Child and Family Therapist

Child and Family Therapist

Primary duties of the Child and Family Therapist include outpatient and home-based family, individual, and play therapy for a broad range of behavioral health problems. Knowledge and understanding of family systems theory, family dynamics, and family therapy is essential. Must also have field experience in working with multi-problem families, with the ability to relate well with families of varied lifestyles, backgrounds, and ethnicity. Crisis intervention, school and agency consultation, assessment, and treatment planning are included. There must be a willingness and ability to work in close cooperation with other team and project members, to share responsibilities, work distribution, and decision-making.

Job Description

• Conducting client assessments, including crisis assessment and management.
• Development and updating of comprehensive treatment plans for all clients.
• Management of all aspects of therapy, including referrals to additional resources when appropriate.
• Maintenance of client records according to applicable agency and professional standards.
• Completion of all necessary paperwork to assure the clinic receives payment from the appropriate funding source for all services rendered.
• Service provision shall be conducted at the clinic, the client's home, or other community sites as appropriate to the case while ensuring staff safety and ability to conduct the service.
• Active participation in department efforts to assess and provide customer service to both payer and clients.
• Assisting in department strategic planning and implementation through participation in department staffings, staff meetings, training, and other meetings as assigned.
• Active participation in agency affairs, including marketing, promotion of mental health services, development of programs, and other related duties as assigned.
• Active participation in on-site training, attending workshops and seminars, and conducting training based on workshops attended and/or expertise developed individually.
• Conducting necessary case management to ensure proper referral and follow-up on associated services.
• Participation and documentation of clinical supervision per clinic policy.
• Participation in the planning and delivery of wrap-around services for appropriate clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older; or minimum 18 years old and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member's scope of practice; or minimum 18 years old for select administrative positions.
• Must be able to provide or obtain an AZDPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must possess a valid Driver License.
• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or similar license in the state of Arizona.
• Experience working with clients in a mental health setting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches for treating mental health disorders.
• Ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic alliances with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach to client care.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer skills.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

Core Competencies

• People - Passionately believes in people and embraces diversity.
• Integrity - Does the right thing even when no one is looking.
• Learning - Challenges old paradigms with critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity.
• Accountability - Sets an intentional culture of personal responsibility; believes everyone carries the load.
• Relationships - Serves colleagues and consumers with love, empathy, and compassion.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical and working demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment, travel within the community as needed.
• Heavy exposure/use of computers, cell phones, office phones, etc.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods throughout work hours.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move 5 or more pounds.
• Must be able to respond appropriately and effectively in crisis situations by using good judgment and following Polara Health protocols.
• This position is considered Safety-Sensitive by Polara Health.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Up to 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays per Year
• Shift Pay (for select inpatient positions)
• Educational Reimbursement