Clinician (Licensed)

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician (Licensed) is a part of a dynamic team within an integrated model of care that provides Independent Level professional behavioral health and substance abuse counseling. This position is dedicated to providing adolescents with support and resources that will inspire effective long-lasting change. We approach adolescent mental health concerns through a multidisciplinary model which facilitates ongoing communication between members of the care team and provides greater continuity of care. This is a fast-paced clinical work environment that provides: solution focused counseling, skills-based counseling, substance use counseling, Dialectical behavioral therapy, and crisis intervention. Successful candidates enjoy effecting change in others and working both autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. We envision a future where all youth are connected to the community, contributing members of society and accountable for their behavior. In support of this vision, our multidisciplinary team is comprised of behavioral health technicians, medical assistants, clinicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists and physicians all working together to provide medical and mental health support to the adolescents and families with the hope of creating effective and long- lasting change. About The Juvenile Probation Department: The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity and respect.

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or another closely related field
Two (2) years of full-time post master’s behavioral health and human service work experience
Must be licensed in Arizona by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health with one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC)
Valid Arizona Driver License
Positions in Detention are subject to Tuberculosis (TB) testing.
All offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of new employee processing and a negative TB result prior to the start date
Applicants must pass a thorough background check

Nice To Haves

Experience working with at-risk youth

Responsibilities

Conducts professional level one-on-one therapeutic and psychosocial counseling with adolescents that is solution-focused
Assists adolescents with skill building to overcome current and future challenges
Coordinate’s treatment planning and provides crisis evaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team
Conducts crisis intervention assessments and other necessary screenings to effectively plan treatment
Provides specialized treatment to adolescents with significant aggressive maladaptive behaviors, substance use disorders, serious mental illness, cognitive impairment, or developmentally disability.
Prepares and conducts group counseling on various mental health topics
Produces informative concise notes consistently documenting intake, treatment plans, and progress
Conducts training for probation and detention staff to assist them with effective skill-building ideas and plans for adolescents within their supervision
Coordinates discharge with community providers to ensure continuity of care after detainment