What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Clinician position at Valleywise Health System?
Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, the Clinician works with an interdisciplinary team providing behavioral health consultation and services to patients and their families currently receiving primary care services with the patient-centered medical home model. This position coordinates, monitors, and provides direct services in the community, including professional counseling services, assessments, case management, support, and crisis interventions. This includes but is not limited to, screenings, assessments, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive enhancement therapy, supportive therapy, motivational interviewing, substance abuse, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-informed care, and other modalities. Services are provided at both the health center and in the community.
Annual Salary Range: $71,032.00 - $104,769.60
Qualifications
Education:
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Requires a Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
Experience:
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Must have a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible mental health psychotherapy-related experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Prefer prior experience working in an integrated healthcare program or conducting mental health assessments and treatments and family support.
Specialized Training:
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Prefer specialized training in chemical dependency assessment and treatment.
Certification/Licensure:
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Must be licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
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Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid AZ-issued driver's license in good standing, and must carry the AZ legally required minimum insurance coverage on a personal vehicle at all times.
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Must obtain a fingerprint clearance card as defined in Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) 36-425.03 and state licensing rule R9-10-1011(A)(4) within 90 days of employment.
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Requires BLS through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center within three months of hire into position.
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Prefer licensure as a Clinical Supervisor as issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Requires knowledge of chemical dependency and mental health and the ability to facilitate individual and family group counseling sessions with a dually diagnosed population.
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Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English, including professional-level usage of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Requires expertise in individual, group, and family psychotherapy models.
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Knowledge of evidence-supported practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive enhancement therapy, supportive therapy and motivational interviewing, substance abuse, trauma-informed care, and other modalities specific to integrated care settings.
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Must be approachable, people-oriented, and a good listener.
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Must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent customer service skills.
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Must be able to develop, implement, and maintain policies and processes.
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Requires the ability to be a creative, independent thinker.
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Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism, customer service, and enthusiasm.
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Must possess solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Salary : $71,032 - $104,770
