Mental Health Therapist Senior

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•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.
The candidate’s license must be current and active to engage in the practice of behavioral health in the State of Arizona
AZBBHE licensure is a condition of continued employment.
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, pre-employment assessments, physical, and drug screening.
No felony convictions
Current State of Arizona employees: Acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not having been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.
Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks.
The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended.
Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training.
An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance
All newly hired State employees are subject to and 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
Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
New members have the opportunity to define their contribution amount
Employer contributes a dollar-for-dollar match equal to 5% of a member's salary
Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service