Mental Health Therapist

Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is seeking a Mental Health Therapist dedicated to supporting the rehabilitation of youth. This role involves providing counseling, administering psychological tests, and developing treatment plans in a secure setting. A Master's Degree and AZBBHE dependent license are required.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation time

Retirement plan with employer matching

Wellness plans

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) dependent license.
• Two years of specialty treatment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Evaluate high-risk/suicidal youth for safety assessments.
• Develop individual treatment plans.

Skills

Psychological testing

Counseling techniques

Research methods

Communication

Case management

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suites

Job description

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 AS A MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

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

Grade: 22

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 provide individual, group, and family counseling; assist in the development of individual treatment plans; and evaluate 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 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 current, active Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) dependent license must be current and active to engage in the practice of behavioral health in the State of Arizona (See Arizona Revised Statute §32-3271-4) AZBBHE licensure is a condition of continued employment.

The preferred candidate will have one or more of the following:

• Two years of 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:
MUST POSSESS: Master's Degree required and current, active Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) dependent license must be current and active to engage in the practice of behavioral health in the State of Arizona (See Arizona Revised Statute §32-3271-4) AZBBHE licensure is a condition of continued employment.

The preferred candidate will have one or more of the following:

• Two years of 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

REQUIRED: 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).

REQUIRED: All newly hired 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, and drug screening and pre-employment physical examination. No felony convictions

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

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

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.