Independent Licensed Therapist

Childrens Clinics is seeking a Full-Time Independent Licensed Therapist to work with the Birth to 5 population.

As a member of the Clinical Operations Team this individual will support a dynamic team of providers and staff serving a population consisting primarily of children with complex medical needs.

This position is responsible for:

• Facilitating therapy with individuals and groups for children and teens co-facilitating groups and being able to handle any crisis interventions within the group setting
• Individual and family therapy
• Requires proper documentation of all sessions and any other additional paperwork such as service plans etc. and supervisory experience to help document hours for independent licensure.
• Conducts a full and ongoing assessment utilizing the program specific protocol including verbal and written diagrams summarizes central issues themes and agreements reached develops operational problem definition assess structural functioning of individual in relationship to environment/milieu/family conducts thorough child/family strengths and needs assessment
• Engages the child/ family collaboratively in order to create safety and stability for each family member
• Builds rapport and credibility simultaneously with varying individuals family members populations stakeholders and community members. Develops and implements successful trauma informed intervention including identifying the treatment method collaboratively establish treatment plans that identify issues goals and measurable objectives that are achievable in a reasonable time frame interventions/strategies that address the assessment issues and maintains timely progress notes that reflect movement towards goals/objectives
• Plans for client treatment discharge/termination including establishing treatment plans that addresses projected length of care and discharge criteria helping the family plan and prepare for discharge needs maintaining progress notes that reflect movement towards goals/objectives. Makes follow-up referral as needed
• Conducts educational activities to promote client understanding of the impact of trauma treatment issues including medication diagnosis parenting skills
• Performs other duties as assigned and required

Age of Patients attended to by employee in this position:

• Neonatal (newborn)
• Pediatric (birth-13)
• Young Adult (14-21)
• Adult (21-65)

In addition to competitive salary we offer you and your family a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Dental Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Group Term Life in addition to voluntary life insurance
• Corporate Care (sick child/adult/pet)
• Pet Care program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Supplemental insurance
• Flexible Work Strategies (depending on position)
• And more

As a member of the Patient and Family Services team the Therapist will join a strong interdisciplinary team serving a diverse patient population consisting primarily of children to young adults with complex medical needs including behavioral health concerns/diagnoses. The desired candidate will have clinical experience assessment skills knowledge and utilization of Best Practices and excellent engagement skills. The Therapist will evaluate and assess the needs of the patient and provide clinical outpatient services (individual family and group services).

Applicants must have a current LMSW and/or LCSW license or eligible for licensure in AZ. Must have graduated from an accredited Masters degree program in Counseling Therapy Psychology or related field by an accredited educational institution with relevant experience. Minimum two years experience working with children and families in the behavioral health system. Current BLS/CPR certification required. EMR/EHR NextGen preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Masters Degree in Social Work or related field required

Experience:

• Two or more years of related experience required
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Licenses and Certificates:

• Arizona Licensure
• LPC or LCSW required
• BLS certification required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
• Knowledge of Behavioral Health Best Practices
• Knowledge of Crisis Intervention
• Knowledge of Child & Family Team Protocol/Care Coordination Services
• Ability to provide individual family and group services

Fingerprint Clearance:

Employees are required to maintain a current Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Proof of a current fingerprint clearance card must be received within 90 days of employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. While performing the duties of this job the employee may potentially be exposed to infectious organisms during routine and emergency situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY: 2

Category 1: Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required.

Category 2: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood body fluids or tissue but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood body fluids or tissue but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure should be readily available.

Category 3: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood body fluids or tissue and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood body fluid or tissues.

Childrens Clinics reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time in accordance with business needs. This document is not intended to list all duties of the job. It is descriptive only of the chief duties and responsibilities.