Easterseals Midwest is looking for a Licensed Therapist to provide compassionate, effective therapy. You will utilize best practices and evidence-based interventions to support children and adults, helping them achieve their behavioral health goals.
What You'll Do
- Assess behavioral health needs to develop therapy treatment goals at least every 180 days.
- Administer screeners and standardized testing based on clinical need.
- Schedule therapy sessions and obtain required consents for treatment.
- Perform chart reviews to ensure assessments and treatment plans are current.
- Develop treatment team recommendations for follow-up support and services.
- Provide substance use treatment and recovery assessment and therapy (for Addiction Counselors).
- Maintain clinical records in a timely manner according to standards.
- Provide effective crisis assessment and intervention, including arranging for emergency psychiatric care.
- Assess and diagnose using ICD-10, DC 0-5 for young children, and DSM-5-TR for children and adults.
- Meet requirements of established productivity standards.
- Complete progress notes using appropriate billing codes and write comprehensive reports.
- Participate in additional training to further clinical skills (Therapist II).
- Conduct training and mentor newer therapists (Therapist III).
- Take referrals for commercial/self-pay population (Therapist III).
- Participate in ongoing professional development and meetings.
- Maintain comprehensive communication within the agency, with members, and with external agencies.
- Model professional standards and ethics in accordance with our Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision.
What We're Looking For
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field eligible for licensure by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health.
- 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).
- Therapist II: Permanent associate level licensure with AZBBHE.
- Therapist III: Permanent independent level licensure with AZBBHE.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Current, unrestricted AZ driver’s license with no more than two minor moving violations or one accident within the past three years.
- Three years of driving experience.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Satisfactorily completed Competency Checklist within 6 months of hire.
- Strong clinical knowledge of development across the life span and best practices for diverse populations with trauma backgrounds.
- Extensive knowledge of managed care systems, AHCCCS/Title XIX medical assistance screening, and ADHS policies.
- Knowledge and understanding of the current DSM and relevant diagnoses.
- Ability to accurately read, record, and interpret assessments, measures, and diagnostic criteria.
- Demonstrated clinical competency in accordance with position standards.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with well-developed problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organization, time management, project management, and multitasking skills.
- Skill in using business software and electronic health records.
- Knowledge of cultural differences and service implications.
- Knowledge of the behavioral health system in Arizona.
- Maintains a professional appearance, communication, and actions.
- Possesses a high level of computer proficiency.
Nice to Have
- Bilingual (Spanish).
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
- Health Savings Account.
- Voluntary Life insurance and Voluntary Short-term Disability insurance.
- Critical Illness insurance and Accident insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Work Mode
This position is onsite.
Easterseals Blake Foundation and Aviva are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities based on qualifications free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
