Counselor

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Staffing Services - BSS offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country’s leading health systems. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a difference – you belong at Banner Staffing Services! As the internal staffing (registry ) provider for Banner Health, Banner Staffing Services (BSS) provides opportunities within one of the country’s leading health systems. The BSS team is dedicated to providing personal attention and professional support for its employees. Registry opportunities are a great way to market your skills within Banner Health. As a BSS employee, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular full-time or part-time opportunities within Banner Health. Banner Staffing Services - BSS is looking for a Banner Behavioral Health Hospital- BBHH (in Scottsale,AZ) Behavioral Health Counselor ( Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5PM ), who will run IOP coverage of groups on PTO/sick time, IOP intakes and potentially group therapy inpatient hospital. IOP could be groups 12-3pm or 5-8pm, and intakes would be M-F 8-5. A minimum of 2 shifts/month, but could use a lot more than that. In addition, registry employment through BSS offers: Competitive wages Paid orientation Flexible Schedules (select positions) Fewer Shifts Cancelled Weekly pay 403(b) Pre-tax retirement plan Employee Assistance Program Employee wellness program Discount Entertainment tickets Restaurant/Shopping discounts Auto Purchase Plan BSS Registry positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. BSS requires: Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education). POSITION SUMMARY This position provides clinical assessment and psychotherapy services for defined patient population. Services are provided to patients, families and/or groups and may be in both inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. Position provides treatment in one or more of the following areas: substance abuse, emotional and behavioral issues, eating disorders and other mental disorders as outlined in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM).

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in counseling, behavioral health, or a related human services field, or educational requirement as mandated by state board in order to maintain licensure in field of specialty.
Behavioral Health Licensure is required in field of specialty as mandated by state board or regulatory agency.
Depending on area of focus, may require a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) as mandated by state board.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 2 years experience in a behavioral health setting.
Requires ability to work with a diverse population along with interpersonal skills and knowledge required in treating patients in area of assigned specialty.
Employees working at BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or BTMC Behavioral must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides assessment and direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups.
Coordinates all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, interacting with the physician and other members of the clinical treatment team to provide quality patient care.
Must be independently licensed in Arizona to bill out appropriate CPT codes for independently license clinicians.
Provides education and orientation for patients, families and others to assigned treatment program to aid in therapeutic process.
Collaborates with the patient in the development of a written treatment plan.
Includes patient and family involvement in assessment, treatment, education and discharge planning.
Monitors patients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions.
Documents clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, diagnostic summaries, and progress charting in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality patient care.
Actively participates as member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintains effective working relationships with physicians and peers.
May provide clinical updates to representatives of managed care to assure coordination and reimbursement of treatments services.
May conduct cognitive testing and document results.
Coordinates with community-based providers to assure optimal levels of care post discharge and to maximize treatment outcomes.
Provides critical assessments and appropriate treatment plan
Manages and provides direct care of patients in behavioral health treatment program (may be specialty area or across disciplines).
Monitors, reassesses and documents treatment programs.
Interacts with patients, families, groups, all levels of clinical staff in assigned program, physicians.
External contacts include managed care providers, community resources, and referral agencies.
May provide indirect supervision to associate level therapists to support the process of becoming independently licensed. This may include weekly supervision and appropriate documentation.
May be required to review and sign off on clinical documentation, such as treatment plans and assessments from non-licensed staff within 72 business hours of completion.