Associate Behavioral Health Counselor Hybrid

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs client, intakes, and assessments.
• Conducts individual, couple, family, or group counseling.
• Maintains confidentiality of records relating to client treatment.
• Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to manage their presenting issue.
• Collects information about clients through interviews, clinical review, observations, and tests.
• Presents and maintains treatment records and reports.
• Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Develops, implements, and tracks progress through treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Initiates discharge planning as necessary.
• Utilizes professional resources as appropriate (e.g., case conferences, consultants, ongoing supervision, and relevant literature).
• Maintains appropriate clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintains quality care through participation in audit review, policy development and quality improvement programs.
• Attends, participates, and/or assists in meetings, trainings, community outreach activities, continuing education opportunities, and other activities as required.
• Participates in weekly group and/or individual clinical supervision and oversight.
• Consistently meets position productivity expectations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing personalized customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with individuals of various social, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment.
• Ability to speak English and Spanish preferred.
• Required: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling (MC), or another behavior health related field.
• Required: Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) in good standing with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Preferred: Other requirements include passing a pre-employment background check and drug testing, a current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.