Therapist (FT/PT weekends & evenings)

Easterseals Blake Foundation-posted just now

Full-time • Mid Level

Tucson, AZ

501-1,000 employees

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Easterseals Blake Foundation started as the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Southern Arizona. Since then, we have expanded our services to better serve our community members. We are now one of Arizona's top providers of comprehensive behavioral health services, child welfare, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve more than 40,000 individuals and families across 10 counties and support more than 3,700 children in Foster Care throughout Southern Arizona. Are you ready to make profound, positive differences in people's lives every day? We offer our full-time employees the following benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Voluntary Life insurance Voluntary Short-term Disability insurance Critical Illness insurance Accident insurance Employer paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program General Position Description: Conducts therapeutic sessions utilizing best practices and evidence-based interventions with children and adults.

Assesses the member’s behavioral health needs to develop therapy treatment goals every 180 days at a minimum.
Administers screener and standardized testing based on clinical need.
Schedules therapy sessions with members and obtains required consents for treatment and licensure.
Performs chart reviews to ensure member’s clinical assessment and treatment plan are current and to review member’s progress between sessions.
Develops treatment team recommendations for follow-up support and services.
Licensed Associate Addiction Counselors and Licensed Independent Addiction Counselors will provide assessment and therapy related to substance use treatment and recovery (A.A.C R4-6-705 C).
Maintains clinical records in a timely manner according to standards.
Provides effective crisis assessment and intervention including arranging for emergency psychiatric evaluation/hospitalization as indicated.
Assesses and diagnoses utilizing ICD-10 criteria. Utilizes DC 0-5 to provide diagnoses or diagnostic impressions for children aged birth to five. Utilizes DSM-5-TR to provide diagnoses or diagnostic impressions for children and adults.
Meets requirements of productivity standards set for therapists.
Completes progress notes using the appropriate covered service billing codes and writes comprehensive and timely reports as required by funding source and/or system partners.
Participates in additional training to further clinical skills.
Conducts training.
Mentors/offers shadowing to newer therapists.
Takes referrals for commercial/self-pay population.
Participates in the process of ongoing professional development and meetings. Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts within the agency, members, and external agencies. Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with EBF Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related behavioral health field eligible for licensure by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health with two years related experience (BHT) or Associate license in social work, counseling, marriage and family, or substance abuse recognized by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (BHP) required.
Therapist II has obtained permanent associate level licensure with AZBBHE.
Therapist III has obtained permanent independent level licensure with AZBBHE.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Current, unrestricted AZ driver’s license with no more than two (2) minor moving violations or one (1) accident within the past three (3 years). Three (3) years of driving experience required.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card (employer provides).
CPR and First Aid certification (Employer provides).
Satisfactorily Completed Competency Checklist within 6 months of hire.
Must have a strong clinical knowledge of development across the life span and knowledge of best practices when working with diverse populations with trauma backgrounds.
Extensive knowledge of managed care systems, AHCCCS/Title XIX medical assistance screening, and ADHS policies and practices.
Knowledge and understanding of the current DSM and relevant diagnosis for the population served.
Ability to accurately read, record and interpret information, including assessments, measures, and diagnostic criteria.
Demonstrates clinical competency in accordance with standards for the position.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with well-developed problem-solving abilities.
Strong written and communication skills.
Strong organization, time management and project management and multitasking skills.
Skill in using business software and electronic health records.
Knowledge of cultural differences and implications for appropriate services.
Knowledge of the behavioral health system in Arizona.
Maintains a professional in appearance, communications, and actions.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Possess a high level of computer proficiency.

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Medical, Dental and Vision
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Life insurance
Voluntary Short-term Disability insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Accident insurance
Employer paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

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