Mental Health Therapist Child - $5,000 Hiring Bonus
Company: Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
Location: Robbinsville
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description:\n\n Primary Function Serves as
primary therapist for children and their families with mental
health and substance abuse disorders, including dual diagnoses, who
are Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indian (EBCI) and Indian Health
Services (IHS) eligible. This position will primarily to serve
children and families. Services include comprehensive clinical
assessment of client and family needs and utilization of
evidence-based treatments for psychiatric and substance use
disorders. Employee is expected to provide individual, family, and
group therapy using brief focused therapy methods as well as more
traditional methods of treatment. Employee will also provide
emergency, crisis intervention, consultation, and education
services as needed. The employee will provide services in various
locations in the community as assigned. If the employee is assigned
to a specialty population or agency service location, specific
instructions and limitations may apply. If an employee is assigned
to an enhanced service, such as Family Intensive Treatment, the
employee will provide services according to the service definition
requirements and CIHA policy. Job Description Provide direct
clinical services to EBCI and other eligible persons in all
approved locations, including the hospital, child outpatient
office, Graham and Cherokee County offices, as well as other
satellite locations. Clinical services offered will include the
following:Comprehensive Clinical Assessment – The CCA is a term
used to include a number of assessments and evaluations that are
administered based on the patient's clinical presentation. Some of
the elements of the CCA are general health and behavioral health
history, bio-psycho-social history, description of current
challenges, strengths, recommendations for services, clinical
summary of information/data gathered about the patient, as well as
other needed dimensions of the patient’s life. Person Centered
Treatment Planning – The Planning process will include the patient,
and they should be the ones guiding the session. Additionally, it
will include input from family members and community supports
whenever possible. The planning process will be based on clearly
defined problems and needs. The goals in the plan should be based
on patients’ needs, strengths, and limitations. Additionally, goals
should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and
time-limitedIndividual Therapy – Therapy sessions will utilize
currently accepted models, theories, and/or approaches to therapy.
Family Therapy – Whenever possible, as much of the patient’s family
will be involved in Family Therapy on a regular basis as part of
the patient’s treatment. Group Therapy – When appropriate and
available, the patient will attend group sessions. Group sessions
can be accessed in conjunction with and/or replace Individual
Therapy depending on the patient’s clinical needs. Crisis Services
– Crisis Services are offered through an On-call warm line. The
patient will be informed of the number to the warm line. Therapist
will share the responsibility of staffing the warm line. Referral
to clinical services outside of Analenisgi – If/when the patient
has needs that are not offered or currently available at
Analenisgi, the clinician will support the individual in receiving
the needed service by referring them to an agency that offers the
service. Collaborate with treatment teams, medical staff, and other
health professionals to determine the patients’ needs and resources
(including both family and community).Ensure interdisciplinary
teams stay informed of changing therapeutic needs relating to their
involvement with the client. Ensure documentation of all treatment
and clinically significant events in Electronic Health Record as
prescribed by CIHA policies and procedures and quality assurance
standards. Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to
develop a viable therapeutic team network to facilitate patient
care, discharge, and follow-up. Adhere to all applicable
confidentiality policies, procedures, and practices for the
maintenance and release of patient records. Responsible for
completion of intake forms, identification of community resources,
patient assessment, provision and coordination of supportive
services, and patient advocacy.Follows the provisions contained in
all applicable privacy/confidentiality policies, procedures, and
practices for maintenance and release of patient records and
clinical information, including EBCI, CIHA, IHS, DHHS, HIPAA, CHR
42, or other licensing bodies.Responsible for attending clinical
staffing as an integral component of a treatment team, facilitating
the discussion of patient data, and formulating changes to the
treatment plan.Shall perform limited administrative duties, which
include maintaining statistical records of clinical workload,
utilization review, and quality assurance, participating in
education programs, and participating in clinical quality assurance
functions.Assists in attaining and maintaining accreditation by the
Joint Commission of Health Care Organizations.Participates in
division/program meetings to review and identify opportunities to
improve the program and treatment provided, and recommends
corrective action when problems are identified. This includes
assisting with changes in policy and procedure, which would improve
the care of service delivery.Participates in the provision of
periodic in-service training for nonhealth care practitioner
members of the clinical and administrative staff on subjects
germane to clinical and case management services. This shall
include responsibility for developing and implementing psycho
educational programs, community relations, information and
referral.Participate in community planning and implementation of
programs to help resolve such complex issues as improving the
coordination of services. Represents the CIHA Analenisgi at regular
team meetings for progress review and during emergency meetings
dealing with High-risk situations.Expected to obtain continuing
education both through in-service training and through access and
tuition payment for approved training seminars and
workshops.Provides clinical care and support to identified patients
in the other departments at Cherokee Indian Hospital.Learn and
effectively utilize an electronic medical record and other software
required for operation in the CIHA system.Provides Crisis response
to the CIHA Emergency Department as needed. Adhere to ASAM, LOCUS,
CSLOCUS, or other criteria when referring a client to the
appropriate level of care recommended. Assist with observed urine
drug screens as outlined in Analenisgi's policies and procedures.
Provides written, telephone, and face to face consultation services
to various persons and organizations that affect the patient. These
include schools, courts, probation officers, physicians, hospitals,
medical care providers, law enforcement officers, social services,
and community agencies. Regular progress reports are required for
communicating with the court and judicial supervisors. Represents
the Analenisgi Center at regular team meetings for progress review
and during emergency meetings dealing with high-risk
situations.This position is expected to provide sufficient
billable/reimbursable services to achieve the 55% productivity
standard established for this primary therapist position. Assist in
attaining and maintaining accreditation by the Joint Commission of
Health Care Organizations. Participates in division/program
meetings to review and identify opportunities to improve the
program and treatment provided, and recommends corrective action
when problems are identified. This includes assisting with changes
in policy and procedure, which would improve the care of service
delivery. Follow all relevant CIHA policies and procedures, as well
as specific written and verbal direction from the
supervisor.Operate in a support role as assigned in the Beauty for
Ashes program and servicesOther duties as assigned.
