Licensed Behavioral Health Professional/Clinician

Job Description Job Description Position Summary The Behavior Health Professional/Clinician is an Arizona Board of Behavioral Health licensed mental health professional providing clinical services and leadership within the Assisted Group Living (AGL) Department. Under the direct supervision of the AGL Clinical Director, this is a highly skilled professional position which provides clinical services to the behavioral health and co-occurring clients including treatment planning, clinical behavioral health interventions, individual and group counseling, client screenings and intake assessments as well as discharge planning to a caseload of 40-50 clients. Moreover, this position is highly skilled leadership position which provides leadership and direction to behavioral health technicians who provide direct care to clients. The position is responsible for clinical oversight for all direct care personnel to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements, coordination with case management agencies, monitoring quality of service provision and advocacy for needed client services. This position is classified as Safety Sensitive. Does not have direct reports. Essential Functions: % of Time Care Delivery Delivers high-quality patient care and serves as a role model in maintaining standards of client care by carrying out the following duties: Coordinates in the admission, treatment/crisis/discharge planning processes of SMI individuals needing supportive, therapeutic housing and services in the AGL and Adult Behavioral Health Therapeutic Foster Care (ABHTFC) programs Conducts psychosocial assessments and utilizes them to create treatment plans Troubleshoots client behavior management issues and contracts for safety and desired behaviors Provides individual and group counseling to the ABHTFC and AGL participants as needed and clinically indicated, including substance use/misuse/abuse counseling as appropriate Meets with clients monthly to facilitate client treatment plan reviews and makes recommendations for ongoing treatment, behavioral health services and discharge planning Intervenes in client crises to facilitate appropriate services Completes incident reports as required per licensure regulations and follow up with outside agencies and clients as required Serve as primary point-of-contact for continued stay utilization management tasks Conducts psychoeducational and process groups intended to teach clients how to manage mental health symptoms, enhance coping skills and promote life skills Conduct small group clinical oversight sessions to assigned behavioral health technicians (BHTs) staffing clients to ensure BHTs are providing appropriate services and services to clients within the scope of their training and provide instructions for any areas of identified need for improvement Performs coordination of care functions with clients, stakeholders, and service team members to facilitate client’s clinical needs Provides on-call clinical coverage 85% Quality, Compliance and Continuous Improvement Ensures compliance with all FSL policies, procedures, and practices regarding the AGL program policies and procedures, and other contract and licensure requirements; and applies knowledge to the work in accordance with quality standards Provides input on client care/quality management Participates in external meetings as necessary to represent the department Attends and actively participates in initial and on-going training and development programs and opportunities, weekly clinical meetings, staff meetings, and demonstrates learned concepts on the job Participates in assigned work teams, as requested and appropriate Engages in continuous improvement efforts, as assigned, and strives to continuously improve the quality of care for clients Communicates daily and as necessary with colleagues, supervisor, and leadership 10% Miscellaneous Other duties as assigned 5% Requirements Education & Experience, Knowledge/Understanding Master's degree in counseling or social work Possess current LCSW, LPC, LMSW or LAC Minimum of one years of experience in the mental health field which can include employment and/or paid/unpaid internship Must complete CPR and FA training within one month of hire Valid unrestricted driver’s license Must be at least 21 years of age Clear fingerprint background screening through the Department of Public Safety and comprehensive background clearance Skills Strong verbal, written, reading, and listening communication skills to include communicating clearly, effectively, tactfully, and patiently to a diverse population Strong planning, organizing and prioritizing skills Excellent counseling skills Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor with the ability to build rapport and garner trust with others Strong planning, organizing and time management skills Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to make measurable progress on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Proficient in the use of a PC; in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Teams, and Word Abilities Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying, and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed. Ability to have reliable transportation, car insurance and to travel up to 75% of the time within the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan areas Willingness and ability to embody FSL’s core values: Have passion for our mission Follow the golden rule Do the right thing Begin with a can-do attitude Find a better way Be your best Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Works within the community traveling to various locations. Requires driving vehicle during daytime and nightime hours. Must be able to perform work both inside and outside, which requires stooping, bending and lifting of approximately 50 pounds. Requires working in various temperatures (inside and outside the home). Preferences Direct counseling experience with the SMI population

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US

Posted Date: 4/30/2025