Counselor

Description

Job description

Join Valle del Sol in our commitment to providing quality, culturally sensitive integrated primary care and behavioral health services to adults, children, and adolescents in need. Valle del Sol offers a diverse work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and the opportunity for training and advancement.

The Counselor provides counseling services and coordination of care for patients and families, utilizing individual, group, and/or family approaches as indicated by need. Maintains and manages a caseload of patients that varies in size depending on need. Responsible for service delivery including conducting intake assessments, participating in Child and Family Teams, and providing clinical oversight to teams.  Works with patients and their families to create individualized service plans, implements agreed upon interventions and monitors progress toward goal completion in accordance with the Arizona Vision and 12 Principles.  Works team to prevent and/or appropriately respond to crises and to minimize out-of-home placement.  Monitors patients’ level of acuity/need and recommends appropriate level of case management and/or psychiatric services accordingly.  Promotes patients/family independence and assists with transition planning.

Specialties:        General Mental Health, Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse (IOPSA), Opioid   Treatment Program (OTP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), School-Based, SMI

Salary:  Master Level No License $56,000 / Master Level Associate License $72,000 / Master Level Independent License $85,000

Loan Repayment Program

*** NHSC Loan Repayment Program - awards up to $50,000 in exchange for a two-year commitment to provide primary medical, dental, or mental/behavioral health care at approved sites in high-need, underserved areas. HRSA has removed the two-tier scoring, allowing all applicants to receive up to $50,000 in awards regardless of HPSA score. NHSC LRP recipients are eligible to extend their service and potentially pay off all of their educational debt with continuation contracts.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Flexible work schedules
• Vision insurance

Valle del Sol is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. At Valle del Sol, we believe in promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Qualifications

Job qualifications

• 18 years of age or older; and
• Master's degree in a counseling related field is required (professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, counseling psychology, substance abuse counseling)
• Preferred but not required upon hire: Hold an active associate level or independent level behavioral health license, as approved by AZBBHE (LMSW, LAC, LAMFT, LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
• Applicant can start within 90 days of graduation, continued employment will be contingent upon verification of degree
• Must have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide the behavioral health services that the agency is authorized to provide and to meet the unique needs of client populations served by the agency, including children, and meet requirements for a BHT II or BHP.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and must be able to execute conflict resolution. 
• Ability to develop routine reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of Windows 365 environment and/or Electronic Health Records Systems.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive services
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must possess reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Must maintain current BLS certification
• Covid 19 Vaccination or Qualified Exemption (Religious or Medical).
• TB Screening Record and PPD/QuantiFERON/Chest x-ray as applicable upon hire
• Vaccinations/Titer’s Test/Declination Form: Flu, Hep B, MMR, Tdap, Varicella