Clinician | Phoenix, AZ

Detailed Information

  • Location: Phoenix, AZ

  • Company: Arizona Youth & Family Services

providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults and families. The overall mission of AYFS is to provide services that are: High Quality Strength-based Family-centered Client specific Age appropriate Culturally sensitive Behavioral Measurable Collaborative AYFS is currently seeking experienced, professional, creative and energetic individuals to work in a new and progressive agency!

JOB DESCRIPTION : Under the direction of the AYFS Clinical Director, the school-based clinician is responsible for collaborating with the clinical team, school, and family to determine the behavioral and mental health needs for the client and assist in meeting their goals. This is

achieved through the development of comprehensive backssments, treatment plans, crisis plans, and by working within a multimodal team to increase the client's success in the home, school, and community.

The AYFS school-based clinician provides individual, family, and group counseling through evidence-based, culturally competent, family-focused approaches to a diverse population. The AYFS school-based clinician also collaborates with other agencies such as DCS, DDD, JPO, and the PCP to ensure needs are effectively met. Participation in regular individual and group supervision that supports licensure requirements is expected, and clinicians must maintain good standing with Az BBHE. The

clinician also participates in the after-hours on-call administrator rotation to provide telephonic support and guidance to staff working in the field and families.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree from an accredited school in the field of social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or related behavioral health field Licensure through the Az BBHE preferred Must be eligible to receive and maintain a DPS fingerprint clearance Able to effectively communicate with supervisors, caregivers, clients, and other team members Knowledge and understanding of child abuse laws, HIPAA requirements Understanding of cultural issues and demonstration of cultural competence Meeting or exceeding documentation deadlines and expectations Spanish-speaking preferred

View Jobs by Category >>

Related Jobs