Licensed Mental Health Counselor

The Sophie Trettevick Indian Health Center (STIHC) is soliciting proposals from highly qualified Washington state licensed mental health professionals. We invite mental health professionals who may be interested in offering these services to submit their qualifications with a letter of interest.

STATEMENT OF INTEREST

Professionals that are interested in providing mental health services to the STIHC are requested to submit a statement of interest that includes the following:

1. Cover letter summarizing your interest

2. A narrative that addresses the items included in the Scope of Work, including the following items:

a. Resume/CV

b. Experience in case management and crisis response

c. Experience working with Tribes

3. Fee structure and estimated total cost of contract

4. Three Professional References

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Eligibility as a Mental Health Professional per Washington State guidelines.
• Possess a valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) or proof of application must be provided 60 days of hire date.
• Experience with psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Serve as an in-person mental health counselor.
• Provide patient care for mental and emotional disorders.
• Provide case management, advocacy, referrals to appropriate service providers, coordinate with mental health and primary care professionals.
• Diagnoses and treat mental health and emotional disorders.
• Provide timely crisis interventions and response services.
• Maintain knowledge of mental and emotional disorders, medications, psychotherapy, behavioral counseling, and substance use disorders.
• Assess, diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders using validating tools and evidence-based practices.
• Maintain professional ethics, credentials, confidentiality, and appropriate client boundaries.
• Prepare accurate and timely documentation with the Electronic Health Records.
• Comply with all required training and maintain compliance with applicable WAC/RCS, federal/state and Agency/Tribal laws and regulations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Preference will be given to Native Americans.

Makah Employment and Contracting Rights Act (TERO) DOES APPLY to this contract and before beginning work, Contractor must negotiate a Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) Compliance Plan with the TERO Officer, Rose Jimmicum at (360) 645-3101. The TERO Compliance Plan shall include a 2% fee based on the percentage of work to be completed within the reservation boundaries.

If you have questions regarding this Request for Proposals please contact Leah Neuneker, Chief Wellness Officer for the Sophie Trettevick Indian Health Center at (360) 645-2197 or [email protected].