School Based Therapist - Deer Valley
About The Position
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is hiring a School and Community-Based Therapist to serve youth from kindergarten through 12th grade in Deer Valley and the surrounding community. The therapist provides solution-focused, strength-based services to a caseload of students and/or families, using office space in school settings and providing services in homes and community locations as needed. Services include intakes, assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling, clinical case management, and psychosocial group interventions. The role also involves collaboration with school personnel and coordination with community resources. New hires receive two weeks of supportive training, followed by field shadowing with peers. Therapists receive free one-to-one clinical supervision, mentorship from expert Leads, and participate in a supportive interdisciplinary team that meets bi-weekly. Ongoing in-house education opportunities cover cultural competency and modality-building skills. The position serves school and community-based programs in Deer Valley and nearby areas. Services are provided Monday through Friday, primarily during school and/or business hours.
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, or be eligible to receive within eight weeks of hire, Level I fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
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 individual client and school program needs.
- 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.
Benefits
- Three weeks of PTO in the first year, with increased accruals after continued service.
- Ten paid holidays.
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance for employees.
- Company retirement contribution matching 40% up to a 10% deferral into the SB&H retirement account.
- Career development and a culture of internal promotion.
- Tuition reimbursement and discounted degree programs.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Free one-to-one clinical supervision.
- Ongoing in-house education opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
