Behavioral Health Recovery Coach Licensed

Valleywise Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Recovery Coach to join their interdisciplinary team. This role involves coordinating and providing essential mental health services, including professional counseling and crisis interventions, to individuals and families. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and have a strong background in psychotherapy. With a focus on community support, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to mental health excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Must have a minimum of three years of experience providing mental health psychotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides direct services including professional counseling and case management.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapy and crisis interventions in the community.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention

Substance Abuse Counseling

Trauma-Informed Care

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Facility: Valleywise Community Health Center - Mesa

Department: BH First Episode Center - E Valley

Schedule: Regular FT 40 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Days

Under the direction of the First Episode Center's (FEC) Program Supervisor and within an interdisciplinary team, the Recovery Coach coordinates, monitors, and provides direct services in the community, including professional counseling services, assessments, case management, support and crisis interventions to the individuals and families enrolled in First Episode Center. This includes, but is not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive enhancement therapy, supportive therapy, motivational interviewing, substance abuse, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-informed care and other modalities specific to first episode of psychosis. Services are to be provided both at the FEC and also in the community.

Annual Salary Range: $56,160 - $82,846

Qualifications

Education:

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.

Experience:

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience providing mental health psychotherapy that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Specialized Training:

Prefer specialized training in chemical dependency assessment and treatment.

Certification/Licensure:

Must be licensed by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)or
Must have either a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and be able to obtain a LCSW, LPC or LMFT within 36 months of employment in position.
Requires possession of, and ability to retain a current, valid AZ issued driver's license in good standing, and must carry the AZ legally required minimum insurance coverage on personal vehicle at all times.
Must be able to provide a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of ageand licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32, and providing services within the personnel member’s scope of practice.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Requires knowledge of chemical dependency and mental health and ability to facilitate individual, family group counseling sessions with a dually diagnosed population.
Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English, including professional level usage of grammar, spelling and punctuation.