Youth Psychotherapist
Salary: $56,139 – $71,094 annually
Job Type: Full-time (Exempt)
Closing Date: Until Filled
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Conduct clinical mental health and bio-psychosocial assessment to clients with mental health concerns, adjustment disorders, and comorbid substance abuse disorders.
- Diagnose mental health and comorbid substance abuse disorders in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
- Collaborate with youth and their parents to devise and enact a client-directed treatment plan for mental health treatment.
- Work collaboratively with NACA’s Reach UR Life team members (Mental Health Specialist, Case Manager, Program Data Specialist, etc.) to ensure grant requirements are met.
- Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy in accordance with an individual’s treatment plan and presenting issues/concerns. This treatment will be provided at an interval appropriate to the acuity of their mental health condition.
- Maintain the client’s charts in a timely manner and document all clinical contacts in the electronic health record.
- Provide case management to clients as needed, to facilitate their treatment and attainment of treatment goals.
- Coordinate care with other providers/agencies/parents/teachers, etc., as necessary.
- Attend weekly group supervision meetings with NACA’s behavioral health and substance abuse professionals.
- Maintain the appropriate level of licensure and supervision necessary to practice behavioral health in the State of Arizona, independently, or under supervision.
- Attend weekly individual supervision sessions with NACA’s Behavioral Health Director.
- Attend bi-weekly supervision meetings with NACA’s Reach UR Life Program Manager.
- As necessary, report any abuse and/or safety concerns for clients to the appropriate agency or authorities.
- Provides all clinical services to clients with the utmost of ethical standards and conduct, doing so in accordance with AZBBHE standards, ACA/ACSW ethical guidelines, and in line with the scope of NACA’s mission statement and vision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field; Two or more years of previous experience in providing psychotherapy to diverse ethnic populations (preferably Native Americans). Must be Licensed at the Associate level. Preferred: Licensed Independent Clinician in Arizona with direct experience assessing and managing clients. A Level I Fingerprint Clearance, Basic Life Support Certification, and HIPAA Certification required. Possess a valid state Driver’s License. Must pass a background check in accordance with NACA policy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Ability to work with persons in crisis or that expresses suicidal ideations.
- Must have multicultural background or training in this realm.
- Must be able to work cohesively with the BH team.
*Must complete and submit an NACA, Inc. Employment Application, Letter of Interest, Resume and Transcripts. Application can be obtained through website www.nacainc.org. Any question, please contact Human Resources at (928)526-2968. Employer exercises EEOC and Indian preference in accordance with the Indian Preference Act.