Clinical Therapist

About jfcs

Jewish Family & Children's Services of Southern Arizona (JFCS) is a nonprofit, non-sectarian behavioral health agency that provides specialized therapy, counseling, and social services to the greater Tucson community. For over 80 years, JFCS has helped thousands of children, families, adults and seniors regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, age or ability to pay.

*$1500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment.*

Position Summary

The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for performing psychotherapy services including assessment, treatment plan development, crisis and discharge planning as well as individual, group and family counseling for clients. The clinician is responsible for reviewing and signing all clinical documentation in a timely manner. The Clinical Therapist will also act as a clinical consultant to the treatment team as indicated and will collaborate with outside agencies as required in delivering services.

JFCS offers exceptional clinical training opportunities and clinical supervision. Graduates from clinical programs and associate level clinicians interested in obtaining independent licensure are supervised by seasoned supervisors who meet the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AzBBHE) requirements for clinical supervisors.

• Essential responsibilities
• Provide psychotherapy specific to the client's identified treatment needs through individual, family or group therapy. This could include, but not be limited to, trauma-focused treatment, CBT, play therapy and other evidenced-based treatments
• Provide client advocacy and assistance when appropriate to the client's clinical progress
• Ensure that each client has appropriate clinical documentation, including but not limited to, clinical assessments, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, crisis plans and discharge plans
• Meet treatment standards as specified in contracts or special grants, and agency protocols in terms of timeliness of service, number and duration of services provided, and timeliness of paperwork and reporting completion
• Adhere to agency protocols, legal and contract requirements, and professional standards regarding documentation and electronic record keeping
• When clinically appropriate, advocate and assist clients in seeking other appropriate services or supports in the community
• Collaborate with outside agencies when necessary for the treatment of the client