School Based Therapist - Balsz School District

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Careers•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$50,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a therapist to provide school-based and community counseling services in Balsz School District and the surrounding community. The therapist serves a caseload of youth from kindergarten through 12th grade, delivering solution-focused and strength-based services. The role includes office-based work at a school as well as in-home and/or community-based services for members and their families. After hire, the therapist completes two weeks of supportive training before transitioning to shadowing peers in the field. Services include intakes, assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling, case management, and psychosocial group interventions. Services are provided Monday through Friday, primarily during school and/or business hours. Therapists report to a Licensed Clinical Program Director and Coordinator, receive mentorship from expert Leads and free one-to-one clinical supervision, and participate in a supportive interdisciplinary team that meets bi-weekly. Ongoing in-house education opportunities cover cultural competency and modality-building skills. Annual starting salary varies by license and degree level: $50,000 for master’s-level therapists, $58,000 for associate-licensed therapists, and $68,000 for independently licensed therapists. The employer is a nonprofit community-based behavioral health provider with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years of experience. A drug screening is required. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and states that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a master’s degree in a behavioral health field, such as Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
Have Level I fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, or be eligible to receive it within eight weeks of hire.
Complete required drug screening.

Nice To Haves

One year of full-time behavioral health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy and clinical case management for a full caseload of students and/or families.
Develop and maintain intakes, assessments, and treatment plans.
Maintain accurate, thorough, and current documentation in accordance with SB&H clinical standards.
Collaborate with school administrators, social workers, and teaching personnel to address the needs of individual clients and school programs.
Coordinate community resources with clinical staff and other human service professionals.
Lead psychosocial education groups and implement prevention programs that reduce risk factors for students.
Provide school-based, in-home, and/or community-based services to members and/or families.

Benefits

Three weeks of PTO in the first year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service.
10 paid holidays.
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance for employees.
Retirement account with a 40% company match up to a 10% deferral.
Career development and opportunities for internal promotion.
Tuition reimbursement and discount degree programs.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health and wellness offerings.
Free one-to-one clinical supervision.
Ongoing in-house education opportunities.