Clinician, non-licensed

La Frontera Center Inc. • Tucson, AZ

111d

About The Position

The position involves performing assessment, diagnostic evaluation, crisis intervention, case management, and therapeutic services for individuals, families, and groups. The role includes providing community consultation, education, staff orientation, and training. The individual will assist in team supervision and participate in the planning, development, and implementation of services as part of the Child Family Team or Adult Recovery Team.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a behavioral health related field.
• Requires certification or ability to obtain.
• Considerable knowledge of various modes of psychotherapy, especially crisis intervention and short-term models using individual, group, and familial approaches.
• Considerable skill in assessment procedures, diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic treatment, and case management practices including follow-up and closure.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of community mental health, alcohol, and/or substance abuse services.
• Knowledge of psychopathology and psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Knowledge of program planning, development, and implementation of services for special populations.
• Ability to provide in-service training as necessary.
• Some knowledge of administrative, management and supervisory practices.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and providing professional guidance and leadership.
• Ability to assess and evaluate treatment and service programs.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an effective and caring relationship with clients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team and with the public.
• Knowledge of the cultural characteristics of various minority groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English preferred)
• Availability to work evening hours.
• Ability to participate in play/recreational activities.
• Fingerprint clearance if working with children or in a 24-hour facility.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment and initial diagnostic evaluation of clients.
• Develops treatment plans for clients through participation in data gathering and observations.
• Provides clinical outpatient treatment, including crisis intervention, to individuals, families, and groups.
• Provides intervention for complex cases.
• Provides case management services for clients, including development of treatment and discharge plans, follow-up, and closure.
• Maintains client charts and records according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Provides community consultation and education.
• Participates in team staff meetings and facilitates in-service training sessions.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and facilitates in-service training sessions.
• Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of new services to underserved populations.
• Makes appropriate internal and external referrals for ongoing treatment of cases.
• Acts as liaison with the community and other agency components, which provide related services.
• Provides orientation and training to other staff members, student interns, and volunteers.
• May act as unit supervisor in his/her absence or provide on-site supervision of clinical and clerical staff.
• May transport clients in agency vehicles.
• May assist in intake screening of telephone and in-person requests for service.
• May conduct home visits as required.
• May provide court-ordered outpatient treatment for appropriate clients.
• May participate in pre-petition screening and evaluation for court ordered psychiatric hospitalization.
• Coordinates all care and services required to enhance and facilitate the optimal physical and behavioral health wellness of persons served within a trauma-informed care framework.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Flexible spending Accounts.
• Health savings account with employer contribution.
• 403b retirement account.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).
• Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.
• 15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Short-term & Long-term Disability.
• Bereavement Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees