POSITION SUMMARY
Primary duties of the Child and Family Therapist include outpatient and home-based family, individual, and play therapy for a broad range of behavioral health problems. Knowledge and understanding of family systems theory, family dynamics, and family therapy is essential. Must also have field experience in working with multi-problem families, with ability to relate well with families of varied lifestyles, backgrounds, and ethnicity. Crisis intervention, school and agency consultation, assessment and treatment planning are included. There must be willingness and ability to work in close cooperation with other team and project members, to share responsibilities, work distribution, and decision-making.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Conducting client assessments, including crisis assessment and management.
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Development and updating of comprehensive treatment plans for all clients.
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Management of all aspects of therapy, including referrals to additional resources when appropriate.
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Maintenance of client records according to applicable agency and professional standards.
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Completion of all necessary paperwork to assure the clinic receives payment from the appropriate funding source for all services rendered.
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Service provision shall be conducted at the clinic, the client’s home, or other community sites as appropriate to the case while ensuring staff safety and ability to conduct the service.
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Active participation in department efforts to assess and provide customer service to both payer and clients.
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Assisting in department strategic planning and implementation through participation in department staffings, staff meetings, training and other meetings as assigned.
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Active participation in agency affairs, including marketing, promotion of mental health services, development of programs, and other related duties as assigned.
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Active participation in on-site training, attending workshops and seminars, and conduction training based on workshops attended and/or expertise developed individually.
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Conducting necessary case management to ensure proper referral and follow-up on associated services.
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Participation and documentation of clinical supervision per Clinic policy.
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Participation in the planning and delivery of wrap-around services for appropriate clients.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
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21 years of age or older; or minimum 18 years old and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member’s scope of practice; or minimum 18 years old for select administrative positions
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Must be able to provide or obtain an AZDPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
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Must possess a valid Driver License
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Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
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Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or similar license in the state of Arizona.
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Experience working with adult clients in a mental health setting is preferred.
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Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches for treating mental health disorders.
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Ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic alliances with diverse populations.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach to client care.
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Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer skills.
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Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
Company Overview: Polara Health is an accredited community mental health facility in Arizona, committed to providing exceptional mental health services to individuals of all ages. With our dedication to quality care and commitment to The Joint Commission accreditation standards, we strive to make a positive impact on the well-being of our clients and the community.
We Offer the Following Benefits to Full Time Employees:
Medical * Dental * Vision * Short and Long Term Disability * Life Insurance * Health Savings Account * Flexible Spending Account * Employee Assistance Program * 401(k) * Up to 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off * 10 Paid Holidays per Year * Shift Pay (for select inpatient positions) * Educational Reimbursement * Employee Wellness Committee and Wellness Portal