Counselor/Clinical Therapist
Counselor/Clinical Therapist
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USD 55000 - 65000
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$1500 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days of employment!
Jewish Family & Childrens Services of Southern Arizona (JFCS) is a nonprofit non-sectarian behavioral health agency that provides specialized therapy counseling and social services to the greater Tucson community. For over 80 years JFCS has helped thousands of children families adults and seniors regardless of religion race ethnicity gender age or ability to pay.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Counselor/Clinical Therapist will be responsible for performing psychotherapy services including assessment treatment plan development crisis and discharge planning as well as individual group and family counseling for clients. The Counselor/Clinical Therapist is responsible for reviewing and signing all clinical documentation in a timely manner. The Counselor/Clinical Therapist will also act as a clinical consultant to the treatment team as indicated and will collaborate with outside agencies as required in delivering services.
JFCS offers exceptional clinical training opportunities and clinical supervision. Graduates from clinical programs and associate level clinicians interested in obtaining independent licensure are supervised by seasoned supervisors who meet the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AzBBHE) requirements for clinical supervisors.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide psychotherapy specific to the clients identified treatment needs through individual family or group therapy. This could include but not be limited to trauma-focused treatment CBT play therapy and other evidenced-based treatments
- Provide client advocacy and assistance when appropriate to the clients clinical progress
- Ensure that each client has appropriate clinical documentation including but not limited to clinical assessments individualized treatment plans progress notes crisis plans and discharge plans
- Meet treatment standards as specified in contracts or special grants and agency protocols in terms of timeliness of service number and duration of services provided and timeliness of paperwork and reporting completion
- Adhere to agency protocols legal and contract requirements and professional standards regarding documentation and electronic record keeping
- When clinically appropriate advocate and assist clients in seeking other appropriate services or supports in the community
- Collaborate with outside agencies when necessary for the treatment of the client
- Attend weekly supervision as directed by Clinical Supervisor
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
WORK HOURS SCHEDULE & FLEXIBILITY
Work hours are afternoons and evenings to 8:00 PM Monday through Thursday and morning and afternoon to 4:00 PM on Friday and are located in office.
COMMUNICATION AND INTERFACE
- Engage in respectful and ongoing communication and problem solving with others
- Act as a positive and professional ambassador for the Agency both internally and in the greater community
- Collaborate and consult with other staff members and participate in supervision on therapeutic practices and case presentation
- Coordinate and collaborate with outside agencies and services when needed as part of the clients therapy and treatment planning
- Establish positive therapeutic relationships with clients
- Deliver high quality service in a wide range of situations
- Adherence to highest ethical standards
- Ability to work with and engage in service with difficult and/or ambivalent individuals and families
PROBLEM SOLVING AND JUDGEMENT
- Excellent ability to analyze data and identify trends
- Follow established procedures while being creative and taking initiative
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Take all practical steps to ensure a work environment that is safe friendly helpful and free from harassment or bullying
- Must be able to handle all facets of the business both standard and non-standard situations
REQUIREMENTS
- Masters degree in Counseling Social Work Marriage and Family Counseling or related behavioral health field
- Licensed in the State of Arizona at the Associate level preferred but not required
- Working knowledge of community resources
- Strong written verbal presentation and communication skills
- Positive attitude proactive mentality responsive and strong work ethic
- Follow established procedures while being creative and taking initiative
- Must be willing to accept feedback and respond in professional manner
Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance and pass a background check
Employment Type
Full-Time
