Therapist Outpatient Tucson Clinic

General Summary

The Licensed Therapist functions as a provider of therapeutic services for members of the organization, responsible for providing a variety of outpatient therapy services to members with mental illness, addiction disorders, and/or trauma effects. The Therapist works in conjunction with the treatment team to provide a continuum of services designed to aid in the member's recovery goals and may be part of a team assigned to each member to ensure strong clinical care and coordination.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate member's physical or mental condition through interviews, observation or assessments.
• Guide members in the development of skills or strategies, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, identifying problems, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on member's progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
• Plan, organize or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation or social activities for members, including programs to prevent substance abuse, improve community health or counseling services.
• Collaborate with other staff members to coordinate member care and develop treatment plans.
• Refer members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Act as member's advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with or supporting members.
• Meet with families, probation officers, police or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
• Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
• Coordinate or direct employee workshops, courses or training about mental health issues.
• Coordinate substance disorder group's reviews and sign off on assessments, service plans and discharge summaries within 24 hours of receiving the documents in the electronic health record.
• Follow policies, procedures, and controls established by the organization and HIPAA Privacy/Security Officers regarding access to, protection of, and use of PHI.
• Meet productivity expectations of providing 440 units monthly (22 hours weekly).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters level or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience: No fewer than 2 years of experience working in the public behavioral health system (preferably with members with SMI).
• License: Licensed in State of Arizona.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• CPR, First Aid & AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Valid Driver's License, 39-month Motor Vehicle Report, proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance that meet company insurance requirements, if required.
• Negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).