Therapist - Tucson, AZ (Tucson Park)

Intermountain Centers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Centers seeks a Licensed Therapist to provide outpatient therapy for individuals with mental illness, addiction disorders, and trauma effects. You will work with a treatment team to deliver a continuum of services supporting recovery goals and coordinate care across disciplines.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, guiding skill-building, and developing treatment plans. Public behavioral health experience and an Arizona license are preferred to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• Master's level or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology.
• Licensed in the State of Arizona.
• Experience in public behavioral health system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate member’s mental health condition through interviews, observation, or assessments.
• Guide members in developing coping skills in individual or group sessions.
• Evaluate progress of counseling programs toward defined objectives.
• Plan and lead structured counseling programs to prevent substance use and improve community health.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to coordinate member care and develop plans.
• Refer members to community resources or specialists as needed.
• Advocate for members to coordinate required services or resolve crises.
• Counsel family members to support the member’s treatment goals.
• Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other parties to exchange information.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Masters degree or higher 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).