Tucson Indian Center
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Salary
$24 - $48 / HOUR
Provide culturally competent behavioral health therapy, assessments, and treatment planning for patients of all ages within the Urban Native Community. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care and maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.
Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and active Arizona State Licensure as a mental health therapist with at least three years of experience. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License, Fingerprint Clearance Card, and current BLS/CPR/AED certifications.
Applicants must upload all required certifications with their application. Applications submitted without the required certifications may not be considered.
Embraces and Embodies Tucson Indian Center’s (TIC’s) Identity Document’s Mission, Purpose and Vision Statements; Core Values; Guiding Principles and Strategic Goals. The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for providing dedicated, culturally competent, self-motivated, and compassionate Behavioral Health Therapy services to the TIC patients. This position requires maintaining active licensure in the State of Arizona and collaborating closely with our outpatient integrated treatment center team.
The Behavioral Health Therapist plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive therapeutic interventions, assessments, and treatment planning to help patients seeking support for a myriad of behavioral health conditions and/or co-occurring disorders. This position will carry a caseload of patients who may be referred internally or externally for individual, couples, or family therapy.
TIC serves individuals from all age groups, from birth to geriatric. The Behavioral Health Therapist must be proficient in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to all age groups, utilizing clinical judgement when selecting the therapeutic approaches and treatment plans based on the presenting concerns of the patient/guardian.
As TIC is a newly established outpatient clinic, this position will also be responsible for completing the initial Comprehensive Assessment (Biopsychosocial), Individualized Treatment Plan, and any other relevant assessments based on clinical necessity (substance use assessments, crisis plans, screening tools, etc.). The therapist’s expertise will guide the treatment journey for individuals and families seeking support, while ensuring cultural competency and capturing the unique needs of each member.
Administrative supervision will be provided by the Medical Business Office Manager / Practice Manager. Tucson Indian Center is actively seeking to contract with a Clinical Supervisor to support associate-level therapists in obtaining their necessary hours toward gaining independent licensure. The Clinical Supervisor will serve as an available resource to associate therapists who request and require these supervision hours. Therapists may also elect to receive clinical supervision from an outside source or an existing clinical supervisor at their discretion.
Requirements: Required
Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions. Excellent communication skills, both written, and verbal, to effectively and efficiently collaborate and document. Proficiency with electronic health records. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide culturally competent behavioral health services to the local American Indian Community. This competency is incorporated throughout assessments, patient interactions, and treatment interventions. Ability to manage a caseload while maintaining high-quality clinical care and attention to individual patient needs. Familiarity with clinical assessments, treatment planning, and knowledge and experience with the DSM to formulate a clinical diagnosis and diagnostic summary. Adherence to ethical standards, confidentiality, and local, state, and federal guidelines governing mental health practice. Compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach and attitude toward patients. Team-player, adaptable to change and growth, able to work independently and as a team. Must always demonstrate and model professionalism and integrity. Preferred
Experience working with underserved populations is strongly preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. Fluency evaluation is required if bilingual. Required Experience and Training: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Substance Use Counselor, or other related behavioral health fields. Arizona State Licensure as a mental health therapist (associate level required). Unrestricted, independently licensed to practice behavioral health in Arizona (preferred). A minimum of three (3) years of experience in behavioral health fields. Additional Requirements: Must possess and maintain a current, valid, and unrestricted Arizona Driver’s License throughout employment. No DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions within the past five (5) years. No more than two (2) at-fault accidents within the past three (3) years. Must be insurable by TIC’s liability auto policy. Must have an updated Immunization Record provided to Human Resources upon employment. Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment. Must pass alcohol/substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to random testing during the course of employment. Must maintain current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) throughout employment. Must present an Arizona DPS Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to employment. Must obtain HIPAA certification within two (2) weeks of hire. Working Conditions: Exposure to communicable disease & bloodborne pathogens, unpredictable environmental conditions, physical requirements. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and drive in the Tucson Urban area. The employee is occasionally required to sit; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Supervisory Status: Non-Supervisory; Reports to Medical Business Office Manager / Practice Manager.
No additional openings are live from this employer right now.
Personal Assistant
Administrative Support Assistant
Administrative Support Assistant
Full-time Float Infusion Registered Nurse (RN)
Full-time Float Infusion Registered Nurse (RN)
Cardiology Technician, HVI- Mercy