What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician / Therapist - Apache Junction position at HORIZON HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC?
Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters. It is how we do our business and an essential component in all of our interactions with our patients and with each other.
We offer:
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k investment plan with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
The Clinician provides therapy to children, families and adults, by treating a broad range of problems for various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. The therapy shall include assessments, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and case management. It will also include maintaining client records in current and complete status.
Qualifications Required
- Master degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family, Psychology, Social Work, or directly related field
- Must meet eligibility for AZBBHE licensure.
- Experience or knowledge of best practices therapeutic approaches.
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
- If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid drivers license with appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with HHWs liability insurance carrier is required.
- Family therapy knowledge/experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
- Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
- Have a Tuberculosis screening test and provide evidence of freedom from infectious tuberculosis prior to providing services and additional TB testing or screening questionnaires will be performed annually.
- CPR/First Aid Certification, training will be provided if the candidate does not possess active certification.
- Possess the physical, mental, and cognitive ability to perform specific clinical and/or tasks required by the position without posing a direct threat to the safety and security of patients.
Mental and Emotional
- Ability to prioritize workload.
- Sound judgment and decision-making ability
- Ability to maintain calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during difficult interactions.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to analyze variables and situations.
- Ability to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
Physical
- Long periods of sitting, ability to bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Able to operate phone, Fax, copier, and a computer.
- Able to operate Agency vehicle.
Qualifications Preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Experience working in Integrated Healthcare, Behavioral Health or Primary Care environment
- Advanced knowledge of cultural diversity and sensitivity
- Certified or licensed as Independent Practitioner by State of Arizona