Description

BCBA Preferred!

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 BH Clinical Supervisor and is responsible for providing outpatient behavioral health treatment services to AHCCCS-eligible children, their families, and and/or adults. The Therapist provides behavioral and crisis management services to Easter Seals Blake Foundation (ESBF) members that include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, case management, and assessment. The Therapist works as part of a treatment team by participating in a member’s on-going treatment planning process.

What Easterseals Offers:

• An additional 5000 dollars per year in incentive pay.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Team Environment
• Payment assistance for licensure applications and fees once approved
• Clinical supervision with AZBHE registered clinical supervisors (LPCs, LCSWs) to obtain licensure
• Training in evidenced-based practices
• Flexible work schedule (ability to work weekends and evenings)
• 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).
• Provides ongoing in-home, office-based, and/or community-based 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.

Requirements

Minimum Educational and Certification Requirements:

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related behavioral health field with two years related experience.
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with ASD preferred.
• Certified as a BCBA in good standing with the BACB or eligible to sit for the exam within 6-months
• Independent licensure by the Arizona Board of Psychology preferred.
• Completion of BACB® approved 8-hour supervision course and willing to supervise behavior technicians, BCaBAs®, and/or those seeking supervision to sit for the exam preferred.
• Associate Level License according to Arizona State requirements as a Behavioral Health Professional; or Master’s Level Therapist with the ability to obtain an associate license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Report for the last 3 years.
• Valid, unrestricted Arizona driver’s license and the willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. Must meet minimum requirements of agency insurance carrier.
• Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Easterseals Blake Foundation is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled Employer