Counselor

Banner Health; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health's Psychiatry Clinic in Tucson seeks a Masters-level, independently licensed clinician (LCSW or LPC) to deliver psychotherapy services, including CBT-I experience or willingness to train. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to patients across inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings.

The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in counseling or related field, be licensed or eligible for licensure in Arizona, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, behavioral health, or related field; licensure to practice in Arizona typically required.
• Typically 2 years of experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Arizona licensure (LCSW/LPC) or ability to obtain licensure as mandated by state.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and related requirements at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups.
• Coordinate patient care from admission to discharge with the clinical team.
• Develop and implement written treatment plans with patient and family involvement.
• Monitor and document treatment progress, adjust plans as needed.

Skills

CBT-I experience

Independently licensed

Education

Master's degree in counseling/behavioral health

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: Psychiatric General-Clinic Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care

Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

Department of Psychiatry at Banner University Medicine - Tucson is growing and actively interviewing for a Masters Level Independently licensed LCSW or LPC to join our South Campus Psychiatry Clinic in providing exceptional patient care patients. Our top candidate will ideally have experience in CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) or willing to train to work with patients utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. The qualified candidate will be responsible for providing clinical care to our patients in close collaboration with all team members and support advocacy and community building initiatives.

Location: BUMC South Tucson 2800 E Ajo Way Tucson, AZ Hours: M-F 8-5, 40 hours per week

Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.

Position Summary

This position provides clinical assessment and psychotherapy services for defined patient population. Services are provided to patients, families and/or groups and may be in both inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings.

Position provides treatment in one or more of the following areas: substance abuse, emotional and behavioral issues, eating disorders and other mental disorders as outlined in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM).

Core Functions

• Provides assessment and direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. Coordinates all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, interacting with the physician and other members of the clinical treatment team to provide quality patient care. Must be independently licensed in Arizona to bill out appropriate CPT codes for independently license clinicians.
• Provides education and orientation for patients, families and others to assigned treatment program to aid in therapeutic process. Collaborates with the patient in the development of a written treatment plan. Includes patient and family involvement in assessment, treatment, education and discharge planning.
• Monitors patients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions. Documents clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, diagnostic summaries, and progress charting in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality patient care.
• Actively participates as member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintains effective working relationships with physicians and peers.
• May provide clinical updates to representatives of managed care to assure coordination and reimbursement of treatments services. May conduct cognitive testing and document results.
• Coordinates with community-based providers to assure optimal levels of care post discharge and to maximize treatment outcomes.
• Provides critical assessments and appropriate treatment plan; Manages and provides direct care of patients in behavioral health treatment program (may be specialty area or across disciplines). Monitors, reassesses and documents treatment programs. Interacts with patients, families, groups, all levels of clinical staff in assigned program, physicians. External contacts include managed care providers, community resources, and referral agencies.
• May provide indirect supervision to associate level therapists to support the process of becoming independently licensed. This may include weekly supervision and appropriate documentation.
• May be required to review and sign off on clinical documentation, such as treatment plans and assessments from non-licensed staff within 72 business hours of completion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in counseling, behavioral health, or a related human services field, or educational requirement as mandated by state board in order to maintain licensure in field of specialty. Behavioral Health Licensure is required in field of specialty as mandated by state board or regulatory agency. Depending on area of focus, may require a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) as mandated by state board.
• Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 2 years experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Requires ability to work with a diverse population along with interpersonal skills and knowledge required in treating patients in area of assigned specialty.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.