Mental Health Therapist - Birth to Five (Tucson)

Description

Welcome to the award winning Behavioral Health Division of the Easterseals Blake Foundation!

Easterseals Blake Foundation Behavioral Health programs have been recognized as a Center of Excellence in southern AZ by our Regional Behavioral Health Authority.

A current Associate Level License in the state of Arizona in the Behavioral Health field is required or Master’s Level Therapist with the ability to obtain an associate license.

What Easterseals Offers

• $1,000.00 bonus paid in two parts as stated: 1st bonus of $500.00 will be paid at 30 days after the start date. 2nd Bonus of $500.00 will be paid 120 days after the start date.
• An additional 5000 dollars per year in incentive pay.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Team Environment
• Payment assistance for licensure applications and fees once approved
• Clinical supervision with AZBHE registered clinical supervisors (LPCs, LCSWs) to obtain licensure
• Training in evidenced-based practices
• Flexible work schedule (ability to work weekends and evenings)
• Pay differential for bilingual individuals
  
  

The Therapist position reports to the BH Clinical Supervisor and is responsible for providing outpatient behavioral health treatment services to AHCCCS-eligible children, their families, and and/or adults. The Therapist provides behavioral and crisis management services to Easter Seals Blake Foundation (ESBF) members that include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, case management, and assessment. The Therapist works as part of a treatment team by participating in a member’s on-going treatment planning process.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (with Or Without Accommodation)

• Use best practice protocols in all therapeutic interventions: Utilizing evidence-based practice, determine appropriate therapeutic modality for each client (e.g., Parent-Child Relationship Therapy, Play-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, etc.)
• Provides ongoing in-home, office-based, and/or community-based individual and/or group treatment, education and support to members and their family as indicated on the member’s service plan.
• Develops treatment team recommendations for follow-up support and services.
• Provide effective crisis assessment and intervention including arranging for emergency psychiatric evaluation/hospitalization as indicated.
• Attends and participates in team meetings, clinical staffings (as needed), court hearings, and other meetings.
• Use knowledge and skill in assessment and diagnosis utilizing ICD-10 criteria. Utilize DC 0-5 to provide diagnoses or diagnostic impressions for children aged birth to five.
• Utilize DSM-V to provide diagnoses or diagnostic impressions for children and adults.
  
  

Requirements

Minimum Educational and Certification Requirements:

• Education & Experience
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related behavioral health field with two years related experience.
• Associate Level License according to Arizona State requirements as a Behavioral Health Professional; or Master’s Level Therapist with the ability to obtain an associate license.
• Regulatory
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Valid, unrestricted Arizona driver’s license and the willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. Must meet minimum requirements of agency insurance carrier.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
  
  

Easterseals Blake Foundation and Aviva are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative action employer that promotes a work environment of inclusion and diversity. We are committed to provide 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.

If you have any questions, require assistance or reasonable accommodations while seeking employment, please contact the Human Resource Department at [email protected] or call 520-327-1529.