Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
5344 Lakeshore Drive Nett Lake MN, 55772 218-757-3261/1-800-221-8129

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Opens: May 16, 2023
Closes: May 29, 2023

Department: Health & Human Services Reports to (title): Health and Human Services Director

Job Code: E-17 Job Location: Bois Forte Human Services
Nett Lake and Vermilion, MN

Pay Range: Min: $70,932.58 ($34.10)
Mid: $88,665.73 ($42.63)
Max: $106,398.87 ($51.15)

Supervises: Behavioral Health Rehabilitation
Worker(s), Behavioral Health
Coordinator, Cultural Healing
Coordinator, Behavioral Health
Outpatient Therapists, Behavioral
Health Clinical Trainee

Hours/week: 40 Classification: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: Full-Time Effective Date: 05/12/2023

Revised Date: 05/12/2023

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa are expected to conform to the
following:

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.

• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government (may also be referred to as “Band”).

• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, community, visitors, and vendors.

• Comply with Bois Forte Band of Chippewa policies and procedures.

• Display respect and understanding of Bois Forte Band of Chippewa traditions and values.

• Maintain a current insurable driver’s license.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Mental Health Program Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the mental health department, providing direct supervision
of behavioral health staff, and ensuring billing and other programmatic requirements are met for the Adult Rehabilitative Mental
Health Services and the therapy services programs. This individual will be responsible for managing all departmental-related grants
and contracts to ensure completion and fidelity in accordance with tribal and state requirements. Mental Health Supervisor has
the primary responsibility of developing, planning, and supervising mental health services to improve quality of life for those
struggling with mental health. The Mental Health Supervisor hires new staff, coordinates work schedules, supervises clinicians and
staff, provides outpatient therapy services, oversees the annual budget, applies for grant funding, evaluates staff performance,
and provides workshop training. Mental Health Supervisor often participates in conferences and board meetings to ensure their
mental health agency is abiding by the latest state or federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides individual and team supervision for all mental health staff, including but not limited to - Adult Rehabilitative

Mental Health Services (ARMHS) workers, behavioral health coordinator, cultural healing coordinator, and behavioral

health outpatient therapists, and clinical trainees, including hosting meetings on a weekly and/or monthly basis.

2. Ensures all grants, contractual agreements, certifications and reporting requirements/paperwork, and renewals are

properly maintained, including budget management/advisement, in compliance with appropriate regulations and grant

requirements, for each of the Mental Health departmental programs.
3. Develops and implements programmatic and administrative policies and procedures to attain program goals and

objectives. Stay current on changing policies, laws, and requirements for all mental health programs.

4. Completion of all Timecards and contractual invoices on a bi-weekly or monthly basis (depending on the task) to ensure

proper payment for services.

5. Ensures that mental health services are based on clinical needs and delivered in a manner that is culturally sensitive and

culturally appropriate following a holistic and person-centered delivery method.

6. Review and approve staff documentation weekly or on an as-needed basis (comfortability with DocuSign and

requisition processes).

7. Understanding of EPIC/EHRs and scheduling appointments when needed.

8. Provide annual staff review evaluations for all Mental Health departmental staff.

9. Oversees all AMRHS filing, billing, and charting, ensuring that tasks are done in an accurate and timely manner and in

accordance with Department of Human Services regulations.
10. Serve as the ARMHS Treatment Director and provide supervision to the mental health practitioners delivering

rehabilitative services to clients with mental illness. Ensures all program certification requirements are met and attained
in accordance with DHS rules and regulations for ARMHS programming.

11. Provide referrals to clients for available resources and services within the Reservation and surrounding communities.

12. Attends trainings and conferences to comply with all continuing education requirements, and further enhance technical

and programmatic knowledge.
13. Represents Bois Forte Behavioral Health on committees, councils, collaborations, and other pertinent stakeholder

groups such as but not limited to: Arrowhead Behavioral Health Initiative, American Indian Mental Health Council,
Northern St. Louis County Family Services Collaboration, and Mesabi Behavioral Health Network.

14. Ensure all mental health staff billing and all service documentation in accordance with Department of Human Services

guidelines and submit billing according to procedures established by department.

15. Abides by and complies with the rules of confidentiality, Data Privacy Act, mandatory reporting laws, HIPAA

requirements, and Bois Forte Band of Chippewa RTC policies and procedures.
16. Ensure that an effective chart management and chart audit system (peer review) is in place to ensure all clinical

documentation is kept up-to-date and complete according to department policies.

17. Provide consultation services to area agencies when requested and build and maintain positive working relationships

with collaborating agencies, internal and external programs.
18. Maintains Licensure requirements and attends any training and conferences to ensure keeping up to date with proper

therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practices, treatments, and continued education requirements (CEU’s).

