Therapist - Mental Health Residential Treatment Center

Job Description

Job Description

Montare Behavioral Health is currently hiring for a Primary Therapist for our Mental Health Residential Treatment center located in the North Phoenix Area!

SCHEDULE / AVAILABILITY:
Full Time, Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for individual, group and family counseling sessions.
• Conducts client psychosocial assessment, develops and monitors the implementation of individualized treatment plans, carries out client intake process, and is available to solve any pertinent issues.
• Collaborates with treatment team comprised of clinical staff, including the clinical director, program director and counselors.
• Identify patients' negative behaviors by asking personal questions and monitoring their actions.
• Responsible for assisting residents to live more effectively with their addictions by identifying harmful behaviors and overcoming urges.
• Demonstrate an understanding of patient care through charting and documenting resident progress and provide service referrals when needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with the staff, clients, families and visitors
• Perform any other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from accredited program.
• Registration with State of Arizona Board of Behavioral Health as a licensed therapist with number or working towards the following: LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LAC.
  • *Please note, we cannot accept the LASAC or LISAC credentials at this time.
• Experience working with mental health in a mental health treatment center or inpatient facility preferred
• Able to maintain a professional manner with staff, clients, and visitors.
• Able to work in a fast paced setting, under pressure, and maintain open, and proper communication.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of an organization.
• Ability to relate harmoniously with staff and clients of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds
• Experience in providing direct services to individuals, families and groups.
• Good Computer skills. Ability to navigate an Electronic Health Records System. Kipu experience a plus.
• Demonstrate professionalism, and strong boundaries with the clients.

Hiring Requirements:

1. Hiring is contingent upon completion of a Background Check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.
2. For the mental health and eating disorder programs additional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508). Clean Background is required.
3. We follow all vaccine mandates per Arizona state law.