Salary:  $64,295 – 71,092 annually

Job Type: Full-time (Exempt)

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Essential Duties:

• Conduct clinical mental health and bio-psychosocial assessment to clients presenting 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 (current edition).
• Collaborate with clients to devise and enact a client-directed treatment plan for mental health treatment.
• Provide individual, couples, 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.
• Provide referrals to other treatment professionals, as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with other providers/agencies/parents/teachers, etc., as necessary.
• Attend weekly (as able) group supervision meetings with other behavioral health and substance abuse professionals.
• As necessary, report any abuse and/or safety concerns for clients to the appropriate agency or authorities.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA, AZBBHE rules and statutes, and ACA/ACSW ethical guidelines.
• Occasionally conduct substance abuse treatment groups, as needed.
• As necessary, consult with other NACA behavioral health and substance abuse professionals and clinical director to improve client care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirement:

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field which would qualify the candidate to become licensed as a mental health professional in the State of Arizona. Licensed to provide behavioral health services at the associate level, or willing to become licensed at the associate level in the State of Arizona. Preferred: licensed in Arizona at the independent level to provide behavioral services. Preferred: At least two years of experience providing psychotherapy to diverse ethnic populations (preferably Native Americans). Experience with using an electronic health record preferred. Native American language skills preferred. Must have a strong desire and interest to work with the population of this job classification. This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Must be current with required immunization per the NACA HR Policies and Procedures and Infection Control Policy. BLS and HIPAA Certification. Possess a valid state Driver’s License. Must pass a Level I Fingerprint Clearance and criminal background investigation in accordance with the HR Policy.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Knowledge of computer programs including NextGen system.
• Ability to work with persons in crisis or that expresses suicidal ideations.

*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. If you wish to exercise Indian Preference and you are a registered member of a federally or state recognized tribe, attach copy of tribal Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB).