Mental Health Therapist (FT)

Connections Health Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) company match

Generous PTO starting at 160 hours

Job summary

Connections Health Solutions is seeking a Mental Health Therapist in Phoenix, Arizona, to provide immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, providing case management, and developing therapeutic relationships with clients.

Qualified candidates must have a master’s degree in social work or counseling and an Arizona mental health license. The position is accompanied by comprehensive health benefits and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in mental health.
• Experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of co-occurring psychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Psychosocial Assessment with individuals.
• Provide case management services to promote recovery.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with clients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Documentation skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of recovery principles

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field

Unrestricted license as Licensed Mental Health Professional in Arizona

Job description

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care, combining medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.

Position

Mental Health Therapist

Responsibilities

• Conduct a thorough, accurate, clinically sound Psychosocial Assessment with the individual in a timely manner.
• Maintain the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process, and obtain signatures from patient regarding treatment, as necessary.
• Provide internal education regarding DBT, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation.
• Prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans utilizing agency electronic clinical documentation software, ensuring compliance with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory and other legal requirements.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Arizona Department of Health Services and Arizona Board of Behavioral Health roles within the Arizona behavioral health system.
• Conduct brief intervention, individual, family and group counselling within scope of practice, participating in redirecting individual behavior while maintaining a safe milieu when necessary.
• Arrange for referral and placement of individuals in other community substance abuse programs, housing, or employment opportunities.
• Provide case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration, conducting crisis interventions and follow up as necessary.
• Follow up with appropriate leadership regarding all cases on a weekly basis.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with clients and determine and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Unrestricted license as Licensed Mental Health Professional in Arizona (LMSW, LAC, LCSW, LMFT, LPC or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in mental health, substance abuse treatment or relevant work providing psychotherapy to both individuals and groups in a clinical or behavioral health setting.
• Knowledge of principles of recovery, family of origin/intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge and experience working with special populations (serious mental illness, substance abuse diagnoses, brain injuries and those over 60 years of age).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Shift Differentials

• $2/hr Monday-Thursday Nights
• $3/hr Friday-Sunday Nights
• $2/hr Saturday-Sunday Days

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity).
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Voluntary Life Insurance option for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401(k) company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
• Company-paid parental leave available to eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan after 90 days.

Company Policy

All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.