Remote Licensed Therapist - (Yuma)

BCBA Preferred!

The Therapist position reports to the BH Clinical Supervisor and is responsible for providing outpatient behavioral health treatment services to AHCCCS-eligible children, their families, and and/or adults. The Therapist provides behavioral and crisis management services to Easter Seals Blake Foundation (ESBF) members that include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, case management, and assessment. The Therapist works as part of a treatment team by participating in a member’s on-going treatment planning process.

What Easterseals Offers:

• Team Environment
• An additional 5000 dollars per year in incentive pay.
• Pay differential for bilingual individuals
• Clinical supervision with AZBHE registered clinical supervisors (LPCs, LCSWs) to obtain licensure
• Training in evidenced-based practices
• $1500.00 sign on bonus after 6 months of successful service.
• Flexible work schedule (ability to work weekends and evenings)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Payment assistance for licensure applications and fees once approved

If you have any questions or would like to talk about this position, please reach out to HR Generalist Zach Duron.

• W: 520-327-1529 ext. 7014

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (with or without accommodation):

• Meet requirements of productivity standards set for therapists
• Utilize DSM-V to provide diagnoses or diagnostic impressions for children and adults.
• Provides ongoing in-home, office-based, and/or community-based individual and/or group treatment, education and support to members and their family as indicated on the member’s service plan.
• Attends and participates in team meetings, clinical staffings (as needed), court hearings, and other meetings relevant to meeting the treatment needs of members.
• Develops treatment team recommendations for follow-up support and services.
• Any other duties as assigned
• Completes progress notes using the appropriate covered service billing codes and writes comprehensive and timely reports as required by funding source and/or system partners.
• Actively participates in the member’s/family’s Child and Family Team (CFT) or Adult Recovery Team (ART).
• Meet all initial and annual training requirements.
• Maintains member records in accordance with requirements set forth by the ESBF, ADHS, the RHBA and other funding sources.
• Provide effective crisis assessment and intervention including arranging for emergency psychiatric evaluation/hospitalization as indicated.
• Maintain clinical records in a timely manner according to standards.
• Provide testimony in court, as required
• Use best practice protocols in all therapeutic interventions: Utilizing evidence-based practice, determine appropriate therapeutic modality for each client (e.g., Parent-Child Relationship Therapy, Play-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, etc.)
• Use knowledge and skill in assessment and diagnosis utilizing ICD-10 criteria. Utilize DC 0-5 to provide diagnoses or diagnostic impressions for children aged birth to five.

Minimum Educational and Certification Requirements:

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related behavioral health field with two years related experience.
• Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Report for the last 3 years.
• Certified as a BCBA in good standing with the BACB or eligible to sit for the exam within 6-months
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with ASD preferred.
• Independent licensure by the Arizona Board of Psychology preferred.
• Associate Level License according to Arizona State requirements as a Behavioral Health Professional; or Master’s Level Therapist with the ability to obtain an associate license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Valid, unrestricted Arizona driver’s license and the willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. Must meet minimum requirements of agency insurance carrier.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position.
• Completion of BACB® approved 8-hour supervision course and willing to supervise behavior technicians, BCaBAs®, and/or those seeking supervision to sit for the exam preferred.

Easterseals Blake Foundation is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled Employer