CTHCA Mental Health Professional (MB-48290)

## Description

Closing Date: 8/16/2026

Position: Mental Health Therapist

Salary: $35.13-40.73, Per Hour, DOE

Reports to: Clinical Director

Location: Nespelem, WA

## Qualifications

## ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides services in a manner consistent with the Behavioral Health Program’s mission and philosophy; clinical and ethical best practices and standards; private and public managed care reimbursement system requirements; Local, State, Indian Health Services, and Federal regulations; Tribal Governance regulations; and carious independent contract requirements that may be applicable.
• Provide services may include: Mental Health Assessments; intake appointments; diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders, including chemical dependency; individual, family, and group counseling; treatment planning; case management; crisis triage; and follow-up counseling.
• Provides referrals to other services and programs in the community, as needed. Actively advocates on behalf of the client.
• Maintains client caseload following established treatment guidelines, evidence-based practices, and agency policies and procedures.
• Provides therapeutic intervention in a variety of treatment modalities individually matched to the needs of each client.
• Maintains STRICT confidentiality standards due to the high volume of records, materials, and communications concerning patients and program operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

## KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Master’s degree in Mental Health counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Therapy, Counseling Psychology, Professional Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related degree from a regionally accredited college or university and by an accrediting body which meet any U.S State or jurisdiction licensing requirements for a professional mental health counselor or therapist.
• Unrestricted licensure at the independent level as a clinical mental health therapist in any U.S. State or jurisdiction. Acceptable independent licensures include Licensed Independent or Licensed Clinical, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, etc.
• First Aide and CPR certification or ability to obtain with 90-days of employment.
• Completion of the HIV/Aids and blood borne pathogens training within six-months of employment.
• Verification of TB test or X-ray with negative results, prior to employment.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License is required and be insurable.
• Knowledge of local Tribal Culture, Traditions and practices.
• Knowledge of diversity in rural America and specifically on Indian reservations.
• Knowledge of analyzing and applying effective conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of and commitment to adhere to the professional code of ethics for respective profession.
• Knowledge demonstrating experience developing, maintaining positive, fair and professional relationships with co-workers/peers, subordinates, supervisors, collaborative partners, and government agencies.
• Knowledge of Tribal, State and Federal standards and licensure requirements.
• Skill in the use of computers and associated software (Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office as it relates to the duties of the position.
• Requires prior work experience in confidential health services and a commitment to confidentiality of all records, materials and communications concerning patients, other program staff and professionals or other areas that may impact the operation of the program.
• Knowledge of the essential principles and evidence-based practice of clinical mental health therapy.
• Ability to analyze and apply effective conflict resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a team that will provide interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

## PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to function indoors and outside environments, engaged in work of a predominately sedentary nature.
• Requires sufficient physical ability to move to work locations.
• Require the ability to grasp, reach, push and pull and move light weight work materials and supplies.
• Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity to use a personal computer keyboard, multimedia and other office equipment.
• Requires sufficient visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens, observe clients and moving objects and events.
• Ability to work flexible and on-call house, evenings, weekends and holidays as work dictates.
• Ability to drive in adverse weather conditions.

This position is identified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to pre-employment, post-accident, random and reasonable suspicion drug testing. Must submit to and successfully clear and extensive criminal background inquiry.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

**INFORMATION**: Matilda Bob, CTHCA HR Generalist, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2201. [[email hidden]](mailto:[email hidden])