Tribal Health Center Job Descriptions
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Physician
Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center
Medical Director
Regular, full-time; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Some varied hours due to training or events.
Exempt
Position Summary: The Physician performs primary outpatient family & pediatric medical care
services within the scope of his/her license and training to include obtaining patient information,
diagnosing, developing appropriate treatment plan, monitoring patient compliance, and assisting
patient in understanding their disease process. Provides services consistent with the stated goals
of assisting community members maintain or increase their level of health by various medical
practices or routines.
Duties:
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Interview patients and family members and consults appropriate medical specialists, and
other staff members to determine and evaluate the kind of health and physical care
required.
Reviews and interprets findings to distinguish between normal and abnormal condition
during patient screening including diagnosing, and monitoring of patient compliance.
Carries out treatment and emergencies or other procedures required, administer
medications, observe and document patient’s conditions, changes reactions to
medications and medical treatment.
Provides guidance and counseling to patients and families on prevention, curative and
rehabilitative measure involving health care.
Maintain records and reports on patients, program activities, and other related
information.
Write medical prescriptions for patient who need them and refers patients who need
assistance to specialists.
Will participate in appropriate medical and administrative committees, assist with
preparing and maintaining accreditation.
Assist in medical audits and peer review as needed.
Ability to communicate successfully in English both verbally and in writing; with
moderate to advanced computer skills.
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Assures patient satisfaction, quality of care, and adequate patient production as measured
by number of patient complaints, medical audits, and number of patient visits.
Attends required meetings and performs other duties as assigned by the Medical Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Medical Degree or Degree in
Osteopathy. Preferably specializing in Pediatrics or Family Medicine, and a current
license to practice as a M.D. or D.O. in the State of Nevada.
Prefer M.D.s or D.O.s with a minimum of two years of experience in a pediatric
outpatient clinic, family practice, or primary care setting.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and carry out patient care activities in a clinical
setting.
Able to work effectively with individuals and/or families to assist them in satisfactory
solution(s) to health relationships with others.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
Confirmed ability to effectively communicate both verbally, and in writing to various
individuals, cultures and groups.
Valid Nevada driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to meet the physical demands of walking, standing, some lifting during the
performance of normal duties.
Indian Preference applies.
Position Title:
Department:
Supervisor:
Status:
FLSA:
Clinical Psychologist
Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center
Behavioral Health Manager
Regular, Full-time; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exempt
Position Summary:
The Clinical Psychologist provides a full range of psychological services including evaluation, diagnosis,
consultation, referral, psychometric assessment and interpretation, psychotherapy, crisis intervention,
and specialized treatment modalities for children, adolescents, adults, and families. The Clinical
Psychologist will provide case-oriented and program-oriented consultation in weekly and monthly team
meetings to staff, tribal organizations, and community agencies. Refers and coordinates mental health
services with outside agencies to ensure appropriate referrals, follow-up and continuity of care for
patients served by the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
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Interviews and performs comprehensive Bio-psychosocial and cultural beliefs assessments of
patients, performs psychological evaluations; select and administer appropriate psychological
tests, interprets results, provides counseling, psycho-diagnosis, and psychotherapy for
individuals, marriages, families, and pain management.
Provides direct and referral services to patients with acute, chronic or severe mental illness.
Provides highly skilled clinical psychological services to patients with difficult and complex
relationships, which involves the application of psychological principles, theories, methods, and
techniques to the solution of problems.
Develops consultative services for children, adolescents, and adults for therapy with appropriate
medical specialists, and other allied health professional to determine and evaluate the kind of
treatment plan required.
Monitor, follow, accept, and refer patients who need assistance with their psychotropic
medications to Psychiatrist(s).
Prepare and provide written reports on patients which include clinical impressions and
diagnostic classification
Carries out treatment, responds to emergencies, observes and document patient’s conditions,
changes and treatment
Provides group psycho-education on various behavioral health wellness topics, including, but
not limited to, diabetes, pain, depression, anxiety, historical trauma, etc.
Completes and maintains accurate and timely clinical records using the S.O.A.P. format via
Electronic Health Records and/or NEXTGEN or the Patient Care Component (PCC) forms, and
super bills as manual back up when EHR is inoperable, whichever software program approved by
Indian Health Services or Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Clinic, and reports on patients, program
activities, and other related information.
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As allied professional, serves as a consultant to the medical staff and is assigned clinical
privileges and may work under the limited standing order from the medical director(s) or
psychiatrist(s).
Serves as a consultant for weekly case management meetings providing recommendations and
suggestions to the treatment team on the problems arising in the course of treatment with
patients.
Provides consultative and advisory services to the Behavioral Health Division Manager and
Supervisor, medical and nursing staffs; and other regarding behavioral health matters by
providing professional information on definition and application of psychological principles,
theories, and methods to individuals situation and problems;
Assists with development of yearly and strategic health plans regarding behavioral health
program objectives and professional practices as needed.
Participates in appropriate medical and behavioral health related committees; assist with
preparing and maintaining accreditation through peer reviews and evaluate work of the other
behavioral health staff to support and enhance timely performance and adequate quantity and
quality of work.
Assures patient satisfaction, quality of care, and adequate patient production as measured by
number of patient complaints, medical audits, and number of patient visits.
Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctoral Degree in Clinical
Psychology preferably specializing in providing services for children.
Must have a current unrestricted license to practice as a Psychologist in the State of Nevada
Prefer a minimum of two years of experience in an outpatient clinic environment.
Prefer some knowledge of the cultural, social and economic backgrounds of the Native
American population
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to effectively
communicate both to various individuals, cultures and groups
Ability to motivate and work effectively with supervisors, subordinates, other health care
providers, families and community members.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, collaborate, and carry out patient care activities in a
clinical setting.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
Valid Nevada driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to meet the physical demands of walking, standing, some lifting during the performance
of normal duties.
Knowledge of racial, ethnic, and cultural values and attitudes for the population served
Must pass a recent TB test
Must be able to pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug screen and pass a PL 101-630 Indian
Child Protection and Family Violence Act background check.
Must be able to work and have experience working in Native American diverse populations and
environments
Must have a current CPR certification or obtain one within 6 months