Behavior Health Counselor/Clinical Manager - Licensed

Salary : $75,000.00 - $107,072.00 Annually

Location : Florence AZ 85132, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202500282

Department : Juvenile Court Services

Division : Juvenile Court Services

Opening Date : 12 / 06 / 2024

Description

Juvenile Court Services is seeking a licensed behavior health counselor / clinical manager. First review of applications is 12 / 31 / 2024

This posting will remain open until filled.

WHY US?

Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Plus paid vacation, sick, and holidays? And benefit plans that include things like hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental... and more! We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Director or designee, this position provides supervision, consultation and management of professional mental health clinical staff and oversees the development, implementation, and daily clinical services and / or behavioral health programs within Juvenile Court Services.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within this range. The full salary range for this position is $66,920 - $107,072.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

This position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not a covered position under the Judicial Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will", and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Example of Duties

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage, coordinate, and oversee the administration of clinical staff while fostering a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth; document clinical supervision as required; plans, develops, and implements comprehensive clinical treatment programs and clinical care services, in alignment with the organization's mission and goals.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, tools, and protocols to ensure high quality care and case coordination, whether provided internally or by external service providers.
• Ensure compliance with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, professional standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in clinical care and clinical supervision.
• Conduct one-on-one counseling and group counseling; complete documentation to include but not limited to consents, assessments, ISPs, coordination of care with team members, individual therapy, and group therapy.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based practice among clinical team members by facilitating training, education, and professional development ensuring compliance and competency with regulations.
• Develop and maintain suicide prevention and intervention program inclusive of risk assessment instruments for detained youth.
• Participate in the collection of data, and maintain records as needed to evaluate clinical program effectiveness while identifying areas for improvement and implement quality improvement guidelines to enhance processes and outcomes; monitor key performance indicators related to safety, satisfaction, and outcomes.
• Complete all necessary assessments and treatment plans, including comprehensive functional assessments of the mental health care and community support needs of the individual and family.
• Develop goal-focused Community Support and Rehabilitation Plans based on functional assessment of client and other supports as appropriate and requested by client, including family members and / or other natural supports, service providers.
• Manage risks, crises, and emergencies and utilize reasonable procedures in cases involving clients who present with potential assaultive, self-harm, suicide, abuse, or other violent intent and develop treatment plans as required.
• Participate in the delivery of a variety of educational presentations and serve as the in-house behavioral health coordinator for specialty courts.
• Facilitate detention staff training for suicide prevention and intervention, mental health, and crisis intervention in accordance with AZ State Detention Standards.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and restricted Court information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, grasp handle, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, stand, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity. May need to utilize verbal de-escalation techniques on youth in a facility setting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work is performed primarily in an office setting and / or a secure 24 / 7 juvenile detention facility

Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below :

15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

Quarterly Wellness Challenges

Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees (Above listed benefits are in effect as of January 7, 2024)

INSTRUCTIONS : The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated along with your application.

All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Attaching or referencing a resume will not be considered responsive. Answers related to specific job experience must be reflected on your application. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and partial information can result in disqualification.

The department will use the email address and phone number listed on your application to contact you for interviews and status notifications.

Do you understand that if you choose to omit, provide incorrect or outdated information you may be omitted from notifications about important steps in the recruitment process, including self-scheduling for interviews?

Do you understand that this position is not covered under the Pinal County Merit System, nor the Judicial Merit Rules System. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will", meaning the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

Are you currently licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners?

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners license number.

If not applicable, type "N / A" in the box below.

Please indicate the number of years of experience you have working in a mental health care system, child welfare system, juvenile probation, court / criminal justice system, or social services agency with a focus on working with families and / or children.

Have you ever been terminated, discharged, or forced to resign from any position?

If you answered yes to the question above, please name the employer, explain the circumstances and date of occurrence.

If not applicable, type "N / A" in the box below.

The Superior Court in Pinal County conducts an extensive background investigation of criminal history.A criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually and based on job requirements. However, felony convictions and some violent misdemeanor convictions may result in disqualification for employment with the Superior Court."Crime" as used in this section means any and all felonies, misdemeanors, and serious driving offenses. "Crime" does not include minor civil traffic offenses."Convicted" means that you have been found guilty by a court or jury, pleaded guilty or no contest to a crime and / or have been sentenced for a crime, whether incarcerated, placed on probation, fined or received a suspended sentence.Do you understand you will be required to pass an extensive background that includes a criminal history check (which may include additional evaluations), in addition to education and employment verification?

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS : In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the Juvenile Court Services Department shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with residents (detained juveniles), who has :

2) been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or

3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.

Please acknowledge you have read and understand the PREA requirements.

If you are applying for preference points, please indicate which category below.

To be awarded preference points, you must upload required supporting documentation such as DD214.

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Salary : $66,920 - $107,072