Therapist

CODAC Behavioral Health Services inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,400; Full time

Job summary

CODAC Behavioral Health Services inc is seeking an experienced therapist to deliver outpatient services to members and families, including individual, group, and family therapy, in home, office, or community settings.

The role requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field, at least two years of experience, and preferred bilingual Spanish proficiency to support diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related behavioral health.
• Two years related experience required for practice.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment and initial diagnostic evaluation of members and offers integrative clinical recommendations.
• Provides individual, group, family therapy and aftercare services.
• Provides referrals for other supportive services as needed.
• Works with adult recovery teams and clinical staff to promote recovery.
• Maintains member records and completes documentation per requirements.
• Delivers clinical services in home, office, school or community settings.

Skills

Clinical competency

Therapy techniques

Communication skills

DSM knowledge

Community resources

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Two years related experience

Bilingual - Spanish, preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for providing a variety of outpatient therapy services to CODAC members and their families/families choice living with mental and physical illness and/or addiction disorders to aid in their integrative health, recovery and wellness recovery using an integrative model.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs assessment and initial diagnostic evaluation of members and offers integrative clinical recommendations.
• Provides individual, group, family therapy and aftercare services for members.
• Provides referrals for other supportive services on an as needed basisincluding, but not limited to employment/vocational rehabilitation, physical health care, etc.
• Works closely with adult member recovery teams, clinical and medical staff, and other professionals both within and outside the agency to plan, provide and promote recovery for CODAC members.
• Continually improves quality of therapy provided via input from clinical supervision, professional conference attendance and analysis of clinical literature.
• Maintains member records in accordance with requirements set forth by the agency, ADHS, the RHBA and other funding sources.
• Provides accurate, legible, timely and complete documentation in accordance with agency and funding source requirements.
• Interfaces with community agency personnel as directed by the Director of Therapy Services.
• Participates in ongoing services planning and development.
• Provides clinical services as needed, in the member's home, the office, and in school or community-based settings.
• Performs other related duties in accordance with agency growth and changes.

Skills & Requirements

Education Requirements Upon Hire:

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related behavioral health
• Two (2) years related experience
• Bilingual - Spanish, preferred

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• At a minimum currently licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health at the Associate Level.
• Attain and maintain the Clinical Supervision Certification through the AZBBHE, preferred.
• Valid Arizona Driver's license, proof of current insurance and willingness to use personal vehicle.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record - no more than 2 moving violations or a license suspension in past 3 years.
• Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card required.
• Bilingual- Spanish, preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates clinical competency in accordance with standards for the position.
• Demonstrates competencies in accordance with CODAC standards and metrics.
• Extensive knowledge of various therapeutic techniques utilized when treating clients experiencing mental health challenges, including sexual abuse/trauma.
• Extensive knowledge of drugs of abuse and dynamics of abuse/addictive behavior.
• Extensive knowledge and experience conducting individual, group and family therapy.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of DSM-IV TR.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to interact effectively with adult recovery teams and clinical teams.
• Familiarity with people and practices within various ethnic and cultural groups.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills using MS Office products, Word, Excel, Access, etc., importing/exporting date to/from applications.

Pay Information:

Important Notes:

• Pay Rate (Associate): $53,000 - $63,700 annual
• Pay Rate (Independent): $62,000 - 74,400 annual
• Pay Comments: Salary determined on AZ License and years of relevant experience

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