Licensed Independent Behavioral Health Counselor

Job Description

The Counselor serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary patient care team. This involves the delivery of outpatient therapeutic counseling services to patients. The Counselor provides direct patient counseling services with a focus on general mental health to individuals, families, and groups. Work performance is reviewed for conformance to policies, procedures, and practices related to behavioral health service delivery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Affords appropriate therapeutic counseling services for individuals, families, and/or groups presenting with problems related to general mental health and/or substance abuse, that are within the scope of the Counselor’s license, education, and skills.
• Provides behavioral health related prevention/education services to the community in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation, billing, and program audit support.
• Participates in case staffing meetings and peer review sessions.
• Collaborates with the care team and other internal and external health care providers for shared patients to facilitate patient care and follow-up, while promoting the healthcare home mission in all aspects of service delivery.
• Supports the organization as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required.
• Active and unrestricted AZBBHE licensure as a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), or Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) is required- Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) is preferred.
• Three years of specialized experience in mental health and/or substance abuse with diverse populations is strongly preferred. Experience working with underserved populations is also strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. Fluency evaluation is required.
• Possess current and unrestricted Arizona driver’s license with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years. No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must maintain a valid AZ driver license during employment. Must be insurable by the NATIVE HEALTH liability auto policy.
• Must present a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to employment.
• Must pass alcohol/substance abuse testing upon employment, and submit to random testing during the course of employment.
• Must have an updated Immunization (IZ) Record.
• Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and provide an update annually.
• Must obtain a CPR and First Aid Card within ninety (90) calendar days of employment and maintain valid updated training during employment.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention.
• Ability to deliver strong clinical services to individuals, families, and/or groups.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and ethical principles at all times.
• Ability to accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time.
• Ability to plan own work and carry out assignments effectively and completely.
• Must have strong listening, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with patients, providers, and staff.
• Ability to establish rapport and gain the confidence of others (providers, case managers, primary care team, patients and associates).
• Must be able to work with confidential material without betraying the trust of patients, families, or the agency- in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations, as well as agency policies.
• Ability to assess quality of patient care and make improvements, as needed.
• Knowledge and competence in supporting the cultural, social, and economic backgrounds of a diverse service population with traditionally underserved needs.
• Knowledge of mental health issues of the diverse populations served.
• Knowledge of existing social and behavioral health resources available for patient care.
• Knowledge of and skills to provide brief intervention counseling focused on adults and/or children with general mental health and/or substance abuse challenges.
• Enhance and promote the core values and mission of NATIVE HEALTH.
• Always exercises the utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in customer transactions.
• Remains current and completes on time all assigned Relias trainings and other training related to the health promotion and disease prevention of the persons served in the program.
• Proficient with computer-based applications such as MS Office, Adobe, and electronic health record.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits - Up to 5% Matching Contribution
• Paid Time Off/Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Program/Gym pass Subscription

Starting Annual Salary

$81,972.80

Location of Worksite

777 W. Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85210