Therapist

Easter Seals Blake Foundation•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$60,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Easterseals Blake Foundation is an Arizona provider of behavioral health, child welfare, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serving more than 40,000 individuals and families across 10 counties. The Therapist conducts therapeutic sessions with children and adults using best practices and evidence-based interventions. The position assesses behavioral health needs, develops treatment goals, administers screenings and standardized tests when clinically appropriate, and coordinates treatment and follow-up services. Therapists maintain clinical records and documentation, diagnose using applicable criteria, provide crisis assessment and intervention, and meet productivity standards. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by level: Therapist II participates in additional training to further clinical skills; Therapist III conducts training, mentors newer therapists, and accepts referrals for commercial and self-pay populations. The role involves communication with members, agency contacts, and external agencies, as well as travel to outlying sites and other work locations as needed. The listed salary range is $60,000–$100,000, depending on experience and license.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field eligible for licensure by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health, with two years of related experience (BHT); or an associate license in social work, counseling, or marriage and family recognized by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (BHP).
Therapist II must have permanent associate-level licensure with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Therapist III must have permanent independent-level licensure with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
At least 21 years of age.
Current, unrestricted Arizona driver’s license with no more than two minor moving violations or one accident within the past three years.
At least three years of driving experience and transportation for daily visits, trainings, and other work-related activities; organizational vehicles may not always be available.
Pass a criminal background check before employment and regular checks throughout employment.
Obtain and maintain an Arizona DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card; the employer provides it.
Obtain CPR and First Aid certification; the employer provides it.
Satisfactorily complete a Competency Checklist within three months of hire.
Strong clinical knowledge of development across the lifespan and best practices for 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 diagnoses for the population served.
Ability to accurately read, record, and interpret assessments, measures, and diagnostic criteria.
Demonstrated clinical competency in accordance with position standards.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, time-management, project-management, and multitasking skills; detail orientation and well-developed problem-solving abilities.
Skill using business software and electronic health records, with a high level of computer proficiency.
Knowledge of cultural differences and their implications for appropriate services, and knowledge of the behavioral health system in Arizona.
Maintain professional appearance, communications, and actions.
Meet the position’s physical and communication requirements, with or without accommodation, including travel, lifting normal office equipment and materials up to 25 pounds, visual and hearing abilities, manual dexterity, and ability to perform specified movements and sit or stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct therapeutic sessions using best practices and evidence-based interventions with children and adults.
Assess members’ behavioral health needs and develop therapy treatment goals at least every 180 days.
Administer screeners and standardized testing based on clinical need.
Schedule therapy sessions and obtain required treatment and licensure consents.
Review charts to ensure clinical assessments and treatment plans are current and to monitor member progress between sessions.
Develop treatment-team recommendations for follow-up support and services.
For applicable addiction counselor roles, provide assessment and therapy related to substance use treatment and recovery.
Maintain timely clinical records according to applicable standards.
Provide crisis assessment and intervention, including arranging emergency psychiatric evaluation or hospitalization when indicated.
Assess and diagnose using ICD-10 criteria; use DC 0-5 for diagnoses or diagnostic impressions for children from birth to age five and DSM-5-TR for children and adults.
Meet therapist productivity standards.
Complete progress notes using appropriate covered-service billing codes and prepare comprehensive, timely reports as required by funding sources or system partners.
Therapist II: Participate in additional training to further clinical skills.
Therapist III: Conduct training, mentor or provide shadowing to newer therapists, and accept commercial or self-pay referrals.
Participate in ongoing professional development and meetings.
Maintain comprehensive communication with agency contacts, members, and external agencies.
Model professional standards and ethics in accordance with the EBF Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision.
Perform other duties as assigned.