Behavorial Health Counselor
About The Position
Trinity Recovery Home is seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Counselor to join their mission-driven team. This role involves conducting assessments, developing individualized service plans, facilitating therapy sessions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). The position emphasizes a client-centered approach, blending neuroscience with evidence-based practices, and utilizing strength-based assessments and treatment plans. The ideal candidate is creative, energetic, flexible, and dedicated to improving participant experience and resilience through collaborative care and integrated family systems.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Licensed or license-eligible in Arizona (LMSW, LAC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred)
- At least one (1) year of experience working with SMI adults or in a BHRF or behavioral health setting
- Knowledge of AHCCCS and Arizona BHRF documentation and service standards
- CPR/First Aid, TB Test, and Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain prior to hire)
- Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Licensed by Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family, and/or Substance Abuse.
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a related human service field.
- Valid driver's license.
- Valid CPR/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Compassionate, skilled in psychotherapy in a client centered approach
- Passionate about blending neuroscience with evidenced-based clinical practices to create recovery
- Enjoys engaging participants using a variety of motivational approaches
- Skilled in creating strength-based assessments and treatment plans
- Skilled in or willing to learn non-verbal evidence based approaches
- Energized by facilitating group services in-person and via telehealth
- Uses concurrent/collaborative documentation as a way to increase documentation quality, promote work/life balance and engage our participants.
- Enjoys collaborating with other members of the clinical team to improve our participants' experience and overall resilience.
- Understands the value of integrating family systems and support into the treatment experience.
- Creative, energetic, flexible and serves as a healthy role model for participants
- Detail oriented in documenting each participant's needs and progress
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial behavioral health assessments and psychosocial evaluations.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized service plans (ISPs) in compliance with AHCCCS/BHRF requirements.
- Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions focused on emotional regulation, coping strategies, and behavior management.
- Collaborate with clinical leadership, case managers, caregivers, and family members to coordinate care.
- Document all clinical services and encounters using appropriate behavioral health documentation standards.
- Participate in weekly staffing's and care planning meetings.
- Support crisis interventions and behavioral de-escalation when needed.
- Monitor progress and adjust therapeutic strategies based on client response.
Benefits
- Mission-driven work environment
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of SMI individuals
- Ongoing professional development and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
