Therapist - Tucson, AZ (IHC Broadway)

Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for career growth.

Benefits

• Top-level compensation packages
• Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits
• Career and compensation advancement programs
• Student loan forgiveness programs
• 401k company match
• Bilingual pay differential
• Holiday, PTO, and employer-paid life insurance
• Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement
• Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision

About the role

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

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 groups, review and sign off on assessments, service plans, and discharge summaries within 24 hours of receiving the documents in the electronic health record.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and controls established by the organization, the HIPAA Privacy Officer, and/or the HIPAA Security Officer regarding access to, protection of, and the use of PHI.
• Meet productivity expectations of providing 440 units monthly (22 hours weekly).
• Perform other related duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.

Requirements

• Master’s level or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• No fewer than 2 years of experience working in the public behavioral health system (preferably with members with SMI).
• Licensed in the State of Arizona.
• 18 years of age or older.
• 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).