MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Arizona State Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections seeks a committed Mental Health Therapist to provide individual, group, and family counseling in a rewarding career. This role involves assessing high-risk youth and developing treatment plans to support successful reintegration into society.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

10 paid holidays per year

Deferred Compensation Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's Degree and a current, active dependent license from AZBBHE.
• Preferred: Two years specialty treatment experience with juveniles.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual, group, and family counseling.
• Evaluating high-risk youth for potential self-injury.
• Assisting in the development of individual treatment plans.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Case management

Interpersonal relations

Psychological testing

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suites

Job description

DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona’s community safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well-being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

$5,000.00 HIRING INCENTIVE AVAILABLE!

Job Location:

Adobe Mountain School/Clinical Services

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85027

https://adjc.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Dependent License from AZBBHE: $70,000.00 - HIRED ON AS A MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

ADJC is now offering a $5,000 Hiring Incentive for all newly hired MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST!

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is searching for MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST candidates who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona's youth. Individuals who are ready for a rewarding career providing individual, group, and family counseling; assisting in the development of individual treatment plans; and evaluating high risk/ suicidal youth. By joining the ADJC team, you will have the unique opportunity to work with like-minded professionals who are dedicated to rehabilitating Arizona's youth.

Job Duties:

• Providing individual, group, and family counseling sessions
• Evaluating high risk/ suicidal youth to determine the potential for self-injury or injury to others
• Administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests
• Attending team and/or board meetings to make recommendations regarding the release of a youth
• Assisting in the development of individual treatment plans
• Making unit research recommendations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:
• Psychological testing in the areas of administration, scoring, interpretation and report writing
• Methods, techniques, and procedures of psychological counseling and therapy
• Research methods and statistics
• Research design

Skill in:
• Written and verbal communication
• Case management and interpersonal relations
• Computer operation, and software to include the Microsoft Office and Google Suites
• Establishing and maintaining professional work relationships

Ability to:
• Write effective summaries and reports
• Comply with Federal, State and Agency rules and regulations
• Work closely with adjudicated youth in a secure institutional setting
• Manage stressful situations
• Drive on state business
• Work in a correctional environment

Selective Preference(s):

MUST POSSESS: Master's Degree required and a current, active dependent license from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) is required (See Arizona Revised Statute §32-3271-4) This would include the following licenses: LAC, LASAC, LAMFT and LMSW . AZBBHE licensure is a condition of continued employment.

Preferred candidate will have one or more of the following:
-Two years specialty treatment experience with juveniles or young adults in one or more of the following: Substance Abuse Treatment, Sexual Behavior, Mental Health, Severe Conduct Disorder

Pre-Employment Requirements:

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

REQUIRED:Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, behavioral assessment, drug screening. No felony convictions

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan
-New members have the opportunity to define their contribution amount
-Employer contributes a dollar-for-dollar match equal to 5% of a member's salary
-Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service

Attention Current State of Arizona Employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.