Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Therapist (LMFT/LCSW)
Department/Division: Social Services
Status: Part-Time
Salary: Contract
Supervisor: Social Services Director
Subordinates: Not Applicable
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Part-Time Therapist provides trauma-informed and culturally responsive behavioral health services for the Pala Band of Mission Indians’ Social Services Department. The Therapist delivers crisis intervention, short-term stabilization, and therapeutic support for tribal members and community residents. This position requires collaboration with multi-disciplinary staff, cultural healers, community partners, and outside agencies to ensure effective and confidential care for individuals and families.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide individual, family, and group therapy with emphasis on trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.
Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain documentation in compliance with federal, state, and tribal standards.
Participate in crisis response, including on-call rotation for field-based and telehealth interventions.
Collaborate with mobile crisis staff and cultural healers to integrate clinical and culturally grounded approaches.
Support program development, grant compliance, and accurate data collection/reporting.
Provide consultation and training to staff on behavioral health best practices, crisis protocols, and culturally competent service delivery.
Maintain ethical practice, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance at all times.
Represent the department in professional meetings, trainings, and community events.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with tribal members, colleagues, service providers, and government agencies.
Commitment to Tribal values, culture, and philosophy.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention.
Ability to manage high-stress situations with sound judgment.
Experience working with individuals facing addiction, mental health, and related challenges.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, case management systems, and data tracking tool
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
Licensed in California as LMFT or LCSW (required).
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in therapy, crisis response, or behavioral health settings.
Knowledge of federal, state, and tribal behavioral health regulations and standards.
Experience working with Native American populations preferred.
Supervisory or leadership experience a plus.
Bilingual skills (English or Native language) preferred.
Must successfully pass a Fingerprint-based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace (including marijuana) as a condition of employment Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.
HOW TO APPLY
PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND/OR APPLICATION TO:
Pala Band of Mission Indians
Human Resources Department
PMB#50 35008 Pala Temecula Road
Pala, CA 92059
http://www.palatribe.com/community/jobs/

Employment type
Contractor

Work arrangement
No