Bilingual Pediatric Associate Mental Health Therapist- Hybrid, Mesa, AZ

Ascend Healthcare

3d•$68,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ascend Healthcare is committed to providing fully integrated, quality psychiatric and behavioral health services in a compassionate, convenient, and affordable manner. We work with external partners to provide services to patients across the country through integrated psychiatric medication management, substance use disorder treatment, counseling services, peer support and care coordination for seamless patient care. We believe in a “no wrong door” treatment model which finds ways to say “yes” to any patient referral rather than a multitude of exclusionary criteria found elsewhere. This approach reflects our values of improved patient and clinician experience, better outcomes, and lower costs. About us Ascend Telehealth brings a professional, collaborative, and rewarding workplace culture towards our goal to create a profound impact on the mental health of diverse communities. Our work environment includes: Patient-First Mindset Business Casual Emphasis on Career Growth, Collaboration and Teamwork What we do: Our therapists treat all mental health and substance use disorders to a patient population of age 6 and up. Our philosophy is to incorporate all areas of care into a patient's well-being. We believe in a “no wrong door” treatment model that finds ways to say “yes” to any patient referral rather than a multitude of exclusionary criteria found elsewhere Position Summary: We are looking for a Bilingual Licensed Associate Therapist or Counselor (LAC, LMSW) to provide counseling and therapy treatment to our patients. Services will be provided through a Hybrid Care Model telemedicine + In-person, to patients of our Community Health Center partners. We are a "say yes" first clinical provider and look to treat patients where they are and guide them along their journey to recovery and stabilization. Clinicians must have an active, unrestricted Arizona Mental Health License.

Requirements

Clinicians must have an active, unrestricted Arizona Mental Health License.
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Provides patient care modalities of evidence-based practices to best meet the clinical needs of the patients. Examples include; CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychoeducation (Symptom Recognition), Trauma Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, etc.
These specific treatment modalities will be implemented in both the individual and group therapy setting, with a focus of engaging patients in their treatment plan.
Review and signature of patient clinical Psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, and consents as needed for the patient in a timely manner. Maintenance of the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process.
Documents all services and patient activities appropriately. Ensures documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory and other legal
Conducts crisis intervention for the individual and family based on the individual’s safety plan.
Participate in regular case planning with the involved Multidisciplinary Team as new information is gathered to ensure the most clinically appropriate patient disposition.
Participate in individual and group supervision as required. Participate in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency. Demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance as assessed by direct supervisor.