Position Summary

The Licensed Clinical Therapist/Clinical Supervisor will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, which will provide a comprehensive care program for clients receiving behavioral health services at Southwest Center (SWC). The SWC Behavioral Health program is designed to empower clients to develop healthy choices and continue to live well irrespective of a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or HIV status. The Behavioral Health Program serves all people with general behavioral health outpatient services while also offering a special focus on outpatient treatment for members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).

As a licensed clinician/clinical supervisor under the direction of the Director of Mental and Social Wellness, the Therapist is responsible for addressing the behavioral health needs of SWC clients, specifically using psychotherapy for the purpose of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals, couples, families, and groups. The Therapist will provide psychotherapy to clients and/or refer the clients to other appropriate human services within the agency or the greater Phoenix area. The Therapist will also provide clinical supervision of other therapists or undergraduate/master's level interns.

Essential Functions

This job description serves only as a general description of anticipated day-to-day responsibilities of the position. Management retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychotherapy services for SWC clients, including initial assessment and ongoing psychotherapy.
• Create treatment plans, defining and prioritizing the areas to be addressed, working with the client to develop short- and long-term goals and the strategies for achieving them within a given time frame. Review all treatment plans with the Clinical Director for each client.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy to facilitate the changes the client desires or needs.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals both within and outside the agency to facilitate client treatment.
• Provide clinical supervision to other therapists or behavioral health undergraduate/master's level interns.

Administrative and Other Responsibilities

• Maintain mental health reports and records in a timely manner. Provide statistics and documentation required to maintain administrative records.
• Participate in outreach into the community to identify prospective clients and/or community needs and facilitate the satisfaction of those needs. Provide educational presentations, as needed, within the agency and throughout the community.
• Participate in mental health planning meetings, interdisciplinary care management meetings, assessment and planning conferences, and collaboration with other coordinated care staff.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of appropriate policies and procedures for SWC behavioral health programs.
• Assist with implementation of appropriate training for all behavioral health clinical staff.
• Participate in supervision with the Clinical Director or designated clinical supervisor as required by the Office of Behavioral Health Licensure, Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, and SWC policies and procedures.
• Promote positive client relations in accordance with SWC policies and procedures. Serve as an advocate for clients concerning their mental health needs.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate degree in behavioral health (e.g. Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology) with at two years clinical experience.

Actively licensed as a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the State of Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners or Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, respectively.

Credentialed with Medicare, Arizona Medicaid (AHCCCS) and major commercial plans. Work will start upon completion of credentialing.

Registered on CAQH for credentialing with health plans.

Provide NPI number.

Extensive knowledge of mental health and community resources.

Full understanding of HIPAA and protecting client confidentiality.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) software applications and competent in using electronic medical records (EMRs) and information systems in providing effective documentation of client care.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and always have access to transportation for work related duties.

By first day of employment able to present:

a valid level one fingerprint clearance card.

active CPR/First Aid certification; and

Tuberculosis (TB) test and clearance performed within past 365 days.

Flu Vaccination

Covid Vaccination

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other employees, contract agencies, community partners, and the public.

Professional, diplomatic, focused, and non-judgmental in difficult situations.

Be a highly organized self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task effectively and perform in a high stress and fast paced environment.

Able to work in fast paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities while maintaining a positive attitude.

Able to establish rapport and maintain effective communication with culturally diverse populations from a wide range of life circumstances and backgrounds.

Work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion.

Preferred Qualifications

Personal or professional experience regarding members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and Intersexed communities strongly preferred.

Personal or professional experience regarding people living with HIV/AIDS strongly preferred.

• Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• Office environment, exposure to computer screens for lengthy periods of time.
• The position requires extensive use of computers using a standard computer keyboard.
• This position may require evening and occasional weekend work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand; use hands, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• This position may require the employee to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.
• Requires operating standard office equipment (i.e., telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, etc.)
• All agency employees must be able to work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion.

How to Apply

Apply directly on our website: www.swcenter.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

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