Professional Behavioral Health Clinician (West Valley)

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative Bonus Programs

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Wellness Coaching

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona is seeking a Professional Clinician for Children’s Services. This role involves providing essential therapy and engaging with behavioral health services to support children and their families. With various licensure levels needed, starting salaries range from $60,000 to $75,000, depending on qualifications. The position offers excellent benefits, including productivity incentives, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive employee benefits package, emphasizing inclusivity and support for staff development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for Clinician III.
• Associate licenses needed for Clinician IV.
• Independent licenses necessary for Clinician V.

Responsibilities

• Engage resources for client transition and aftercare.
• Coordinate behavioral health services with external agencies.
• Participate in Child & Family Team meetings.
• Respect and tailor services to client's cultural heritage.
• Collaborate with behavioral health and medical staff.

Skills

Bilingual, Spanish-English

Reliable transportation

Ability to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint card

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Associate License (LMSW, LAC, LAMFT)

Independent License (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Job description

Professional Clinician - Children’s Services: JFCS is currently seeking an enthusiastic Clinician to help introduce positive and lasting change into the lives of children receiving behavioral‑health services. The Clinician provides direct therapy, completing intakes and assessments that foster a solution/strengths‑based orientation, in addressing the client and family’s ongoing needs.

West Valley location

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Option to work with a Birth to 8-year‑old population available as well.

Qualifications

• Clinician III: Master’s Degree from an accredited school in the field of Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
• Clinician IV: Associate License conferred by the AZBBHE (LMSW, LAC, LAMFT)
• Clinician V: Independent License conferred by the AZBBHE (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
• 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:

• Independently Licensed Clinicians (LCSW, LPC, LMFT): Starting at $75,000.
• 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.

About JFCS:

Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) is among the most long‑standing providers of behavioral health and integrated health services in Maricopa County. We value each potential member and employee, regardless of religion, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background.

Benefits of Working with JFCS:

• Lucrative Bonus Programs
• Clinical license and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for Leadership Positions.
• Bilingual Salary Differential (Spanish-English)
• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.
• Generous paid time off / sick time allocations
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
• Wellness Coaching
• Employee Assistance Program