Arizona's Children Association

Apache Junction, Arizona, United States

Co-Located Clinician / Therapist

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Would you like to help build a stronger Arizona for children and families? Would you like to make a direct impact, right in your own community? We have a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Therapist / Clinician in our Apache Junction office and Healing Hearts Queen Creek. As a Clinician / Therapist with Arizona's Children Association you will have the opportunity to provide clinical evaluation and assessment of clients and their familys situation, provide group and/or individual therapy, maintain clinical files and complete required progress reports. You may also be working with school programs, referral agencies and other outside resources. **This position is Co-Located at Healing Hearts - Queen Creek & requires Associate Level Licensure**

Who We Are:
Founded in 1912, Arizonas Children Association is one of the oldest and largest statewide comprehensive child welfare and behavioral health not-for-profit agencies in Arizona. Located in all 15 Arizona counties, we provide a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of more than 40,000 children, youth and families each year.

Why Youll Love Working For Us:
When working with AzCA, youll be surrounded by highly talented and dedicated individuals who are committed to our mission of protecting children, empowering youth, and strengthening families. At Arizona's Children Association, our employees are our most valuable asset; and as such we offer a wide range of benefits to aid your health and wellness including:
Eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision plans on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 8 paid holidays
403B Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement and Discounts
Clinical Licensure Reimbursement

Find your passion. Join our Team!

Essential Job Functions:

  • Conducts a full and ongoing assessment utilizing the program specific protocol, including verbal and written diagrams, summarizes central issues, themes and agreements reached, develops operational problem definition, assess structural functioning of individual in relationship to environment/milieu/family, conducts thorough child/family strengths and needs assessment.
  • Engages the child/ family collaboratively in order to create safety and stability for each family member.
  • Builds rapport and credibility simultaneously with varying individuals, family members, populations, stakeholders, and community members. Relates to variety of individuals with professionalism, warmth, empathy, acceptance and humor.
  • Develops and implements successful trauma informed intervention including identifying the treatment method, collaboratively establish treatment plans that identify issues, goals and measurable objectives that are achievable in a reasonable time frame, interventions/strategies that address the assessment issues, and maintains timely progress notes that reflect movement towards goals/objectives.
  • Plans for client treatment discharge/termination including establishing treatment plans that addresses projected length of care and discharge criteria, helping the family plan and prepare for discharge needs, maintaining progress notes that reflect movement towards goals/objectives. Makes follow-up referral as needed.

Co-Located

  • Provide behavioral health consultations for patients at pediatric clinic
  • Complete consultation documentation notes and scheduling for pediatric clinic
  • Develop caseload for new clients at AzCA when assessed need for ongoing therapy for consult patients at pediatric clinic
  • Submit referrals for new patients to enroll in services with AzCA for ongoing services at pediatric unit
  • Staff with pediatric unit professionals to coordinate care for patients at pediatric clinic
  • Assess patients at pediatric clinic in crisis situations and complete safety planning when needed
  • Complete intakes for new AzCA patients referred from pediatric clinic
  • Case manage all AzCA patients on caseload providing CFTs, professional staffings and referrals for internal and external referrals for clients.
  • Provide therapy services for AzCA clients on caseload who attend pediatric clinic


Minimum Education & Experience:

  • Masters Degree in Social Work or related field of study from an accredited college or university.
  • 2 years relevant experience to include provision of clinical services
  • Associate License required

Minimum Qualification & Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years of age (licensing requirement).
  • Possess a valid Arizona drivers license and be insurable under the agencys automobile policy.
  • Must be able to provide own transportation to and from clients homes and/or other relevant organizations/agencies
  • Must be able to provide DPS fingerprint clearance.
  • Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position.
  • An individual may qualify for this position if the individual is able to perform safely the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.



AzCA is an EEO/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employer

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