Assessment Clinician - 27th Ave; Phoenix, AZ 85017

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bilingual pay differential

Job summary

Terros Health is seeking an Assessment Clinician at our 27th Ave location in Phoenix, AZ. The role reports to the Clinical Site Manager and involves comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, ASAM Criteria determinations, and collaboration with the DCS team to support AFF clients.

Responsibilities include care coordination, creating assessment summaries, and contributing to service planning for diverse client needs in outpatient behavioral health. Master’s degree and Arizona licensure required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Behavioral Health or related field.
• Arizona licensure in good standing (LCSW/LPC/LIAC/LMSW/LAC/LAAC/LMFT).
• Experience with AFF referrals and DCS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review DCS referrals and related documents to understand family context.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and ASAM Criteria assessments.
• Coordinate with Care Coordinator to refer to appropriate services.
• Prepare written assessment summaries following ASAM guidelines.
• Engage in care coordination to address patient needs in the Service Plan.

Job description

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.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

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

Schedule: Full Time

Mon - Fri

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

Experience Treating Co-Occurring Disorders Preferred

Behavioral Health Experience Preferred, New Grads Considered

Maintains Arizona 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

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.

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

We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally

• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
  • Scholarships
  • Clinical supervision
  • Continuing Education Units (CEU)
  • Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
• Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
  • Gym memberships
  • Car rentals
  • Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more