Sr. Direct Care Provider

Responsible to take a lead role in the overall operation of assigned site. Provide training to staff, will model a high level of professionalism, promote positive communication, and skilled in SBH policy and procedure. Assists supervisor with necessary administrative and clinical tasks. Able to field questions on common practice.

Provides screening, assessment, treatment planning, life skills, pre-vocational training, related documentation, case management, crisis intervention, individual and/or group counseling services to seriously mentally ill and general mental health members in an inpatient environment. Responsible for contributing to and creating a recovery-based environment.

Job Preview at a Glance:

Sr DCP is responsible to take a lead role in the overall operation of assigned site. Provide training to staff, serves as a role model, and promotes positive communication, skilled in SBH policy and procedure. Assists supervisor with necessary administrative and clinical tasks. Able to field questions on common practice.
Provides screening, assessment, treatment planning, life skills, pre-vocational training, related documentation, case management, crisis intervention, individual and/or group counseling services to seriously mentally ill consumers in a residential environment. Responsible for contributing to and creating a recovery based environment.

Location & Schedule:

Phoenix Az, Thursday through Saturday and every other Sunday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Pay: Starting $18.53 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Must be assigned to no more than 2 members per shift (unless staffing concerns arise).
• Ensure Clinical Programming is conducted at designated times.
• Contributes to quality client care and effective treatment, demonstrating professional conduct in serving consumers.
• Plans and organizes activities.
• Performs direct service to inpatient consumers including individual, group, life skills training, behavior management, and crisis intervention.
• Will be expected to accompany, supervise and assist consumers when asked to do so.
• Engages in solution focused, strength based behavioral health/clinical services to consumers in accordance with company standards
• Assists consumers with community integration
• Effectively utilizes verbal and behavioral defusing and de-escalation techniques
• Supervises and monitors clients while in the crisis unit, checking vital signs as needed

Qualifications:

• Education & Qualifications:

  • Minimum requirement consists of a 21-year age,
  • An Associates degree and three years of full-time behavioral health experience.
  • Bachelors degree with an emphasis in Human Services, Counseling and Psychology plus one year of behavioral health experience preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to behavioral health totaling five years is acceptable.
  • Required to maintain a valid Arizona drivers license and pass motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes in order to transport clients, based upon need/requirements of the clinic and/or program.
  Required to maintain personal auto insurance per SBH guidelines.

Whats in it for You?

• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we are deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for both our employees and the individuals we serve is essential to our mission. SB&H remains dedicated to creating a workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, and empowered, and where diverse perspectives are celebrated. We also strive to ensure that the communities we serve receive compassionate, culturally responsive care in a welcoming and affirming space. Our commitment to DEI is unwavering, and we will continue to build an organization that reflects these values in everything we do.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/