Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary
Licensed Therapists complete assessments, collaborate with their clients to create individualized treatment plans, provide individual counseling, and group therapy sessions to assist clients with recovering from substance use disorder.
Licensed Therapists work closely with other treatment team members including BHTs, Peer Support Specialists, and clinical administration to provide high quality services to the patient population. Licensed Therapists will complete documentation in the EMR and work with the billing department for all necessary utilization review.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine clients' needs and progress.
- Develop, implement, and review personalized treatment plans for assigned caseload.
- Actively participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings / staffings.
- Responsible for providing group and individual counseling.
- Complete accurate clinical documentation same day as date of service.
- Maintain good standing with the AZBBHE and complete all continuing education requirements.
- Stay current with updated research and best practices.
- Secure client information per HIPAA standards.
- Attends and / or provides in-service training as needed.
- Promotes mission, vision, and values of the Axiom Care program.
Why Join Axiom Care?
Benefits - We take care of our team so you can take care of others. Enjoy medical and dental coverage through Banner|Aetna, vision insurance through EyeMed, a 401(k) with employer match through Principal, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO and sick time, and eight paid holidays-plus added perks like life insurance and wellness benefits.
Requirements
Required Skills / Abilities :
Must be proficient in computer applications and electronic medical record systems.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.Active Arizona Fingerprint Clearance CardCurrent Arizona Driver License and a current satisfactory 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones and professionals.Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technicalprocedures, or governmental regulations.
Strong assessment skills.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and analyze policies and procedures.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,customers, and the general public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Working knowledge of twelve step programs of recovery and other models of self-help options in thecommunity
Ability to have conversations with clients about harm reduction strategies.Qualification Requirements
Licensed with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LAC, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW,LASAC, LISAC) required.
Minimum one year of experience with providing substance use treatment to the AHCCCS population,justice involved persons, and chronically underhoused.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Master's Degree inPsychology, Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field.
Two to three years of experience working in behavioral health or substance abuse field preferred.Minimal supervision regarding use of time.Core Competencies :
Understand Substance Use Disorders - Understand models and theories of substance use disorders.Recognize the complex context of substance abuse.
Treatment Knowledge - Understand treatment philosophies, practices, and potential outcomes.Diversity & Cultural Competence - Cultivates opportunities through diverse people; respects andrelates well to people from varied backgrounds, understands diverse worldviews and is sensitive to
group differences; sees diversity6 as an opportunity, challenges bias and intolerance.
Clinical Evaluation - Assess / Screen clientsTreatment Planning - Analyze client assessment and other relevant factors to create a tailored orpersonalized plan to manage their recovery treatment. Ensure mutual understanding between
yourself, client, and team about the treatment plan and reassess as needed.
Group Counseling - Understand group theory and facilitate group growth. Describe and utilizeappropriate strategies, understand & work with processes and content.
Individual Counselling - Understand theory, functions, and techniques of individual counselling.Describe, select, and use appropriate strategies.
Documentation - Understand regulations, prepare accurate, concise notes, write comprehensive,clear psychosocial narrative. Record client progress in relation to treatment goals and discharge
summaries.