Clinician - Arizona Families FIRST

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T. Clinician working at our McDowell Rd Health Center location in Phoenix, AZ. Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life! HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING Terros Health is hiring a AFF Clinician for an outpatient clinic in Phoenix, AZ. (Will consider Master's Level Therapists with Experience) Location: 4909 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week Tuesday - Saturday OR Monday - Friday Experience Treating Co-Occurring Disorders Preferred This position will be a blend between groups, individual and assessments. We work with Domestic Violence Probationers- so DV experience is a plus but we will train. Behavioral Health Experience Preferred, Licensure Preferred (Master’s degree, i.e., MA, MC, MSW, in a Behavioral Health Field) Arizona Licensed: LCSW, LPC, LIAC, LMSW, LAC, LAAC or LMFT in Good Standing (Temporary license does not qualify) $23.42+ per hour for Master's Level Therapists $57,000+ for Associate Level Therapists $70,000+ for Independent Licensed Therapists Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL Position Summary: Under the Agency’s policies and professional requirements, with oversight by the Clinical Manager, the Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T. (AFF) Assessment Clinician works closely with the Department of Child Safety (DCS) Specialist, the Terros Health Service Team, and other collateral community contacts to engage AFF referred clients. The engagement process includes conducting a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to determine the diagnosis and individual treatment needs of the client. The AFF Assessment Clinician may complete assessments for AFF clients referred from any of the Terros Health-contracted regions, including Maricopa East, Maricopa West, Northern and Southern regions. The AFF Assessment Clinician participates in the development of the Service Plan through the service team format, which strives to effectively meet the patient’s/family’s needs and aims to result in improve health outcomes. This position is responsible for providing evidence-based, therapeutic interventions which may include outpatient counseling services for adults, children, adolescents, families, couples and groups. The position reports to the Clinical Site Manager or Director of AFF Regions. Duties May Include Prior to the assessment, reviews the DCS referral and supplemental documents to gain insight about the family system from DCS’ perspective, including prior treatment attempts, child safety threats related to substance use, and other barriers to reunification.Conducts a comprehensive biopsychosocial and ASAM Criteria® assessment to identify whether the patient requires treatment, and if so, the treatment level of care and supportive services necessary to meet the patient’s needs.Requests additional information from the referring DCS/DES Specialist if the determination is that substance use disorder treatment is not recommended; including discussions surrounding the original reason the referral was made and confirm that no additional information is available that would influence the determination, as evidenced by documentation in the patient record.Coordinates with the Care Coordinator to make referral to an appropriate facility, should the ASAM Criteria® assessment indicates a need for stabilization services (medical detoxification), inpatient, and residential services.Upon completion of the assessment, prepares a written assessment summary that follows the ASAM Criteria® Comprehensive Assessment Report outline as described in the scope of work.Completes care coordination activities, as needed, with other entities to ensure individual client needs are identified, included in the assessment, and addressed in the Service Plan. Benefits & Wellness We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their familiesMultiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverageVision insuranceGroup life and disability insurancePet insurance401(k) plan with company matchInterest-free medical line of creditFinancial education, planning, and support resourcesMonetary company contribution toward eligible benefitsBilingual pay differentialGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first yearPaid Sick Time10 paid holidays annuallyComprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family membersTrip Reduction ProgramOngoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:ScholarshipsClinical supervisionContinuing Education Units (CEUs)Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:Gym membershipsCar rentalsFlights, hotels, movie tickets, and more