Easterseals Midwest is looking for a Therapist to join our team serving Southern Arizona. In this role, you will conduct therapeutic sessions utilizing best practices and evidence-based interventions with children and adults. You will assess behavioral health needs, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and provide crisis intervention as part of our mission-driven organization.
What You'll Do
- Assess members' 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 and licensure.
- Perform chart reviews to ensure clinical assessments and treatment plans are current and review member progress.
- Develop treatment team recommendations for follow-up support and services.
- If licensed in addiction counseling, provide assessment and therapy related to substance use treatment and recovery.
- Maintain clinical records in a timely manner according to standards.
- Provide effective crisis assessment and intervention, including arranging for emergency psychiatric evaluation or hospitalization.
- Assess and diagnose using ICD-10 criteria, DC 0-5 for children aged birth to five, and DSM-5-TR for children and adults.
- Meet the requirements of productivity standards set for therapists.
- Complete progress notes using appropriate billing codes and write comprehensive, timely reports as required.
- Participate in ongoing professional development, meetings, and maintain comprehensive communication among all contacts.
- As a Therapist II, participate in additional training to further clinical skills.
- As a Therapist III, conduct training, mentor newer therapists, and take referrals for commercial or self-pay populations.
What We're Looking For
- A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field eligible for licensure by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health.
- Two years of related experience (BHT).
- An associate license in social work, counseling, marriage and family, or substance abuse recognized by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (BHP).
- Therapist II has obtained permanent associate level licensure with AZBBHE.
- Therapist III has obtained permanent independent level licensure with AZBBHE.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- A 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 (employer provides).
- CPR and First Aid certification (Employer provides).
- Satisfactory completion of a Competency Checklist within 6 months of hire.
- Strong clinical knowledge of development across the life span and knowledge of best practices for 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 information, including assessments, measures, and diagnostic criteria.
- Demonstrates clinical competency in accordance with standards for the position.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and 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 implications for appropriate services.
- Knowledge of the behavioral health system in Arizona.
- Maintains a professional appearance, communications, and actions.
- A high level of computer proficiency.
Nice to Have
- Bilingual (Spanish) skills are preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
- 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 an Employee Assistance Program.
Work Mode
This role is onsite in Southern Arizona.
Easterseals Blake Foundation and Aviva are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative action employer. We promote a work environment of inclusion and diversity and are committed to providing employment opportunities to all candidates based on their 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.
