Professional Behavioral Health Clinician

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative Incentive Programs

Excellent Clinical Supervision

Bilingual Salary Differential

Clinical license and tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona is seeking a Professional Clinician for Children's Behavioral Health in Phoenix. This role involves providing therapeutic services to children and adolescent clients, conducting assessments, and collaborating with external agencies.

The ideal candidate will possess an independent or associate license from AZBBHE and a master's degree in a related field. Benefits include competitive starting salaries, productivity incentives, and excellent clinical supervision.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master's degree in Social Work or a related behavioral health field.
• Independent or Associate License conferred by AZBBHE required.
• Ability to engage with diverse clients and maintain a strengths-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy and complete intakes and assessments.
• Coordinate behavioral-health services with external agencies.
• Participate in Child & Family Team meetings.

Skills

Bilingual, Spanish-English

Knowledge of clinical best practices

Ability to obtain Level 1 Fingerprint card

Reliable transportation

Cultural competence

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Independent License from AZBBHE (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Associate License from AZBBHE (LMSW, LAC, LAMFT)

Job description

Professional Clinician - Children's Behavioral Health:

JFCS is currently seeking a capable Clinician to provide therapeutic services to children & adolescent clients. This role provides direct therapy, completing intakes and assessments that foster a solution/strengths‑based orientation, in addressing the child and family’s ongoing needs.

Duties include:

• Provides direct therapy, completing intakes and assessments that foster a solution/strengths‑based orientation in addressing the client and family’s ongoing needs.
• Uses clinical best practices to engage formal & informal resources for the client, including the transition, discharge, and aftercare plans of behavioral‑health services.
• Provides clinical oversight for the coordination of behavioral‑health services with external agencies, such as Department of Child Safety, Probation/Parole Departments, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Arizona Long Term Care, schools, and other providers.
• Actively participates in Child & Family Team (CFT) meetings.
• Maintains respect for the client's unique cultural heritage, and provides services tailored to the family, stability, and timeliness.
• Collaborates with JFCS behavioral health and medical staff as needed in the provision of best practices.
• Remains knowledgeable of various outside resources and demonstrates a positive, strengths‑based attitude of teamwork and shared leadership.

Qualifications:

• Clinician V: Independent License conferred by the AZBBHE (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
• Clinician IV: Associate License conferred by the AZBBHE (LMSW, LAC, LAMFT)
• Clinician III: Master's Degree from an accredited school in the field of Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
• Must be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint card without restrictions.
• Reliable transportation
• AZ Driver License
• AZ Auto Insurance
• Bilingual, Spanish‑English a plus; Salary Differential Offered

Specific Benefits of This Position:

• Associate Licensed Clinicians (LMSW, LAC, LAMFT): Starting at $65,000.
• Master's Level, Unlicensed Clinicians: Starting at $60,000.
• Monthly Productivity Incentives that can add significantly to base salary.
• Excellent Clinical Supervision program.

Benefits of Working with JFCS:

• Lucrative Incentive Programs.
• Excellent Clinical Supervision program.
• Bilingual Salary Differential (Spanish-English)
• Clinical license and tuition and reimbursement.
• Numerous professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for Leadership Positions.
• Generous paid time off / sick time allocations
• Wellness Coaching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.

About JFCS:

Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.