Independent Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Master's degree in social work or counseling, or a related field
• •Active and unrestricted AZBBHE licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• •Valid and unrestricted Arizona driver's license (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years
• •No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years
• •Must maintain a valid Arizona driver's license during employment
• •Must be insurable under NATIVE HEALTH's liability auto policy
• •Must pass a criminal background check and obtain a Class 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment
• •Must retain a valid Class 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed with NATIVE HEALTH
• •Must pass substance abuse testing upon employment
• •Must submit to random testing during employment
• •Must provide an updated immunization (IZ) record at the time of employment
• •Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment
• •Must provide an annual update to the TB skin report
• •Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 calendar days of employment
• •Must maintain BLS certification during employment
• •Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities
• •Knowledge of principles and techniques of mental health and substance use education, prevention, and crisis intervention
• •Ability to deliver strong clinical services to individuals, families, and/or groups
• •Must be able to work with confidential material without betraying the trust of patients, families, or the agency- in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations, as well as agency policies
• •Ability to assess quality of patient care and make improvements, as needed
• •Knowledge and competence in supporting the cultural, social, and economic backgrounds of a diverse service population with traditionally underserved needs
• •Knowledge of mental health and substance use issues of the diverse populations served
• •Knowledge of existing social and behavioral health resources available for patient care
• •Knowledge and skills to provide brief intervention counseling focused on adults and/or children with general mental health and/or substance abuse challenges
• •Proficient with computer-based applications such as MS Office, Adobe, and electronic health record
• •Must possess a valid and unrestricted Arizona driver's license (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years. No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years. Must maintain a valid Arizona driver's license during employment. Must be insurable under NATIVE HEALTH's liability auto policy.
• •Must pass a criminal background check and obtain a Class 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment and retain a valid card while employed with NATIVE HEALTH.
• •Must pass substance abuse testing upon employment and submit to random testing during employment.
• •Must provide an updated immunization (IZ) record at the time of employment.
• •Must have a current (within 12 months) Tuberculosis (TB) skin report upon employment and provide an annual update.
• •Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 calendar days of employment and maintain certification during employment.

Desired Qualifications

• •Bilingual in Spanish
• •Three years of specialized experience in mental health and/or substance abuse with diverse populations
• •Experience working with underserved populations