Therapist

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Job description

Polara Health, an accredited community mental health facility in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and Camp Verde Arizona, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Adult Therapist to join our team. As an Adult Therapist, you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive therapeutic services to adult clients with mental health disorders and support their journey towards wellness and recovery.

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Adult Therapist at Polara Health, you will work collaboratively with a diverse team of mental health professionals to provide individual and group therapy services to adult clients. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support clients in achieving their mental health goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct comprehensive assessments of adult clients to determine their mental health needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Provide individual therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic modalities, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each client.
Facilitate therapeutic groups to promote skill-building, coping strategies, and peer support.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and holistic care for clients.
Monitor and evaluate clients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed and documenting outcomes.
Provide crisis intervention and support to clients in acute distress.
Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and community resources.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
Stay up-to-date with the latest research and therapeutic approaches in the field of mental health.
Provides individual and group therapy services as allowed by credentialing.
Works internally with clinical and medical teams ensuring coordination of care and comprehensive service and treatment planning.
Provides outreach and engagement to clients enrolled with Polara Health as needed and as time allows.
Works closely with local community partners and forges close relationships to ensure on-going collaboration and coordination of care surrounding behavioral health services.
Participates as a team member and attends regular staffings and supervision.
Provides documentation and requests for authorization as required by funding sources.
Coordinates and assists treatment team in treatment planning and continuum of care.
Maintains clinical records per agency policy and procedure.
Attends team meetings, case reviews, staff meetings, supervisory sessions, and in-service trainings as scheduled.
Manages all aspects of treatment, including referrals to additional resources as appropriate.
Assists in department strategic planning and implementation through participation in department staffings, staff meetings, training, and other meetings as assigned.
Actively participates in agency affairs, including marketing, promotion of chemical dependency services, development of programs, and other related duties as assigned.
Participates in training, workshops, seminars, both internal and external, as required by agency policy and procedure and certification requirements.
Participates in the Residential Unit on call system.
Conducts necessary case management to ensure proper referral and follow-up on associated services.
Documents and reports to referral sources, both external and internal.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

21 years of age or older; or minimum 18 years old and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel members scope of practice; or minimum 18 years old for select administrative positions
Must be able to provide or obtain an AZDPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must possess a valid Driver License
Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or similar license in the state of Arizona.
Experience working with clients in a mental health setting is preferred.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches for treating mental health disorders.
Ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic alliances with diverse populations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach to client care.
Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer skills.
Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and working demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office environment, travel within the community, as needed
Heavy exposure/use of computers, cell phones, office phones, etc.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods throughout work hours
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move 5 or more pounds
Must be able to respond appropriately and effectively in crisis situations by using good judgment and following Polara Health protocols

This position is considered Safety-Sensitive by Polara Health.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Polara Health subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Polara Healths policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Polara Health intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.

Americans With Disabilities Act Request for Reasonable Accommodations

In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Polara Healths policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify Polara Health in any of the following ways: by calling , ext. 4047, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to Polara Health 3343 N. Windsong Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Attention: Human Resources Job Applicant Request.

Background Checks

Employment is contingent on background checks as required by Polara Healths policies which may include: Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Test, Criminal History, Driving History Record, Sex Offender Registry Search, Department of Child Services, State Central Registry Check, Employment Verification, Education Verification, and Professional References

We Offer the Following Benefits to Full Time Employees:

Medical Dental Vision Short and Long Term Disability Life Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Up to 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off 10 Paid Holidays per Year Shift Pay (for select inpatient positions) Educational Reimbursement Employee Wellness Committee and Wellness Portal

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