Counselor OTP

$56,000 - $85,000/Yr

Valle del Sol Community Health - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Phoenix, AZ

About the position

To establish a therapeutic relationship with clients that enables them to work toward their highest possible level of functioning. To provide counseling services and coordination of care for adult consumers with general mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and co-occurring disorders using evidence-based clinical best practices. Maintains and manages a caseload of consumers receiving individual, family, and/or group counseling services under the supervision of a Behavioral Health Professional. This position fulfills functions including conducting assessments, providing therapeutic services individually and in a group setting and providing clinical oversight to multi-disciplinary teams. This role also negotiates individualized service plans, implements agreed upon interventions and monitors progress toward goal completion in collaboration with the consumer and other stakeholders. Promotes consumer independence and assists with transition planning.

Responsibilities

• Establish therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Provide counseling services and coordination of care for adult consumers.
• Manage a caseload of consumers receiving individual, family, and/or group counseling services.
• Conduct assessments and provide therapeutic services individually and in group settings.
• Provide clinical oversight to multi-disciplinary teams.
• Negotiate individualized service plans and implement agreed upon interventions.
• Monitor progress toward goal completion in collaboration with consumers and stakeholders.
• Promote consumer independence and assist with transition planning.

Requirements

• Master's degree in behavioral health (B.H.) related field; or Master's degree in non-BH related field AND 1 year of BH work experience.
• Must be credentialed as a BHT II or BHP within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior for rehabilitating drug dependent clients.
• Good skills in both verbal and writing communications.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive services.
• Knowledge of the substance abusing population, treatment planning, and human social services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 environment and/or Electronic Health Records systems.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) trained or ability to be trained within 90 days of hire date.
• Copy of Immunization Records or Titer's Test for MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Flu.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain one.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Covid 19 Vaccination or Qualified Exemption (Religious or Medical).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Flexible work schedules
• Vision insurance
• NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program - provides up to $75,000 in exchange for a three-year commitment from health care professionals who provide substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services at NHSC-approved SUD treatment facilities. Clinicians with DATA 2000 Waivers can receive award preference.