Therapist

Responsible for providing a variety of outpatient therapy services to CODAC members and their families/families choice living with mental and physical illness and/or addiction disorders to aid in their integrative health, recovery and wellness recovery using an integrative model.

Essential Responsibilities

Performs assessment and initial diagnostic evaluation of members and offers integrative clinical recommendations.

Provides individual, group, family therapy and aftercare services for members.

Provides referrals for other supportive services on an as needed basis including, but not limited to employment/vocational rehabilitation, physical health care, etc.

Works closely with adult member recovery teams, clinical and medical staff, and other professionals both within and outside the agency to plan, provide and promote recovery for CODAC members.

Continually improves quality of therapy provided via input from clinical supervision, pro­fessional conference attendance and analysis of clinical literature.

Maintains member records in accordance with requirements set forth by the agency, ADHS, the RHBA and other funding sources.

Provides accurate, legible, timely and complete documentation in accordance with agency and funding source requirements.

• Interfaces with community agency personnel as directed by the Director of Therapy Services.
• Participates in ongoing services planning and development.
• Provides clinical services as needed, in the member’s home, the office, and in school or community-based settings.
• Performs other related duties in accordance with agency growth and changes.
• Skills & Requirements

Education Requirements Upon Hire

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related behavioral health
• Two (2) years related experience
• Bilingual - Spanish, preferred

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• At a minimum currently licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health at the Associate Level.
• Attain and maintain the Clinical Supervision Certification through the AZBBHE, preferred.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s license, proof of current insurance and willingness to use personal vehicle.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record - no more than 2 moving violations or a license suspension in past 3 years.
• Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card required.
• Bilingual- Spanish, preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates clinical competency in accordance with standards for the position.
• Demonstrates competencies in accordance with CODAC standards and metrics.
• Extensive knowledge of various therapeutic techniques utilized when treating clients experiencing mental health challenges, including sexual abuse/trauma.
• Extensive knowledge of drugs of abuse and dynamics of abuse/addictive behavior.
• Extensive knowledge and experience conducting individual, group and family therapy.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of DSM-IV TR.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to interact effectively with adult recovery teams and clinical teams.
• Familiarity with people and practices within various ethnic and cultural groups.

Intermediate to advanced computer skills using MS Office products, Word, Excel, Access, etc., importing/exporting date to/from applications.

Pay Information

• Important Notes:
• Pay Rate (Associate): $53,000 - $63,700 annual
• Pay Rate (Independent): $62,000 - 74,400 annual
• Pay Comments: Salary determined on AZ License and years of relevant experience

"Equal Opportunity Employer "Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled"