Part Time Independently Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - In Person and Virtual

S.E.E.K. Arizona, LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,348 - 56,481; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Job summary

A mental health service provider is seeking an Independently Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) for a hybrid, part-time position in Tempe, Arizona. The therapist will provide counseling for a diverse client base, addressing mental health challenges through both remote and in-person sessions. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and Arizona licensure. The role offers flexible hours, competitive pay of $38-41 per hour, and benefits including professional development assistance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a mental health therapist with diverse clients.
• Experience providing clinical services remotely and using an Electronic Health record system.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to individuals and groups.
• Conduct intake and assessment for clients and families.
• Document and maintain clinical records following legal regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of human behavior and mental health

Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment principles

Superior technology skills for Telehealth

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field

Licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT

Job description

Independently Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)-Hybrid, Part-Time

The independently licensed therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) will provide counseling services to individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health to both pediatric and adult clients. The Counselor will support individuals with thoughts of suicide, addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting, and marital problems, stress management, problems with self-esteem, and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health.

This position is hybrid and will have remote and in-person sessions at our Tempe office. The applicant should reside in and be licensed in the state of Arizona.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides intake and assessment for clients and families, child/family team (CFT) facilitation, discharge planning and coordination with other agencies.
• Acts as therapist to clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Fosters solution/strengths based interventions.
• Assist in addressing the client and family's ongoing needs using clinical best practice approaches to engage in formal and informal resources for clients, including transition, discharge and aftercare plans of behavioral health services.
• Prepares required reports, incident reports, DCS reports, performance audits, and other reporting obligations that arise to maintain compliance and provide clinical oversight for the coordination of behavioral health services with other agencies such as DCS, DDD, ALTCS, schools and other providers.
• Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems. Encourages clients to express their feelings and to discuss what is happening in their lives and helps them develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
• Collects information about clients through interviews, observations, and tests. Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports.
• Maintain the mental health clinical records in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and agency policy and procedures.
• Documents and submits significant and routine paperwork such as progress notes, treatment plans, varied incident reports, etc., as required by the program and submits to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information. Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of human behavior, mental health, and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and psychological rehabilitation for individuals with mental health or behavioral health disorders or challenges.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
• Superior technology skills to support Telehealth practices.

Education/Experience

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field required and/or Ph.D. required
• Licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a social worker (LCSW), professional counselor (LPC), or marriage and family therapist (LMFT).
• Experience working as a mental health therapist with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who have a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges
• Experience providing clinical services remotely
• Experience supervising other counselors/clinicians
• Experience working in a Telehealth model and using an Electronic Health record system.

Availability/Work Hours

• Part-time, 15-20 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling
• Later afternoon/evening availability (between 3-7 pm), preferred

Compensation

• Hourly: $38-41 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location

Remote, with in-person engagements