Time

Posted 5 days ago

Description

We are currently looking for aFull Time Medical Family Therapistto join our Medical Family Therapy Team A team located at the Tishomingo Health Clinic.

Summary

Summary: Provides therapeutic services to families, couples, groups, and individuals within the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health clinics to ensure access to quality integrated health services, promote quality healthcare, and help improve overall health. Delivers brief, consultation-based services to individuals served and medical providers. Medical Family Therapists must be comfortable with a flexible schedule, and adept in working closely with medical providers and other team members.

Responsibilities

• The expectation is that embedded therapists will complete at least 8 brief visits per day and hybrid therapists will complete at least 4-5 hour long visits per day
• Provides evidence-based family, couple, individual and group therapy Conducts evidence-based diagnostic screenings and assessments
• Aids in formulating and implementing assessment methods to measure program effectiveness
• Documents all services in the electronic health record to maintain records in accordance with standard elements needed for billing and ethical standards for practice
• Assists leadership in developing referrals and streamlining program processes
• Collaborates with physicians and medical providers on behalf of individual served and makes referrals as necessary
• Manages timely email correspondence, prepares reports, and supports business operations related to medical family therapy services within CNDH and CNDFS
• Provides crisis intervention as needed during regular work hours
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Attends all relevant staff, provider and quality improvement meetings
• Regularly evaluates the Medical Family Therapy service model
• Assists with care coordination and access to outside resources for patients, as needed
• Collaborates with CNDH, CNDFS and other non-tribal entities to deliver services effectively to individuals and families
• Participates in community outreach and related events and maintains protocol as established by the Chickasaw Nation
• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment or situation
• Ability to assist in planning and preparing grant proposals
• Must be comfortable working in medical settings
• Exhibit high energy necessary to thrive in a fast pace medical environment
• Ability to work with a diverse patient and staff population
• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Must be self-motivated
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Basic knowledge and understanding of primary care
• Basic, nontechnical knowledge of psychotropic and other relevant medications
• Learn and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Privacy Act, Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), Freedom of Information Act, Compliance Standards, Joint Commission Accreditation, and other various regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of First American populations
• Must be proficient in the use of electronic health record keeping systems
• Strong work ethic
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills

• Intermediate computer skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Therapeutic skills

Experience

• 2 years directly related experience

Education

• Masters Degree in directly related field
• Doctorate Degree in directly related field
• Master’s degree in the mental health field

Credentials

• Pass general background check
• Standard Driver's License
• Please see the below comments
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counseling / Mental Health
• Must be a currently licensed or license-eligible therapist in Oklahoma (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LADC-MH, LBP, or Psychologist), license eligible candidates must be able to achieve licensure within two years of hire

Working Conditions

• Works in a hospital or clinic environment
• Stressful environment due to any or a combination of deadlines, pressures, multiple tasks, lines of communication, risks, speed of operations, etc.
• Subject to traveling and working at other locations or in other environments
• Sitting up to 100% of shift
• Standing up to 25% of shift
• Walking up to 25% of shift
• May work irregular hours
• May work weekend shift
• Pass pre-employment drug test

Training

• It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

• To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
• To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
• The Chickasaw People
• Cultural Identity
• Servant Leadership
• Selflessness
• Can Do Attitude
• Perseverance
• Stewardship
• Trust and Respect
• Loyalty
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork