Clinician Associate

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$62,000 - $85,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinician Associate, under the supervision of an independently licensed Clinician, provides clinical assessment services in unique specialty areas for clients with substance use or mental health issues who are involved in the legal system. The Adult Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our nationally recognized Adult Probation Department and become part of an award-winning agency of professionals committed to enhancing community safety through service, accountability, and influencing change.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, substance abuse counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
Licensure by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
A valid Arizona Driver License.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish
Knowledge of: Principles, practices and procedures used in professional social work services
Knowledge of: Clinical documentation and oversight
Knowledge of: ACA best practice standards
Knowledge of: AZBBHE rules and statues
Knowledge of: AHCCCS funded treatment programs
Knowledge of: Community resources
Skill in: Computers and related software
Skill in: Communicating effectively in both oral and written forms
Skill in: Motivational Interviewing
Ability to: Establish and working relationships with individuals and community organizations
Ability to: Identify and utilize community resources
Ability to: Present ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to: Work flexible hours

Responsibilities

Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of need for substance use treatment and/or other behavioral health needs.
Assessments may be conducted in the office, at the jail or at probation offices.
Conducts professional level group and one on one counseling to resolve substance abuse and personal issues, assist family members, and facilitate overall involvement in treatment.
Conducts crisis intervention assessments in prompt manner.
Documents clinical notes in APETS/Techcare providing justification for referral level.
If participant is not appropriate for program, ensure proper follow up for clinical needs is relayed to client and documented in APETS.
Completes re-assessments after a participant has completed a level of treatment, been absent from treatment, or re-enters the program following a probation violation or jail term.
Staffs cases with treatment providers to ensure appropriate coordination of care.
Refers participants to ancillary services as needed.
Assists with AHCCCS applications as needed.
Attends clinical supervision and unit meetings as required.
Maintains training standards set forth by the Board of Behavioral Health.
Enters each new participant into the Reconnect system, documenting all demographic and historical information related to treatment.
Updates treatment screens for participants receiving treatment at an outside agency (treatment completed, treatment in each phase, etc).
Produces informative, concise notes, consistently documenting intake, referral information and obstacles to program participation.
Provides verbal and written communications to probation officers regarding the assessment and/or ongoing progress of probationers in treatment.
Assists in providing or seeking continuing training for the treatment court team and will ensure all new team members receive a treatment court orientation before participating in their first staffing.
Maintains accurate and timely records and documentation for the program.
Completes exit interviews prior to program participants' graduation.
Monitors service contracts.
Prepares grant requests and associated reports.
Makes presentations to judicial leadership, judges and attorneys.
Responds to inquiries and requests for information about the program.
Updates the participant handbook as needed.
Attend staffing and court hearings to advocate for the use of best practices standards related to phase promotions, sanctions and incentives, and clinical guidelines.
Report quarterly and yearly statistics to AOC.
Attend AOC quarterly coordinator meetings.