Therapist

Intermountain Centers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Centers in Tucson seeks a Licensed Therapist to provide outpatient therapy for individuals with mental illness, addiction, or trauma effects. You will work with a treatment team to deliver a continuum of services advancing members toward recovery goals.

Role includes conducting assessments, guiding skills development in groups or individuals, and coordinating care with other staff and community resources to ensure effective treatment plans and crisis support as needed.

Qualifications

• Masters level or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the public behavioral health system (preferably with SMI).
• Licensed in State of Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate members’ physical or mental condition through interviews, observation or assessments.
• Guide members in developing skills or strategies in individual or group sessions.
• Evaluate counseling program effectiveness and progress toward objectives.
• Plan or lead structured counseling programs and activities for members.
• Collaborate with staff to coordinate care and develop treatment plans.
• Refer members to community resources or specialists as needed.
• Advise and advocate for members to coordinate required services.
• Counsel family members to support members.
• Meet with families, probation officers, police, or others to exchange information.
• Gather information on community mental health needs and resources.
• Coordinate employee workshops or training on mental health.
• Coordinate reviews and sign-offs for substance disorder groups within 24 hours.

Skills

Counseling

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Social Work/Psychology

Job description

General Summary

The Licensed Therapist functions as a provider of therapeutic services for members of the organization. In this capacity, the incumbent is responsible for providing a variety of outpatient therapy services to members with mental illness, addiction disorders, and/or trauma effects. The Therapist will work in conjunction with the treatment team to provide a continuum of services designed to aid in the member’s recovery goals. The Therapist may also be part of a team assigned to each member to ensure strong clinical care and coordination.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate member’s physical or mental condition through interviews, observation or assessments.


• Guide members in the development of skills or strategies, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, identifying problems, adjusting to life, and making changes.


• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on member’s progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.


• Plan, organize or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation or social activities for members, including programs to prevent substance abuse, improve community health or counseling services.


• Collaborate with other staff members to coordinate member care and develop treatment plans.


• Refer members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.


• Act as member’s advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.


• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with or supporting members.


• Meet with families, probation officers, police or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.


• Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.


• Coordinate or direct employee workshops, courses or training about mental health issues.


• The therapist will be responsible for the coordination of substance disorder group’s reviews and signs off on assessments, service plans and discharge summaries within 24 hours of receiving the documents in the electronic health record.


• Responsible for following any policies, procedures, and controls established by the organization, the HIPAA Privacy Officer, and/or the HIPAA Security Officer regarding access to, protection of, and the use of the PHI.


• Must meet productivity expectations of providing 440 units monthly (22 hours weekly).


• Performs other related duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education – Masters level or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.


• Experience – No fewer than 2 years of experience working in the public behavioral health system (preferably with members with SMI).


• License – Licensed in State of Arizona.

REGULATORY

• Minimum 18 years of age.


• Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).


• CPR, First Aid & AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughoutemployment).


• Valid Driver’s License, 39-month Motor Vehicle Report, proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance that meet company insurance requirements, if required.


• Negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).

Questions about this position?Contact us [e-mail].