Behavioral Health Therapist

Tucson Indian Center•Tucson, AZ

16h•$24 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides dedicated, culturally competent, compassionate behavioral health therapy to Tucson Indian Center patients and embodies the organization’s mission, values, guiding principles, and goals. The therapist collaborates with the outpatient integrated treatment center team and maintains active Arizona licensure. The role serves patients of all ages, from birth through geriatric care, and may include individual, couples, or family therapy for patients referred internally or externally. The therapist conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and delivers evidence-based interventions tailored to patients’ presenting concerns, diagnoses, clinical needs, and cultural preferences. The position carries a patient caseload and includes initial biopsychosocial assessments and other clinically indicated evaluations, such as substance-use assessments, crisis plans, and screening tools. The therapist monitors progress and updates assessments and treatment plans as needed, provides crisis support and de-escalation, and maintains complete and timely clinical documentation in the EHR. The therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and external providers to support continuity of care, and participates in case staffings, meetings, and peer reviews as requested. The role requires practice within the scope of licensure, education, and professional skills; adherence to ethical, regulatory, and confidentiality standards; and maintenance of continuing education requirements. Administrative supervision is provided by the Medical Business Office Manager / Practice Manager. Clinical supervision may be available to associate-level therapists through a contracted supervisor, or therapists may choose an outside or existing supervisor. The position involves exposure to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens, unpredictable environmental conditions, and physical requirements. The employee regularly stands, walks, and drives in the Tucson urban area; occasionally sits, balances, stoops, kneels, or crouches; and occasionally lifts or moves up to 30 pounds. Applicants must upload all required certifications with their application. The position is non-supervisory and reports to the Medical Business Office Manager / Practice Manager.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Substance Use Counselor, or another related behavioral health field.
Arizona state licensure as a mental health therapist; associate-level licensure is required.
At least three years of experience in behavioral health fields.
Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration and documentation.
Proficiency with electronic health records.
Ability to provide culturally competent behavioral health services to the local American Indian Community.
Ability to manage a caseload while maintaining high-quality clinical care and attention to individual patient needs.
Familiarity with clinical assessments, treatment planning, and the DSM, including formulating clinical diagnoses and diagnostic summaries.
Adherence to ethical standards, confidentiality, and local, state, and federal guidelines governing mental health practice.
Compassionate, empathetic, non-judgmental approach toward patients.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapt to change and growth, and demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
Maintain a current, valid, unrestricted Arizona driver’s license throughout employment; no DUI/DWI or reckless-driving convictions in the past five years and no more than two at-fault accidents in the past three years.
Must be insurable by TIC’s liability auto policy.
Provide an updated immunization record to Human Resources upon employment.
Provide a current (within 12 months) tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment.
Pass alcohol/substance-abuse testing upon employment and submit to random testing during employment.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and AED certifications throughout employment.
Present an Arizona DPS Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card before employment.
Obtain HIPAA certification within two weeks of hire.

Nice To Haves

Unrestricted, independent Arizona licensure to practice behavioral health.
Experience working with underserved populations.
Bilingual Spanish ability; a fluency evaluation is required if bilingual.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive intake and annual assessments, substance-use screenings and assessments, crisis plans, suicide risk assessments, and other clinically indicated evaluations.
Use assessment tools and clinical interviews to formulate clinical and diagnostic impressions and identify treatment needs.
Provide individual, couples, or family therapy to an assigned caseload using modalities tailored to each patient’s diagnosis, clinical needs, and cultural preferences.
Deliver therapeutic services to patients of all ages in the Urban Native Community using evidence-based interventions.
Provide immediate support during crises and use de-escalation techniques to promote patient safety and well-being.
Review patient progress toward treatment goals and revise assessments and treatment plans as needed.
Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in the EHR.
Practice within the scope of licensure, education, and professional skills.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and external providers to support continuity of care.
Participate in case staffings, meetings, and peer reviews as requested.
Adhere to ethical guidelines, professional standards, confidentiality requirements, and federal and state regulatory requirements.
Stay current with clinical interventions, best practices, and evidence-based treatments, and maintain continuing education requirements for licensure.
Maintain required certifications and employment-related qualifications throughout employment.