Mental Health Therapist

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6604623 Description: Hiring for hybrid positions! 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. The BH 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 Easterseals 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 members 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.) Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselors and Licensed Independent Substance Use Counselors will provide assessment and therapy related to substance use treatment and recovery (A.A.C R4-6-705 C). 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 members 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: 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 Masters Level Therapist with the ability to obtain an associate license. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Valid, unrestricted Arizona drivers 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 is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled Employer