Clinical Therapist

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 45000 - 76000

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT JFCS

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 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 clinician is responsible for reviewing and signing all clinical documentation in a timely manner. The 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 approved by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AzBBHE).

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

This position requires flexible scheduling; clinicians are required to work five days a week. To help meet the needs of the clients clinicians must either: work two evenings a week (e.g. 11-8pm) or on Saturdays (Tuesday-Saturday schedule). Clinicians working Saturdays receive incentive pay. Adjustments to an agreed upon schedule will require approval of the Clinical Supervisor or the Vice President of Clinical Services.

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 or eligible for state licensure (i.e. demonstrate having passed the licensure exam or approval by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to take the licensure exam) at the time of hire and obtain licensure within six months of hire 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

Required Experience:

ABOUT JFCSJewish 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 ...