Skills Trainer (Clinician)

Skills Trainer (Clinician)

Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Overview

Job Shift: Day Education Level: Graduate Degree

Description

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters. It is how we do our business and an essential component in all of our interactions with our patients and with each other.

We offer:

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision insurance based
• 401k investment plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Position Summary & Qualifications

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. is seeking a clinical professional with a minimum of associate licensure in Arizona to join the new First Episode Program.

The Skills Trainer (Associate Licensed Professional/Clinician) will provide counseling services and coordination of care for patients and families, utilizing individual, group, and/or family approaches as indicated by need. As a Skills Trainer, the individual will maintain and manage a caseload size of up to 35 patients receiving counseling services. Responsible for service delivery including conducting intake assessments, participating in Adult Review Team (ART) and Child and Family Teams (CFT). The position will work with patients and their families to create individualized service plans, implements agreed upon interventions and monitors progress toward goal completion in accordance with the Arizona Vision and 12 Principles. The individual will work with the child and family team to prevent and/or appropriately respond to crises and to minimize out-of-home placement. The Skills Trainer monitors patients' level of acuity/need and recommends appropriate level of case management and/or psychiatric services accordingly.

Qualifications Required

• Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family, Psychology, Social Work, or directly related field
• Minimum of Associate Licensure LMSW, LAC, LAAC or LMFT through Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AzBBHE)
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid driver's license with appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with HHW's liability insurance carrier is required. Possess valid driver's license with acceptable driving record including but not limited to a serious traffic violation (ie. Reckless Driving; at fault accident; felony speeding) or greater than two (2) traffic violations in prior 39 months.
• Substance Use treatment knowledge/experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR, agency will provide training if necessary.
• Have a Tuberculosis screening test and provide evidence of freedom from infectious tuberculosis prior to providing services and additional TB testing or screening questionnaires will be performed annually.
• Possess the physical, mental, and cognitive ability to perform specific clinical and/or tasks required by the position without posing a direct threat to the safety and security of patients.
• Must obtain and maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card through Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Mental and Emotional

• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Ability to maintain calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during difficult interactions.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze variables and situations.
• Ability to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.

Physical

• Long periods of sitting, ability to bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to operate phone, Fax, copier, and a computer.
• Able to operate Agency vehicle.

Qualifications Preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience working in Integrated Healthcare, Behavioral Health, or Primary Care environment.
• Advanced knowledge of cultural diversity and sensitivity