Description

Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) is looking for talented healthcare team members to step into our culturally diverse health centers! From Scottsdale to Glendale, NOAH provides affordable, high-quality healthcare services. Serving over 40,000 neighbors, our model of care places patients' needs at the center of attention as we deliver comprehensive health services including medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, prenatal care, preventive health, eligibility assistance and health education programs.

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Counselor is responsible for providing outpatient counseling services to clients and their families in accordance with state and federal laws, and NOAH policies and procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs client intakes, and assessments.

• Conducts individual, couple, family, or group counseling.

• Maintains confidentiality of records relating to client treatment.

• Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to manage their presenting issue

• Collects information about clients through interviews, clinical review, observations, and tests.

• Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports.

• Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

• Develops, implements, and tracks progress through treatment plan based on clinical experience and knowledge.

• Works with the NOAH team to coordinate services.

• Initiates discharge planning as necessary.

• Utilizes professional resources as appropriate (e.g., case conferences, consultants, ongoing supervision, and relevant literature).

• Maintains appropriate clinical documentation in a timely manner.

• Maintains quality care through participation in audit review, policy development and quality improvement programs.

• Attends, participates, and/or assists in meetings, trainings, community outreach activities, continuing education opportunities, and other activities as required.

• Consistently meets position productivity expectations.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits are available for both full-time and part-time employees!

Benefits include:

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement 403(b) plus company match
• Pet Insurance

NOAH requires all new hires to have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before their start date and be scheduled for their second dose. New hires who choose to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine only need one dose to fulfill this requirement. Reasonable accommodations will be considered

Qualifications

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

• Knowledge of human behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing personalized customer service.

• Able to effectively and insightfully address a variety of complex issues related to individual, family, and socio-cultural variables.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with individuals of various social, cultural, and educational backgrounds.

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment.

• Ability to speak English and Spanish preferred.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling (MC), or another behavior health related field.

• Actively licensed as: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT).

• In good standing with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.

Preferred:

• 1 years in Behavioral Health Counseling or related work experience required, 3 years of related experience.

Other Requirements:

• New Hires are required to pass pre-employment background check and drug testing (effective 11/1/2022).

• Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or must pass fingerprint clearance within 7 days following hire.