19. Proactively and creatively identify ways of growing and sustaining the services currently provided within the Behavioral

Health Department

20. As an employee of the Bois Forte Reservation, will follow the Bois Forte Procurement Policy and any other applicable

procurement requirements when obtaining goods and/or services for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

21. Provide crisis assistance as needed.

22. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

grants, contracts, and regulations as they are related to the programs.

Education: • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy,
Psychology, or closely related field from an accredited university.

License/Certification: • Current or eligible for a Minnesota recognized licensure in marriage and family therapy
(LMFT), social work (LICSW), counseling (LPCC), or psychology (LP) or be working towards
clinical licensure as a clinical trainee (LGSW or LPC)

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, be insurable under the Band’s RTC Automobile Policy,

and be eligible to drive under any other motor vehicle use policies applicable to the position.

Mandatory Knowledge,
Skills, Abilities and
Other Qualifications:

• Trained in facilitating group dynamics and coalition building to reach a consensus.

• Proficient at integrating cultural appropriateness in developing mental health treatment

policies and procedures.

• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization from executive management to

operations staff and is recognized as both a leader and team player.

• Knowledge of established concepts, principles and practices related to mental health, with full

consideration of mental, emotional, and physical factors.

• Ability to use critical thinking skills, function independently and make complex decisions based

on standards of care, policies and procedures, critical pathways.

• Experience with computerized management information systems, electronic health records

(EHRs) and capable of entering client sensitive data into EPIC and other electronic data
information systems.

• Knowledge of regulatory documentation requirements and ability to document clinical data

accurately and completely in a timely fashion.

• Knowledge of assessments, screenings, and care planning for mental health disorders.

• Ability to prioritize activities and organize time effectively.

• Knowledge of principles, techniques, and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, substance

abuse and various treatment modalities.

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of interaction with clients and other relevant confidential

information within position.

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

• Ability to provide good customer service with a patient-centric approach.

• Knowledge of the socio-cultural factors that both enhance and adversely affect the mental

health of American Indian populations.

• Knowledge and scope of activities of Tribal, public, and private health and child welfare

agencies and other available community, Tribal, county and state resources.

• Excellent interpersonal skills in handling interactions with staff, other agencies, groups, and

patients and families; capable of working with and actively participating with a diverse multi-
disciplinary team.

• Basic knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of mental health

(e.g., mental disorders, human development, social policy, developmental disabilities, cultural
factors, etc.) in order to meet psychiatric social work responsibilities.

• Ability to handle sensitive situations in a calm, professional manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and spoken) with co-workers, clients, and outside

parties.

• Strong observation, assessment, and crisis management skills

• Ability to handle stress and unstable client behavior.

• Knowledge of Federal laws including Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA),

government regulations, Federal privacy act and agency rules and maintain the confidentiality
of interactions with clients, staff, and others.

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and within part of a team.

• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.

• Basic knowledge of current standards in mental health, public health and public welfare, and

Federal, State and Tribal programs in these fields in order to provide advocacy and enhance
patient’s functioning and access to identified community resources.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), internet software and appropriate

storage of electronic files.

• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee
encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the
noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be
required from time to time. This position may be exposed to certain health risks that are inherent
when working within a health center facility, such as potential exposure to hazardous chemicals,
sharps, and infectious body fluids.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive
motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in
transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include reading, distance, and computer. Talking and hearing are essential
to communicate with the community, visitors, employees, and vendors.

Mental demands: There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle
frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various
and, at times, complicated issues.

TRIBAL AND INDIAN PREFERENCE

The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa has implemented a Tribal and Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy,
applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are enrolled members of the Bois
Forte Band of Chippewa Tribe will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position. Members of other
federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal
membership. Tribal and Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for candidates for job positions.

OTHER

Confidentiality: All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position may
have access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate
termination.

Background
Investigation:

This position may be subject to a criminal history background check, a suitability background check
and/or a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) check. In addition, some positions are subject to a 101-630
background check in an effort to ensure compliance with Public Law 101-630 “Indian Child Protection
and Family Violence Prevention Act.” Candidates must be able to successfully pass all required
background checks to qualify for this position.

Drug Screening: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning
employment and will be subject to random drug testing.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING APPLIES. INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY. UPON PRESENTATION OF DD-214 WHICH
REFLECTS HONORABLE DISCHARGE, APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS. Please visit our
website at www.boisforte.com to download an application. Applications are accepted via: Fax, Email, U.S. Mail, and In
Person. Submit applications to: Human Resources Specialist 5344 Lakeshore Drive, Nett Lake, MN 55772, Fax: 218-757-
6781, hrgeneralist@boisforte-nsn.gov Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.