Independently Licensed Therapist (Tucson)

Welcome to the award winning Behavioral Health Division of the Easterseals Blake Foundation!

Easterseals Blake Foundation Behavioral Health programs have been recognized as a Center of Excellence in southern AZ by our Regional Behavioral Health Authority

The Therapist position reports to the Director of Therapy Services and is responsible for providing outpatient behavioral health treatment services to self-pay and Commercial Insured-eligible children, their families, and and/or adults (caseload negotiable). The Independently Licensed Therapist provides psychotherapy services to self-pay and commercial insured members.

What Easterseals Offers:

• An additional 5000 dollars per year in incentive pay.
• Salaried position with a private practice atmosphere
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Team Environment
• Payment assistance for licensure applications and fees once approved
• Free consultation/supervision
• Free Psychology Today profile
• Free credentialing with commercial insurance plans
• Free built in billing department
• Training in evidenced-based practices
• Flexible work schedule (ability to work weekends and evenings) – can work full or part time hours
• Pay differential for bilingual individuals

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (with or without accommodation):

• 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.)
• Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselors and Licensed Independent Substance Use Counselors will provide assessment and therapy related to substance use treatment and recovery (A.A.C R4-6-705 C).
• Provide individual and/or group treatment, education and support to members and their family as indicated on the member’s service plan.
• Develops treatment team recommendations for follow-up support and services.
• Provide effective crisis assessment and intervention including arranging for emergency psychiatric evaluation/hospitalization as indicated.
• Attends and participates in team meetings, clinical staffing’s (as needed), court hearings, and other meetings.
• 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.
• Utilize DSM-V to provide diagnoses or diagnostic impressions for children and adults.

Education –

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related behavioral health field with two years related experience.
• Independent-level License according to Arizona State requirements as a Behavioral Health Professional

Experience -

• Two years working in a behavioral health setting.

Regulatory –

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Clean criminal background check and the ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
• Current valid, unrestricted driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a driving record that meets the standards of the agency.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. Must meet minimum requirements of agency insurance carrier.

Easterseals Blake Foundation and Aviva are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative action employer that promotes a work environment of inclusion and diversity. We are committed to provide employment opportunities to all candidates based on their qualifications free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have any questions, require assistance or reasonable accommodations while seeking employment, please contact the Human Resource Department at HR@blake.easterseals.com or call 520-327-1529.