Counselor, Behavioral Health (Licensed)

Chiricahua Community Health Centers•Sierra Vista, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health counseling services - including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapy - to individuals, families, and groups served by CCHCI, working collaboratively with primary care providers, psychiatric providers, and counselors to deliver integrated, whole-person care.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited program.
Current, active, unrestricted independent license to provide behavioral health counseling issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), or another independent behavioral health license approved by CCHCI.
Completes continuing education requirements and maintains active, unrestricted licensure in good standing with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Ability to comprehend and compose instructions, correspondence, and communications in English in both oral and written format.
Ability to effectively present clinical and educational information in one-on-one, small group, and multidisciplinary team settings to patients, internal providers and staff, and other agency staff working in cooperation with the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all measures, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to skillfully gather and analyze data.
Ability to perform a variety of assignments and make decisions requiring considerable independent judgment.
Displays a high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care principles.
Knowledge of crisis intervention and safety planning practices.
Familiarity with AHCCCS/Medicaid behavioral health documentation requirements.
Computer literacy required.
Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience providing direct client care in a behavioral health or integrated primary care setting strongly preferred.
Experience with evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, or trauma-focused therapies.
Experience serving rural, underserved, or culturally diverse populations.
Experience with electronic health records and telehealth service delivery.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of health plans and community health centers preferred.
Knowledge of Electronic Health Records preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides and manages care to children (ages 6-11), adolescents (ages 12-17), and adults (ages 13+).
Diagnoses behavioral health and substance use disorders per appropriate DSM-5 and ICD-10 standards.
Conducts comprehensive intake assessments, including biopsychosocial history, presenting concerns, and risk assessment, to establish diagnostic impressions and inform the plan of care.
Develops individualized, measurable treatment plans in collaboration with clients, grounded in evidence-based practice and client-identified goals.
Provides counseling and treatment services within the scope of practice defined by the clinician's specific license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LIAC).
Provides individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities appropriate to the clinician's training (scope of competence) and client need (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused approaches, solution-focused therapy, etc.).
Monitors and documents client progress toward treatment goals and adapts interventions as indicated.
Completes and maintains timely, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
Assesses risk and provides intervention and safety planning for clients experiencing acute distress, suicidal or homicidal ideation, or other urgent behavioral health needs.
Participates in multidisciplinary care team meetings and case conferences with psychiatric providers, case managers, and other agencies to coordinate integrated, whole-person treatment.
Advocates for client needs and supports shared decision-making between clients and their care team.
Provides ethical, culturally competent, trauma-sensitive, recovery-oriented, evidence-based care.
Participates in Behavioral Health team meetings and quality improvement activities, including chart audit/peer review processes, as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.