Therapist (SACASA)

Codac Health Recovery & Wellness; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CODAC Health Recovery & Wellness in Tucson, AZ seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide outpatient therapy to CODAC members and their families, supporting integrative health and recovery goals.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related behavioral health and at least two years of related experience; AZ BBHE Associate licensure preferred. Valid AZ driver license and clean MVR are required, with fingerprint clearance as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related behavioral health required.
• At least two years of related experience in behavioral health or recovery services.
• AZ Board of Behavioral Health licensure at the Associate level preferred.
• Ability to obtain Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card.

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 including employment and physical health care as needed.
• Collaborates with adult recovery teams, clinical and medical staff to promote recovery.
• Continuously improves therapy quality through supervision, conferences and literature review.
• Maintains member records per agency and funding source requirements; ensures timely documentation.
• Interfaces with community agency personnel as directed by leadership.
• Participates in ongoing service planning and development; supports program evolution.
• Provides clinical services as needed in home, office, school or community settings.
• Performs other related duties as the agency grows.

Skills

Therapy

Assessment

Family Therapy

Group Therapy

Documentation

DSM-IV

Cultural Competence

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Supervision

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Country Club - Tucson, AZ 85716

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

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 Duties and 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 basis including, 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.

Education

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

Experience

• Two (2) years related experience

Certifications

• Attain and maintain the Clinical Supervision Certification through the AZBBHE, preferred.

Licensure

• At a minimum currently licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health at the Associate Level.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Arizona Drivers 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.

Skills

• Bilingual a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of various therapeutic techniques utilized when treating members 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.
• 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.