Clinician - Arizona Families FIRST

Terros Health•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Terros Health is hiring an Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T. (AFF) Assessment Clinician for its outpatient clinic at the McDowell Road Health Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a Tuesday–Saturday or Monday–Friday schedule. The work is a blend of groups, individual services, and assessments, and includes working with clients referred through the Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T. program, including people involved with domestic violence probation. Domestic violence experience is a plus, but training is provided. Under the agency’s policies and professional requirements, and with oversight from the Clinical Manager, the clinician works with Department of Child Safety (DCS) Specialists, the Terros Health Service Team, and other community contacts to engage referred clients. The clinician conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial and ASAM Criteria® assessments to identify diagnoses, treatment needs, level of care, and supportive services. The role may include assessments for clients referred from any Terros Health-contracted region, including Maricopa East, Maricopa West, Northern, and Southern regions. The clinician participates in developing service plans through the service team process and provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions, which may include outpatient counseling for adults, children, adolescents, families, couples, and groups. The position reports to the Clinical Site Manager or Director of AFF Regions.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related discipline or behavioral health field, such as MA, MC, or MSW.
Arizona behavioral health license other than LBSW, or eligibility for Arizona licensure through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Must pass a background check in accordance with Terros Health and DCS requirements, including no restraining orders within the last 10 years.
Must pass the DCS Central Registry check without disqualifying events.
Ability to perform First Aid or CPR as necessary and appropriate.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Valid Arizona driver’s license; be at least 21 years old with a minimum of four years of driving experience; and meet Terros Health driving policy requirements.
Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card, or apply for a Level 1 Arizona fingerprint clearance card within seven working days of assuming the role.
Must pass a TB test.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating co-occurring disorders.
Behavioral health experience.
Arizona licensure, including LCSW, LPC, LIAC, LMSW, LAC, LAAC, or LMFT in good standing; temporary licenses do not qualify.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Bilingual ability, particularly Spanish or ASL; differential pay is available for Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili, or ASL.
Knowledge of the NextGen Electronic Health Records system.
Domestic violence experience; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Review DCS referrals and supplemental documents before assessment to understand the family system, prior treatment attempts, child safety concerns related to substance use, and barriers to reunification.
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and ASAM Criteria® assessments to determine whether treatment is needed and, if so, the appropriate level of care and supportive services.
Request additional information from the referring DCS or DES Specialist when substance use disorder treatment is not recommended, and document relevant discussions and determinations in the patient record.
Coordinate with the Care Coordinator on referrals to appropriate facilities when assessment indicates a need for medical detoxification, inpatient, or residential services.
Prepare a written assessment summary following the ASAM Criteria® Comprehensive Assessment Report outline described in the scope of work.
Complete care coordination with other entities as needed to identify and address client needs in the assessment and Service Plan.
Work with DCS Specialists, the Terros Health Service Team, and community contacts to engage AFF-referred clients.
Participate in developing Service Plans through the service team format.
Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including outpatient counseling for individuals, families, couples, and groups.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families.
Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage.
Vision insurance.
Group life and disability insurance.
Pet insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Interest-free medical line of credit.
Financial education, planning, and support resources.
Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits.
Bilingual pay differential.
Three weeks of paid time off in the first year.
Paid sick time.
Ten paid holidays annually.
Comprehensive wellness program with challenges, activities, and prizes.
Employee Assistance Program available to employees and their family members.
Trip Reduction Program.
Professional growth and career development opportunities, including scholarships, clinical supervision, and continuing education units.
Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University.
Access to the Working Advantage Employee Discount Program, with savings on gym memberships, car rentals, flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more.