Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor/Counselor

Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor/CounselorOversees the clinical development of unlicensed staff in the Behavioral Health Department and provides counseling to a reduced panel.Facilitates clinical oversight of behavioral health technician (BHT) level of services at CCHCI which includes the Behavioral Health Case Managers, Substance Abuse/Mental Health Case Managers, and anyone who would perform services normally reserved for behavioral health professionals but permitted for BHTs receiving such oversight according to state law and statute.Remains in good standing with their individual license and with requirements needed to provide clinical supervision according to the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.Completes CEU in a timely manner and ensures that all clinical staff are up to date on their CEU's.Provides clinical education to the clinical team to include current edition of the DSM, Intake Assessments, Individual Service Plan development, and facilitation of Adult Recovery Team/Child and Family Team meetings.Reviews and signs off on documentation completed by BHTs to ensure compliance with AHCCCS requirements.Conducts and facilitates clinical staff meetings on an individual and group basis to discuss challenging cases ensure adherence to state requirements.Provides training to BHT-level staff members on best practice in behavioral health.Ensures accurate documentation of all meetings and training to support any auditing of services provided.Participates in applicable staff and leadership meetings.Ensures BHT employees follow CCHCI policies and procedures.Carries a small counseling caseload, to occupy not more than half of work time (size to be determined by need of the department).Conducts intakes and assessments, provides appropriate diagnoses, develops treatment/case plans, and provides ongoing outpatient counseling.Performs other related duties as assigned or required.Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or related field.Independently licensed in the State of Arizona in field of study.Board Certification in the area specific to the position being filled.Current BLS (may be obtained within 90 days of hire).Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.Ability to comprehend and compose effective instructions, correspondence and communications in English in both oral and written format.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, internal providers and staff, and other agency staff working in cooperation with the organization.Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.Ability to occasionally exert enough force to move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.Ability to continuously remain in a stationary position.Ability to constantly move about inside the workplace to assist patients, operate office or medical equipment, etc.Ability to discern the nature of sounds at a normal spoken volume.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all measures, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs.Ability to skillfully gather and analyze data.Ability to perform a variety of assignments and make decisions requiring considerable independent judgment.Ability to resolve challenges and work under pressure.Displays a high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to always maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.Knowledge of health care plans and community health centers.Computer knowledge/literacy required with proficiency in use of all Microsoft Office programs.Knowledge of Electronic Health Records preferred.Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.Ability to employ motivational techniques to train, mentor, and lead staff.Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to build effective teams.Work environment is typical of a health clinic setting with occasional exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids and hazardous chemicals.Work requires reliable transportation as the position requires frequent travel and extended hours to include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.Work requires the ability to be contacted by cell phone during or outside of regular work hours. Cell Phone stipend may be provided.