Behavioral Health Clinician (Yuma)

Description

Easterseals Blake Foundation started as the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Southern Arizona. Since then, we have expanded our services to better serve our community members. We are now one of Arizona's top providers of comprehensive behavioral health services, child welfare, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve more than 40,000 individuals and families across 10 counties and support more than 3,700 children in Foster Care throughout Southern Arizona. Are you ready to make profound, positive differences in people's lives every day?

We offer our full-time employees the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Employer paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

The BH Clinician (BHC) is responsible for comprehensive coordination of behavioral health services for adult and child members who are eligible for enrollment with public behavioral health services. The BHC will meet the BHT requirements (OP). The BHC assesses the member’s behavioral health needs and eligibility for services. The BHC also coordinates communication between the member and other providers or community agencies to ensure coordination of care. The BH Clinician is also available to provide Intake, assessment as well as offer therapeutic and support services.

What Easterseals Offers:

• $1,000.00 bonus will be paid at 3 months after the start date (Must remain employed with Easterseals Blake Foundation during 3 months to receive bonus)
• An additional 5000 dollars per year in incentive pay based on productivity
• Team Environment
• Payment assistance for licensure applications and fees once approved
• Training in evidence-based practices
• Flexible work schedule (ability to work weekends and evenings)
• Pay differential for bilingual individuals

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screens, evaluates and schedules referred members who may be in need of behavioral health services.
• Researches eligibility for behavioral health services.
• In conjunction with clinical staff, develops and monitors member service plans.
• Assists members in securing necessary behavioral health services from EBF or other appropriate providers.
• When indicated in member's service plan will provide rehabilitation services that include: living skills training, cognitive rehabilitation, and supported employment services to enrolled members.
• When indicated in member's service plan will provide support services that include: case management, personal assistance, family support, peer support, respite care, and transportation services to enrolled members.
• May provide individual, family, and/or group counseling based on needs as determined by the Clinical Director and EBF policies.
• May conduct updates on annual assessments and develop treatment plans as determined by the Clinical Director and EBF policies.
• In coordination with the treatment team, the BHC facilitates Child and Family Team and Adult Recovery Team meetings to review progress/barriers and determine appropriateness of services and medical necessity of services.
• Maintains member records in accordance with agency and funding source requirements.
• Provides complete documentation and reporting of member behavioral health services in accordance with agency and funding requirement.
• Attends and participates in all professional meetings and clinical staffing.
• Performs crisis intervention and solution-focused interventions.
• Links members to other community resources as part of outreach services.
• Arranges transportation of members to behavioral health appointments as necessary.
• Participates in ongoing program planning and development.
• Ensures services are provided in a culturally competent manner.
• Adheres to all EBF policies, procedures and protocols in addition to State/RHBA regulations.
• Will maintain EBF productivity, timelines and quality standards set forth by EBF.
• May facilitate or participate in individual or group skills training as determined by the clinical director.
• Will conduct Rapid Response and/or Intakes based on the needs of the assigned work location.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• HS diploma or equivalency diploma with 18 credit hours of post high school education in a field related to behavioral health services PLUS two years of full-time behavioral health work experience
• HS diploma or equivalency diploma with at least four year of behavioral health experience
• Master’s Degree in a field related to behavioral health
• Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to behavioral health
• Bachelor’s Degree and at least one year of full-time behavioral health work experience
• Associate’s Degree and at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience

Regulatory:

• Clean criminal background checks.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Obtain and maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Valid, unrestricted Arizona driver’s license and the willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. Must meet minimum requirements of agency insurance carrier.
• Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong Clinical knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of managed care systems, AHCCCS/Title XIX medical assistance screening, and RBHA policies and practices.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with well-developed problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, project management and multitasking skills.
• Skill in using business software such as email, MS Office, smart phones, office equipment and electronic health records.
• Flexibility and ability to respond to changing priorities.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Displays cultural sensitivity and demonstrates the ability to form constructive and collaborative working relationships with others from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate in a culturally inclusive manner and being open to other people’s differences.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as face mask, gown, goggles, and gloves, for any amount of time necessary to provide a physical barrier to protect the employee and others.
• Must be able to work in-office and remotely.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
• Must be able to operate a computer, phone and other office equipment.
• Must be able to stoop, squat, reach, stretch, ascend and descend stairs.
• May work in an office setting.

Easterseals Blake Foundation and Aviva are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative action employer that promotes a work environment of inclusion and diversity. We are committed to provide employment opportunities to all candidates based on their qualifications free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have any questions, require assistance or reasonable accommodations while seeking employment, please contact the Human Resource Department at HR@blake.easterseals.com or call 520-327-1529.