Children's Community Care Clinical Therapist

Position Summary

Provides care and services for children and families with multifaceted needs that may include stabilization in living environment, coordination of placements, and support and services when discharging from higher levels of care. Services provided are primarily in the community and client's living environment. Services may include comprehensive assessment and treatment planning, individual and family therapeutic interventions, and close collaboration with the clinical team to determine and guide service provision. Position will lead a team to navigate and meet the comprehensive needs of the child and family.

Job Description

• Provide regular and consistent services and supports to clients identified as appropriate for community supports
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children (ages 6-18) to determine mental and behavioral health needs
• Provide individual and family therapeutic interventions as appropriate
• Manage clinical treatment including crisis assessment and support as needed
• Work closely with other members of the Community Care Team to ensure client's integrated and holistic care needs are met
• Conduct service provision primarily in the client's living and other environments as necessary or appropriate
• Provide outreach and engagement when needed
• Closely collaborate with other care teams within Polara to coordinate and meet client needs (Inpatient Hospital, Crisis Stabilization Unit, Outpatient Services, Primary Care)
• Attend Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTs)
• Participate as a team member and attend scheduled staffings and supervision
• Partner with client, family, and team to identify treatment goals
• Maintain clinical records per agency policy and procedure
• Attend all team meetings, case reviews, staff meetings, supervisory sessions, and in-service trainings
• Manage all aspects of treatment, including referrals to additional resources when appropriate
• Perform 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 and maintain a valid Driver License, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Polara Health subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Polara Health's policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Polara Health intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.