Mental Health Clinician

Location:

Acoma Pueblo, NM Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 3/2/2026 until filled Summary: We offer great Health Benefits, 401 (k) Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Cultural Leave, Sick Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Under direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, conducts comprehensive intake assessments and provides individual counseling, group counseling, and intensive outpatient treatment to individuals with mental health, substance abuse and other co-occurring issues. Job Announcement Flyer: VA0482026 Mental Health Clinician 1st Amendment.pdf [pdf - 462.27 KB] Duties: 1. Perform initial screening to determine appropriateness and eligibility of services; conducts intake and orients new clients. 2. Conduct comprehensive mental health and substance abuse assessments of clients identifying strengths, weaknesses, problems, and the needs for the development of treatment plans. 3. Identify and prioritize needs and establishes treatment plans with clients. 4. Provide individual, group, couples, and family counseling to assist clients in the goal of achieving a healthy lifestyle. 5. Manage treatment plans for clients to include multiple service plans incorporating referrals and follow-up with other agencies and resources. 6. Maintain positive relations with community members, organizations, and agencies by educating and providing information on mental health, substance abuse, co-occurring, recovery related topics, available services and resources; ensures recreational, social, and cultural activities are geared toward the understanding of co-occurring issues and prevention of co-occurring problems. 7. Complete documentation for treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related data. 8. Complete monthly progress reports for all clients on caseload; conducts 90-day treatment reviews; and conducts incident/relapse assessments for clients when indicated. 9. Maintain confidential clinical files on all referrals in adherence with HIPAA requirements, 42 CFR Part 2 and Pueblo of Acoma Health & Human Services-Behavioral Health Services Policies and Procedures. 10. Meet with social workers, juvenile probation officers, nurses, psychologist, physicians, and Indian practitioners to exchange information within established guidelines. 11. Help clients to develop aftercare plans to ensure continued support for clients upon release from the program. 12. Attend court arraignments and hearings on behalf of clients. 13. Develop relationships with other programs and agencies such as New Mexico State Children Youth and Families, New Mexico State Department of Corrections, Grants DWI Program, Bernalillo County Probation Department, Pueblo of Laguna Tribal Courts and Probation, Bureau of Indian Affairs Social Services, Acoma Social Service, etc. to ensure a resource network with other programs and agencies dealing with addictions and behavioral health issues. 14. Transport clients to and from service agencies or outside activities as needed. 15. Participant in community outreach and education efforts through prevention act Qualifications: • Two years experience in treatment of mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders • Masters'' Degree in counseling, counseling education, psychology, social work, or relevant field • Current valid State of New Mexico Licensure: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) • CPR and First Aid certified or ability to become certified within three (3) months of hire Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: VA0482026 Who May Apply? Public Get Details & Apply: https://www.puebloofacoma.org/departments/department-of-support-services/human-resources-department/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov