Clinical Mental Health Therapist

Pima County

8d•$62,338 - $68,557•Onsite

About The Position

Provides individual, group, and family therapy services for justice involved youth. Clinicians work as collaborative team members on the Youth’s Child and Family Team, with specific focus on advocating for the youth and enhancing the youth’s ability to lead a heathy effective life. Participates as a clinical coordinator or mentor for designated unique projects and/or activities that require advanced skill and efficiency in communication, coordination, guidance, and liaison activity with a wide variety of professionals and non-professionals within Juvenile Court, multiple government entities, and/or community partners.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in a behavioral health related field and at least two years of post-master’s professional work experience working with youth providing mental health, and/or family therapy.
Required to be independently licensed professional through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners or applicable equivalent as approved by the Juvenile Court’s Clinical Director.
Qualified to clinically supervise the work of associate level licensed staff in their path to independent licensure.
Independently Licensed through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (or equivalent as approved by the Juvenile Court’s Clinical Director) is required at the time of appointment.
Maintaining licensure with a current status at all times is required.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to those fluent in both English and Spanish.
Preference may be given to applicants that have two (2) years of experience providing direct therapy to youth ages 8-17.

Responsibilities

Conducts individual, group and family therapy with justice involved youth.
Formulates treatment plans using evidence-based modalities and evaluates treatment outcomes for court involved youth.
Facilitates family participation in the treatment process.
Facilitates family engagement through an educational and support group for family members of juvenile justice involved youth.
Consults with staff and participates in the development and monitoring of individual behavior plans for detained youth.
Participates in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and other staffing meetings as necessary.
Prepares progress notes and other reports as necessary or directed.
Provides consultation, education and training to staff and other groups, including parents and other community members.
May testify at hearings or in court.
Ensures compliance with all provisions and updates of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) AND ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations regarding confidentiality, privacy and security.
Provides clinical supervision and peer mentoring to associate licensed mental health professionals on their path becoming to be independently licensed.