What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - CHS (Prescott/Prescott Valley & Cottonwood) position at Yavapai County, AZ?
Salary : $63,301.32 - $80,709.17 Annually
Location : Prescott Valley or Cottonwood, AZ
Job Type : Full Time - Exempt
Job Number : 202400494
Department : Community Health Services - CHS
Opening Date : 12 / 20 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Role
Are you seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to make a positive impact in your community?
Our Community Health Services is currently looking for a Counselor to join our team.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in social work or counseling. Working under minimal supervision, the Counselor will be an integral part of the healthcare team, responsible for delivering integrated, short-term, patient-focused assessment, intake, and counseling services to patients at the Community Health Center of Yavapai (CHCY) in an outpatient setting.
There are two positions available, providing services at our health center locations in Prescott / Prescott Valley and Cottonwood.
Review full class specification for Counselor
Major Duties, Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive patient focused services within an integrated primary medical care model and documents in accordance with regulations for licensure in Arizona, State and Federal Program Guidance Manuals and the requirements of other payors.
- Performs various duties to include assessment, diagnosis, planning of intervention, treatment and evaluation of therapy.
- With input from the patient and other staff, makes an initial assessment, develops the treatment plan that addresses clinical goals and objectives (targeted behavior change) and establishes realistic time frames to achieve those goals. Coordinates and consults with primary care providers and other health care providers as needed.
- Provides intake and counseling services to patients in individual or group settings based on treatment plan goals.
- Documents services provided to patients in accordance with department standards including required consents forms, progress notes, treatment plans and discharge plans.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education :
Master's degree in Behavioral Science including, but not limited to, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work.
Experience :
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in social work or counseling.
Additional Requirements :
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Must possess Certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Must possess appropriate licensure through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to perform required duties.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to :
ELECTIVE COVERAGE
PLEASE NOTE
This position requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Science including, but not limited to, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling, or social work. Do you meet this qualification?
Must have at least three (3) years of experience in social work or counseling.How much experience do you have?
Are you certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)?
Do you have appropriate licensure through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to perform required duties?
You must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Which locations are you interested in applying for?
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Salary : $63,301 - $80,709
