MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST SENIOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is searching for MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST SENIOR candidates who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona's youth. Individuals who are ready for a rewarding career providing individual, group, and family counseling; assisting in the development of individual treatment plans; and evaluating high risk/ suicidal youth. By joining the ADJC team, you will have the unique opportunity to work with like-minded professionals who are dedicated to rehabilitating Arizona's youth.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required
• Current, active Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) independent license, LCSW, LIAC, LPC, LMFT or Licensed as a Psychologist through the AZ Board of Psychologist Examiners.
• License must be current and active to engage in the practice of behavioral health in the State of Arizona
• No felony convictions
• Must possess a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license
• Must complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks.
• Must maintain acceptable driving records
• Must complete all driver training.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Two years specialty treatment experience with juveniles or young adults in one or more of the following: Substance Abuse Treatment, Sexual Behavior, Mental Health, Severe Conduct Disorder

Responsibilities

• Providing individual, group, and family counseling sessions
• Evaluating high risk/ suicidal youth to determine the potential for self-injury or injury to others
• Administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests
• Attending team and/or board meetings to make recommendations regarding the release of a youth
• Assisting in the development of individual treatment plans
• Making unit research recommendations

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans
• Paid Parental Leave program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior