Behavioral Health Counselor

NATIVE HEALTH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits - Up to 5%Matching

Paid Time Off/Sick Leave

Paid Holidays (12)

Tuition Reimbursement and Educational

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Wellness Program/Gym pass

Job summary

NATIVE HEALTH seeks a Licensed mental health professional to join a multidisciplinary team delivering outpatient counseling and general mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. The role emphasizes adherence to policies and collaboration with the care team to support patient well-being.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work or Counseling and an active AZ licensure, with 3+ years of relevant experience; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Active and unrestricted AZ licensure as LMSW, LAC, LAMFT or LASAC required; advanced licenses preferred.
• Three years of mental health/substance abuse experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred; fluency evaluation required.
• Valid Arizona driver's license; clean driving record; insurable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide therapeutic counseling for individuals, families, and groups.
• Deliver prevention/education services to the community in a cost-effective manner.
• Provide accurate documentation, billing, and program audit support.
• Participate in case staffing and peer review sessions.
• Collaborate with care team and external providers for shared patients.
• Support the organization as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Cultural competency

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work / Counseling

AZBBHE licensure (LMSW/LAC/LAMFT/LASAC or equivalent)

Job description

Company Description

At NATIVE HEALTH, we strive to provide the best health care available for urban American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals who generally experience barriers to health and wellness services.

Mission

To provide accessible holistic patient centered care, to empower our community to achieve the highest quality health and well-being.

Vision

Healthy People in Healthy Communities.

NATIVE HEALTH Benefits and Perks Include

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits - Up to 5% Matching Contribution
• Paid Time Off/Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Program/Gym pass Subscription

Starting Annual Salary

$72,321.60

Work schedule

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10AM - 7PM, Wednesday and Friday 9AM-6PM

Job Description

The Counselor serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary patient care team. This involves the delivery of outpatient therapeutic counseling services to patients. The Counselor provides direct patient counseling services with a focus on general mental health to individuals, families, and groups. Work performance is reviewed for conformance to policies, procedures, and practices related to behavioral health service delivery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assesses and provides appropriate therapeutic counseling services for individuals, families, and/or groups presenting with problems related to general mental health and/or substance abuse, that are within the scope of the Counselor’s license, education, and skills.
• Provides behavioral health related prevention/education services to the community in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation, billing, and program audit support.
• Actively participates in case staffing meetings and peer review sessions.
• Collaborates with the care team and other internal and external health care providers for shared patients to facilitate patient care and follow-up, while promoting the healthcare home mission in all aspects of service delivery.
• Supports the organization as needed.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Active and unrestricted AZBBHE licensure as a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), or Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) is required- Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) is preferred.
• Three years of specialized experience in mental health and/or substance abuse with diverse populations is strongly preferred. Experience working with underserved populations is also strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. Fluency evaluation is required.
• Possess current and unrestricted Arizona driver’s license with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years. No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must maintain a valid AZ driver license during employment. Must be insurable by the NATIVE HEALTH liability auto policy.
• Must present a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to employment.
• Must pass alcohol/substance abuse testing upon employment, and submit to random testing during the course of employment.
• Must have an updated Immunization (IZ) Record.
• Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and provide an update annually.
• Must obtain a CPR and First Aid Card within ninety (90) calendar days of employment and maintain valid updated training during employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention.
• Ability to deliver strong clinical services to individuals, families, and/or groups.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and ethical principles at all times.
• Ability to accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time.
• Ability to plan own work and carry out assignments effectively and completely.
• Must have strong listening, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with patients, providers, and staff.
• Ability to establish rapport and gain the confidence of others (providers, case managers, primary care team, patients and associates).
• Must be able to work with confidential material without betraying the trust of patients, families, or the agency- in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations, as well as agency policies.
• Ability to assess quality of patient care and make improvements, as needed.
• Knowledge and competence in supporting the cultural, social, and economic backgrounds of a diverse service population with traditionally underserved needs.
• Knowledge of mental health issues of the diverse populations served.
• Knowledge of existing social and behavioral health resources available for patient care.
• Knowledge of and skills to provide brief intervention counseling focused on adults and/or children with general mental health and/or substance abuse challenges.
• Enhance and promote the core values and mission of NATIVE HEALTH.
• Always exercises the utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in customer transactions.

Additional Information

NATIVE HEALTH. is an EEOC, Employment-At-Will, and Native American Preference employer. Drug Free and Commercial Smoke-Free work environment.