Independently Licensed Therapist

Therapist Position

Easterseals Blake Foundation is celebrating 75 years of continued service in Arizona. We have expanded our services to better serve our community members. We are now one of Arizona's top providers of comprehensive behavioral health services, child welfare, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve more than 40,000 individuals and families across 10 counties in Arizona. Are you ready to make profound, positive differences in people's lives every day?

General Position Description: Conducts therapeutic sessions utilizing best practices and evidence-based interventions with children and adults.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses the member's behavioral health needs to develop therapy treatment goals every 180 days at a minimum.
• Administers screener and standardized testing based on clinical need.
• Schedules therapy sessions with members and obtains required consents for treatment and licensure.
• Performs chart reviews to ensure member's clinical assessment and treatment plan are current and to review member's progress between sessions.
• Develops treatment team recommendations for follow-up support and services.
• Licensed Associate Addiction Counselors and Licensed Independent Addiction Counselors will provide assessment and therapy related to substance use treatment and recovery.
• Maintains clinical records in a timely manner according to standards.
• Provides effective crisis assessment and intervention including arranging for emergency psychiatric evaluation/hospitalization as indicated.
• Assesses and diagnoses utilizing ICD-10 criteria. Utilizes DC 0-5 to provide diagnoses or diagnostic impressions for children aged birth to five. Utilizes DSM-5-TR to provide diagnoses or diagnostic impressions for children and adults.
• Meets requirements of productivity standards set for therapists.
• Completes progress notes using the appropriate covered service billing codes and writes comprehensive and timely reports as required by funding source and/or system partners.

Participation in additional training to further clinical skills.

• Therapist III
• Conducts training.
• Mentors/offers shadowing to newer therapists.
• Takes referrals for commercial/self-pay population.
• Participates in the process of ongoing professional development and meetings. Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts within the agency, members, and external agencies. Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with EBF Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related behavioral health field eligible for licensure by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health with two years related experience (BHT) or Associate license in social work, counseling, marriage and family, or substance abuse recognized by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (BHP) required. Therapist II has obtained permanent associate level licensure with AZBBHE. Therapist III has obtained permanent independent level licensure with AZBBHE. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Regulatory:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current, unrestricted AZ driver's license with no more than two (2) minor moving violations or one (1) accident within the past three (3 years). Three (3) years of driving experience required.
• Transportation for daily visits, to attend trainings, and perform other work-related activities. Organizational vehicles may not be available at all times.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and regular checks for the duration of the employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card (employer provides).
• CPR and First Aid certification (Employer provides).
• Satisfactorily Completed Competency Checklist within 3 months of hire.

Skills/Job Knowledge/Abilities: Must have a strong clinical knowledge of development across the life span and knowledge of best practices when working with diverse populations with trauma backgrounds. Extensive knowledge of managed care systems, AHCCCS/Title XIX medical assistance screening, and ADHS policies and practices. Knowledge and understanding of the current DSM and relevant diagnosis for the population served. Ability to accurately read, record and interpret information, including assessments, measures, and diagnostic criteria. Demonstrates clinical competency in accordance with standards for the position. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented with well-developed problem-solving abilities. Strong written and communication skills. Strong organization, time management and project management and multitasking skills. Skill in using business software and electronic health records. Knowledge of cultural differences and implications for appropriate services. Knowledge of the behavioral health system in Arizona. Maintains a professional in appearance, communications, and actions. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Possess a high level of computer proficiency.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation): Normal office environment with multiple interruptions in person and through computer and phone. Travel to outlying sites and other locations as needed. Interacts with employees and members of the public daily. May lift normal office equipment and materials up to 25lbs. Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms, and to assess the wellbeing of members. Able to communicate verbally with members and emergency personnel as needed for daily operations. Hearing ability for communication in persona, phone, and/or other electronic methods. Manual dexterity for typing and writing. Able to stoop, squat, reach, pull, push, stretch, ascend and descend stairs, stand and sit for long periods of time. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

Additional Information: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, skills, job knowledge, responsibilities, and/or qualifications. EBF reserves the right to revise the job description or to assign other duties to this position. This job description is not intended to create a contract or property right to continued employment between the employee and EBF.

Easterseals Blake Foundation and Aviva are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative action employer that promotes a work environment of inclusion and diversity. We are committed to provide employment opportunities to all candidates based on their qualifications free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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