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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level I
Associate's Degree
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level II
Associate's Degree
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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
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Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
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Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
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Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
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Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
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Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
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Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
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Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
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Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
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Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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Therapy and Counseling
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Psychology
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Critical Thinking
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Monitoring
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Problem Sensitivity
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Deductive Reasoning
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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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Lead Crisis Clinician - Licensed (LAC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LASAC, LISAC) Sign on Bonus $3K and up! - Flagstaff
Terros Health Flagstaff, AZ 86001Posted 16 daysOverview
Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for a (Licensed) Crisis Lead Clinician, working at our Woodland Village Blvd. - Flagstaff location.Terros Health’s Crisis team provide behavioral health, prevention, education and crisis stabilization services. They serve children, adolescents, adults, senior adults and families as well as schools, neighborhoods, organizations and businesses by providing phone, walk-in and in-home crisis counseling to clients to facilitate immediate stabilization of emotions and behavior. The individual will need to be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate.
Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. For more than five decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need.
If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply!
Recently awarded among Arizona’s Most Admired Companies by AZ Big Media
Responsibilities
Terros Health is now hiring for a Full-Time (Licensed) Crisis Lead Clinician.*Clinical Supervision Available!*
New Hire Sign On Bonus: $3,000 to $5,000 (cannot be a temporary license)!
Shift differentials available: $3 per hour extra for evenings and $4 per hour extra for weekends!
Bilingual - Language Differential are also Available!
Schedule: 40-hours with some shift flexibility!
Terros Health offers an excellent benefit package including, but not limited to:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Group life and disability insurance
Employer matched 401(k)
Generous PTO/paid sick leave (4+ weeks in year 1)
Wellness and employee assistance plan
This position will have two purposes:
First, as part of the mobile crisis team, the Lead Crisis Clinician responds on-site to individuals in crisis whose issues cannot be resolved by the Crisis Response Network’s Central or Northern Arizona Crisis Call Center telephonically. Utilizing best practices in crisis intervention, the Lead Crisis Clinician responds to and supports individuals and families in crisis.
Second, the Crisis Lead Clinician engages in clinical supervision, and oversight tasks that are necessary for the Crisis Department to operate in compliance with State and National standards. This includes Chart reviews and Community Outreach.
The Lead Clinician will engage in the on-call consultations with Crisis team members who are on-scene with clients. The Lead Crisis Clinician may participate in the clinical on-call (consultation) rotation supporting teams across the state operating in the field.Qualifications
Crisis work experience is preferredMaster's degree or higher in the field of behavioral health (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling)
Arizona Behavioral Health licensure, or ability to obtain licensure within four (4) months.
Preferred- One year of experience practicing in one of the licenses listed below.
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)
Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Must be able to work well and tactfully with individuals and groups.
Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy.
Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) or apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card within 7 working days of employment.
Must have the ability to perform first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as necessary and appropriate.
Operate a vehicle safely at various times of day/night depending upon hours worked.
Ability to perform physical demands associated with this role.Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Seniority LevelSome work experience (up to 5 years, non-manager)
Field of InterestHealth Sciences
Employment TypeFull Time
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