Cibecue Clinician

Apache Behavioral Health Services, Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

White Mountain Apache Behavioral Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Clinician to provide general mental health counseling and substance abuse services to clients including those with trauma and co-occurring conditions.

You will develop assessments and treatment plans, collaborate with clinical teams, and engage families with a trauma-informed, culturally aware approach while maintaining HIPAA and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling/therapy or related field from an accredited program.
• Must hold or be license-eligible to practice as a professional mental health provider in any state.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients requiring counseling and treatment planning.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and treatment plan updates.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling services.
• Collaborate with court/probation, tribal/community agencies, and natural supports.
• Deliver services in clinic, community, schools, adult shelters, and homes.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural awareness

Family engagement

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master's degree in counseling/therapy/social work or mental health field

Licensed or license-eligible in any US state

Job description

WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: CLINICIAN

CLASSIFICATION CODE: EXEMPT FULL TIME

DEPARTMENT: CIBECUE SERVICES

REPORTS TO: CIBECUE CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

STATEMENT OF JOB

This Position provides therapeutic services to clients enrolled or eligible to be enrolled with Apache Behavioral Health Services. The Clinician provides general mental health counseling and substance abuse services to clients with various needs, including SMI, suicidal ideation, trauma, a n d domestic violence. The Clinician also assists with referral services to the appropriate entities and acts in collaboration with other C hild and F amily T eam and A dult R ecovery T eam members, including other clinicians , case managers, families, and other s t akeholders. This position will also act as an advocate for the client with other service providers when appropriate to do so.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages a caseload of enrolled clients who would benefit from counseling services.Documents cont a ct with clients in order to assess needs, maintain required paperwork and engage family members. Complete comprehensive assessments and assessment updates in accordance with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and ABHS Standards. Complete and update client treatment plans.Abide by all applicable policies, procedures, and program standards of ABHS, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Indian Health Services, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and other pertinent regulatory author i ties.Complete timely assessment and facilitation in accordance with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) guidelines for mental health. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and competence in adjusting to clientele with v arying degrees of traumatic experiences and complex psychological presentations .Ability to accurately perform assessments and diagnoses with people present ing with high comorbidity of substance abuse and trauma-related manifestations under clinical super v ision.Ability to address a variety of diverse spiritual, emotional, and social needs in multiple environments of an often-high-risk population, using a trauma-informed care approach while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and cultural awarenes s .Engages clients and their families in counseling and assessment services. Facilitates family, individual, and group counseling, skill training, and education programs.Possess the ability to work with a wide range of clients including adults and famili e s .Collaborates with court/probation, tribal/community agencies, families, and other natural support systems to ensure client's needs are met. Develops a strong working relationship with community partners .Provides services at the clinic, in the communit y , schools, adult shelters, and in client's homes to ensure client obtains all benefits and services necessary to be successful in completing all treatment plan initiatives.Participates in interdepartmental clinical team meetings to assist and encourage c onsistent and timely provision of services. Participates in weekly clinical staffing with other members of the clinical team to review client progress and service requirements.Ability to facilitate referral process to assure continuity of care across pro g rams at ABHS.Ability to provide client walk-in services in the office as related to the enrollment and assessment of clients.Ability to complete timely and thorough assessments and treatment plans based on clients' presenting needs within 72 hours of i n itial client contact.Assist in the implementation of in-service training for ABHS staff.Ability to maintain client records in accordance with HIPAA, AHCCCS, ABHS, Federal, State, Tribal, and local requirements.Maintain ethical policies and guideline s as outlined in accepted State ethics laws, rules, policies, and principles and as outlined in discipline-specific code of ethics.Provide a positive role model to clients and staff through leadership, self-discipline, and genuine care for the treatment a n d recovery of clients. All clients and staff members must be treated with dignity and respect.Ability to provide twenty-four hour on-call rotation including irregular hours, weekend, and holiday duty during on-call shift, as needed, and assigned by clinica l supervisor.Participation in all required ABHS training.Reports/attends work in timely manner. Must be reliable and communicate directly with supervisor in all matters of attendance.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or clinical director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a master's degree in a counseling/marriage and family therapy/social work or any mental health field from a regionally accredited graduate program.
• Must have and maintain valid license to practice as a professiona l mental health provider or be license-eligible in any state in the United States and apply for and obtain an