Mental Health Therapist

Position: Mental Health Therapist
Department: HHS – Behavioral Health

Compensation: $45.45 - $54.50 per hour
Location: DuPont, Washington

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Hiring Preference

If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered a preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes a Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or a BIA 4432 and/or DD214.

Why Join Our Team?

• Deliver evidence-based services within a healing environment that honors culture, community, resilience, and individual strengths.
• Work alongside behavioral health, medical, and community professionals who share a commitment to exceptional client outcomes.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and families, empowering them to achieve their goals and create lasting positive change.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, with a focus on work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities

Position Summary

As a Mental Health Therapist, you'll provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to individuals, families, and groups experiencing mental health, substance use, and trauma-related challenges. Using evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, you'll help clients build resilience, achieve recovery goals, and strengthen overall wellness while advancing the mission, vision, and values of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Health & Human Services Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment of clients using a variety of instruments to determine the diagnosis, treatment motivation, relapse potential, physical health, mental health, environment, and vocational situation; determine level of care, intervention strategies, and an individualized treatment plan.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, integrating care in assessment, treatment, and medical care for people in our Behavioral Health program.
• Counsel clients in a group or individual setting on the effects of drugs and alcohol and special health considerations such as pregnancy, mental health conditions, or chronic health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure and the emotional/cognitive complications that may arise.
• Develop appropriate individualized treatment plans to address the client’s mental health and substance use issues, coping strategies, and recovery needs; educate families, friends, or other caregivers on how to help addicts stay on track.
• Counsel clients in a group or individual setting on the effects of drugs and alcohol and special health considerations such as pregnancy, mental health conditions, or chronic health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure, and the emotional/cognitive complications that may arise.
• Incorporates traditional cultural approaches as needed to aid in therapy and recovery.