Assessment Clinician - 27th Ave; Phoenix, AZ 85017 (8012)

Assessment Clinician

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an Assessment Clinician working at our 27th Ave Health Center. Reporting to the Clinical Site Manager, the ideal individual is flexible, compassionate and professional. If you enjoy working with individuals during some of the most vulnerable times of their lives this may be just the opportunity you've been seeking.

We are a healthcare company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for the last 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our overall goals of the Outpatient program include achievement of a state of recovery, improved quality of life, and improved integration within community and family resources and supports.

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. For more than four decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need.

Recently awarded among Arizona's Most Admired Companies in 2023

Terros Health is looking for an Assessment Clinician for our 27th Ave location in Phoenix, AZ

Schedule: Full Time

Mon - Fri

3 Evenings Per Week for IOP Group Sessions

Location: 3864 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017

Experience Treating Co-Occurring Disorders Preferred

Behavioral Health Experience Preferred, New Grads Considered

Maintains Arizona License: LCSW, LPC, LIAC, LMSW, LAC, LAAC or LMFT in Good Standing

Master's degree, i.e., MA, MC, MSW, in a Behavioral Health Field

Full Benefits, including 401K and Generous PTO/PST (4+ weeks)

AZ Licensure Reimbursed When Renewed as a TH Employee (according to Policy)

*Weekly clinical supervision for associate level licensed staff*

Starting at $23.42 for BHT Level Therapists

$57,000+ for Associate Licensed Therapists

$70,000+ for Independent Licensed Therapists

Position Summary: Under the Agency's policies and professional requirements, with oversight by the Clinical Manager, the Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T. (AFF) Assessment Clinician works closely with the Department of Child Safety (DCS) Specialist, the Terros Health Service Team, and other collateral community contacts to engage AFF referred clients. The engagement process includes conducting a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to determine the diagnosis and individual treatment needs of the client. The AFF Assessment Clinician may complete assessments for AFF clients referred from any of the Terros Health-contracted regions, including Maricopa East, Maricopa West, Northern and Southern regions. The AFF Assessment Clinician participates in the development of the Service Plan through the service team format, which strives to effectively meet the patient's/family's needs and aims to result in improve health outcomes. This position is responsible for providing evidence-based, therapeutic interventions which may include outpatient counseling services for adults, children, adolescents, families, couples and groups. The position reports to the Clinical Site Manager or Director of AFF Regions.

Clinician Duties May Include:

• Prior to the assessment, reviews the DCS referral and supplemental documents to gain insight about the family system from DCS' perspective, including prior treatment attempts, child safety threats related to substance use, and other barriers to reunification.
• Conducts a comprehensive biopsychosocial and ASAM Criteria assessment to identify whether the patient requires treatment, and if so, the treatment level of care and supportive services necessary to meet the patient's needs.
• Requests additional information from the referring DCS/DES Specialist if the determination is that substance use disorder treatment is not recommended; including discussions surrounding the original reason the referral was made and confirm that no additional information is available that would influence the determination, as evidenced by documentation in the patient record.
• Coordinates with the Care Coordinator to make referral to an appropriate facility, should the ASAM Criteria assessment indicates a need for stabilization services (medical detoxification), inpatient, and residential services.
• Upon completion of the assessment, prepares a written assessment summary that follows the ASAM Criteria Comprehensive Assessment Report outline as described in the scope of work.
• Completes care coordination activities, as needed, with other entities to ensure individual client needs are identified, included in the assessment, and addressed in the Service Plan.

Benefits & Wellness:

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
• Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movies and more
• Bilingual pay differential

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's degree in a related discipline, i.e. MA, MC, MSW, Arizona behavioral health license (other than LBSW) or eligible for Arizona license from Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Must pass background check in accordance with Terros Health and DCS requirements including, but not limited to, no restraining orders within the last 10 years.
• Must pass DCS Central Registry check without any disqualifying events.
• Must have ability to perform First Aid or CPR as necessary and appropriate.
• Knowledge in use of Electronic Health Records - NextGen a plus.
• Experience working with diverse populations and bilingual desired (Spanish/ASL - pay differential available).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have valid Arizona driver's license, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience and meet requirements of Terros Health's driving policy.
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
• Must pass a TB Test.