Adult Therapist

Current Career•Cottonwood, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join the team at Polara Health, where our mission is to provide accessible, compassionate whole person care that strengthens our community. As an Adult Therapist, you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive therapeutic services to adult clients with mental health disorders and support their journey towards wellness and recovery. POSITION SUMMARY As an Adult Therapist at Polara Health, you will work collaboratively with a diverse team of mental health professionals to provide individual and group therapy services to adult clients. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support clients in achieving their mental health goals.

Requirements

21 years of age or older; or minimum 18 years old and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member’s scope of practice; or minimum 18 years old for select administrative positions
Must be able to provide or obtain an AZDPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must possess a valid Driver License
Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or similar license in the state of Arizona.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches for treating mental health disorders.
Ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic alliances with diverse populations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach to client care.
Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer skills.
Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with clients in a mental health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of adult clients to determine their mental health needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Provide individual therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic modalities, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each client.
Facilitate therapeutic groups to promote skill-building, coping strategies, and peer support.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and holistic care for clients.
Monitor and evaluate clients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed and documenting outcomes.
Provide crisis intervention and support to clients in acute distress.
Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and community resources.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
Stay up-to-date with the latest research and therapeutic approaches in the field of mental health.
Provides individual and group therapy services as allowed by credentialing.
Works internally with clinical and medical teams ensuring coordination of care and comprehensive service and treatment planning.
Provides outreach and engagement to clients enrolled with Polara Health as needed and as time allows.
Works closely with local community partners and forges close relationships to ensure on-going collaboration and coordination of care surrounding behavioral health services.
Participates as a team member and attends regular staffings and supervision.
Provides documentation and requests for authorization as required by funding sources.
Coordinates and assists treatment team in treatment planning and continuum of care.
Maintains clinical records per agency policy and procedure.
Attends team meetings, case reviews, staff meetings, supervisory sessions, and in-service trainings as scheduled.
Manages all aspects of treatment, including referrals to additional resources as appropriate.
Assists in department strategic planning and implementation through participation in department staffings, staff meetings, training, and other meetings as assigned.
Actively participates in agency affairs, including marketing, promotion of chemical dependency services, development of programs, and other related duties as assigned.
Participates in training, workshops, seminars, both internal and external, as required by agency policy and procedure and certification requirements.
Participates in the Residential Unit on call system.
Conducts necessary case management to ensure proper referral and follow-up on associated services.
Documents and reports to referral sources, both external and internal.
Performs other duties as assigned.