School Based Therapist - Balsz School District

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is hiring a Therapist for its school-based and community counseling programs in Balsz School District and the surrounding community. The therapist provides solution-focused, strength-based services to a caseload of youth from kindergarten through 12th grade. The role has office space in a school and also delivers services in homes and community settings to members and/or their families. Therapists provide intakes, assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling, case management, and psychosocial group interventions. New hires spend their first two weeks in a supportive training environment before transitioning to field shadowing. The position works primarily Monday through Friday during school and/or business hours. Therapists report to a Licensed Clinical Program Director and Coordinator and receive mentorship from expert Leads, free one-to-one clinical supervision, and support from an interdisciplinary team that meets biweekly. Ongoing in-house education opportunities cover cultural competency and modality-building skills. The employer is a nonprofit community-based behavioral health provider with more than 115 sites, over 1,000 employees, and 40 years of experience. It describes an inclusive workplace culture through its Empowered Belonging program. Drug screening is required.

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.
Hold 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 meet 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 to reduce risk factors for students.
Provide individual counseling and other school- and community-based services to youth and/or families.

Benefits

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