Education/Experience/Minimum QualificationsMaster’s Degree in the
behavioral health field, such as Social Work, Psychology, Marriage
& Family Therapy, or Counseling, required. Degree must be obtained
from an accredited university that is accepted by the appropriate
licensing agencies in NC.NC license LCSW, LPP, LCMHC, or LMFT. A
provisional or associate license may be accepted.Knowledge of
evidenced based practices used for children and adolescents such as
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma focused cognitive
behavioral therapy (TF CBT), parent child interactive therapy
(PCIT), child parent psychotherapy (CPP), dialectical behavioral
therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing and anger replacement
therapy (ART).Must show competence in Substance Use either by
licensure/certification from the NC Addictions Specialist
Professional Practice Board or experience in substance abuse
treatment. Specific positions may require licensure/certification
from the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board.Must
be approved for and maintain medical credentialing, upon hireThree
years of diagnostic, therapeutic experience preferred.Specific
experience working with Native Americans preferred.Must possess a
valid driver's license. Job KnowledgeKnowledge of individual,
group, and couples/family modalities with expertise in crisis
intervention with individuals and families experiencing acute
episodes of distress.Ability to ascertain the potential lethality
of a situation and respond and refer accordingly.Ability to learn
computerized treatment systems such as the Electronic Medical
Record, RPMS, and ability to maintain records and files manually
and on the computer.Displays originality and initiative to complete
daily performance of tasks. Knowledge of principles, techniques,
and practices, and their application to complex casework, group
work, and community problems.Knowledge of a wide range of medical,
behavioral, and psychosocial problems and their treatment.Knowledge
of governmental and private organizations and resources in the
community.Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies that
govern the program.Knowledge of medical terminology, disease
processes, and their treatment as they relate to decisions
regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on
medical or psychological diagnosis. Knowledge of substance abuse to
include diagnostic criteria for abuse, dependence, intoxication and
withdrawal of all drug classifications, methods of evaluation and
assessment, impact of behavioral health issues on patients ability
to negotiate treatment recommendations, current treatment
approaches, modalities of care, and substance abuse and other
programs or services available to patients.Skill in establishing
rapport with a patient and in applying techniques of assessing
psychological, behavioral, and psychosocial aspects of a patients
problems.Willingness to learn more about Cherokee
culture/population and to have considerations for this when
identified.Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with members of the caseload and their families,
other professional disciplines, and a variety of governmental and
private resources and organizations in the community.Ability to
express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work
effectively. Complexity of Duties This position is responsible for
assisting in maximizing the available resources to meet the
behavioral health needs of the community. Must have the ability to
interpret policy, laws and regulations in order to make decisions
when a precedent is not available. Duties require the application
of clinical judgment and problem-solving skills to be effective.
Judgment often involves decisions that may have life-or-death
consequences. Supervision Received Works under the direct guidance
of the Child Services Manager, where goals, objectives, policies,
and procedures are well defined. Works independently within
applicable licensing regulations where latitude for creative
thinking, initiative, and discretion is given to achieve department
goals and objectives. Responsibility for Accuracy Most clinical
errors would be detected with proofing and review procedures.
Failure to properly manage and direct activities could result in
ill will for the department, delays in patient treatment, and
negative patient and community relations. Ineffective health
planning could have adverse effects on the health status of the
community by limiting access to necessary resources. The accuracy
of data and research is critical in the allocation of tribal
resources. Responsible for the adherence to policy and procedure.
Inappropriate actions or inaccuracies in judgment could result in
improper diagnosis and treatment, serious liability for the tribe,
or more serious health risks to patients. Contacts with Others
Interacts frequently with coworkers, hospital staff, patients, and
other health professionals for the purpose of exchanging
information, obtaining, or providing assistance. Serves on various
local, community, and health committees, boards and advisory
councils, as appropriate. Tact, courtesy, and professional conduct
are required to maintain positive working relationships. Utmost
sensitivity and confidentiality is required when dealing with
patients and families. Confidential Data The provision of medical
care requires that the incumbent maintain strict appropriate
confidentiality regarding all patient information. The employee
will have access to patient records and highly confidential
information and must function with utmost integrity to safeguard
this information. The employee complies with EBCI policy on
confidentiality of patient records, Cherokee Indian Hospital
Authority Confidentiality policy, HIPAA, and other federal law
requirements. Violations of confidentiality regulations may result
in inter-disciplinary action and other action as allowed by federal
regulations. Mental/Visual/Physical Job duties can be mentally and
emotionally stressful at times, given the complexity of the duties,
management and supervision of staff and the clinical areas being
addressed with the people being served. Close mental concentration
and attention to detail are required. Physical activities require
the ability to be mobile, sit, reach, bend, and be in front of
groups and deliver training for extended periods of time. Some
physical exertion and stamina are required, such as those required
to transport training materials or to travel. Must have visual
acuity, manual dexterity, and the ability to speak and hear. Must
be able to lift 30 lbs. Position requires: stand (under 1/3 time);
walk (under 1/3 time); sit (to 2/3 time); talk or hear (over 2/3
time).Weight lifted or force exerted: none.Special vision
requirements: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
Emergency Privileges In the case of an emergency, any member of the
Medical Staff, to the degree per
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