Clinician Licensed

Valleywise Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to integrated care as a Behavioral Health Clinician. In this role, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate mental health services, ensuring accessibility and adherence to best practices. Your expertise will help reduce barriers to care, making a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to holistic wellness. If you're passionate about making a difference in behavioral health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of three years of mental health psychotherapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services in community health centers.
• Support patients and families in a patient-centered model.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed Care

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Master’s in Counseling

Master’s 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

At Valleywise Health, we believe that behavioral health is essential to whole-person wellness. As a Behavioral Health Clinician, you’ll be at the forefront of integrated care, working side-by-side with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and their families within our patient-centered medical home model.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, you will provide a broad range of behavioral health services-both at our Community Health Centers and directly in the community-ensuring that mental health care is accessible, compassionate, and rooted in best practices.

This role is ideal for a skilled, mission-driven clinician who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about reducing barriers to behavioral healthcare.

Annual Salary Range: $71,032.00 - $104,769.60

Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible mental health psychotherapy-related experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Prefer prior experience working in an integrated health care program or conducting mental health assessments and treatments and family support.

Specialized Training:

Prefer specialized training in chemical dependency assessment and treatment.

Certification/Licensure:

Must be licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
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 obtain fingerprint clearance card as defined in Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) 36-425.03 and state licensing rule R9-10-1011(A)(4) within 90 days of employment.
Requires BLS through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center within three months of hire into position.
Prefer licensure as a Clinical Supervisor as issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Requires knowledge of chemical dependency and mental health and the ability to facilitate individual and 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.
Requires expertise in individual, group, and family psychotherapy models.
Knowledge of evidence-supported practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive enhancement therapy, supportive therapy and motivational interviewing, substance abuse, trauma-informed care, and other modalities specific to integrated care settings.
Must be approachable, people-oriented, and a good listener.
Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent customer service skills.
Must be able to develop, implement, and maintain policies and processes.
Requires the ability to be a creative, independent thinker.
Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism, customer service, and enthusiasm.
Must possess solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.