The Community Counselor provides strength-based interventions and counseling to help members develop coping strategies for behavioral and emotional challenges. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic assessments, facilitating Child and Family Team meetings, and coordinating care with external system partners.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, though an associate degree is preferred, and at least 4 years of direct behavioral health experience. Required credentials include a valid driver's license, Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, and CPR/First Aid certification.
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Job description
Looking to build a lasting career?
Join a team that is inclusive and embraces all individuals.
Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona.
What does building a lasting career look like?
Top-level compensation packages Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits Career and compensation advancement programs Student loan forgiveness programs 401k company match Bilingual pay differential Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision.
Intermountain Centers and its statewide affiliates are currently recruiting career-minded individuals interested in opportunities within the largest adult and child service continuum in Arizona.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Community Counselor provides strength-based interventions to build self- regulation skills and develops positive coping strategies for anger, impulse control, depression, anxiety and stress, conflict resolution and general self management.
Services will be provided to member and/or family in a community, educational, or home-based setting.
Care coordination and Child and Family Team (CFT) facilitation skills will also be required and provided as needed based on the needs of the member.
Community counselor may also assist in the facilitation of group counseling sessions on a rotating basis.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides direct family centered clinical services to members as well as care coordination to meet the needs of the member and employee productivity standards.
Services include individual, family, and group skills building interventions and counseling services to address a variety of complex issues such as behavioral challenges, parenting skills, family systems issues, anger management, and substance abuse interventions.
Prepares written diagnostic assessments, assessing service recipients from multiple perspectives, including family functioning, psychological/emotional, social, academic, medical, behavioral, substance abuse, skills, strengths, barriers to self-sufficiency, treatment history, and others, and utilizing various assessment instruments.
Facilitates Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings.
Collaborates and coordinates with other service providers, system partners, and professionals, such as attorneys, school personnel, social workers, and probation officers.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Licensure Reimbursement
Disability Benefits
401k Company Match
Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Career Advancement Programs
Bilingual Pay Differential
Compensation Advancement Programs
Clinical Licensure Supervision
Interpret and follow treatment plan from other providers when clinically appropriate.
Responds to crisis situations during the workday as needed.
Documents case activities for both clinical and billing purposes in accordance with agency and AHCCCS standards.
Works with Clinical Supervisor to increase effectiveness of therapeutic intervention.
Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.
Qualifications
Education – Associates degree preferred, high school diploma or GED required. Experience – Minimum 4 years of direct member care experience in Behavioral Health. Special Job Requirement – Own, reliable transportation; mileage reimbursement provided. REGULATORY: Minimum 18 years of age. Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment). CPR, First Aid & AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment). Valid Driver’s License, 39-month Motor Vehicle Report, proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance that meet company insurance requirements, if required. Negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides). Questions about this position? Contact us at HR@ichd.net. Intermountain Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Intermountain Centers does not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, creed, tribal affiliation, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, socio-economic status, claims experience, medical history, physical or intellectual disability, ability to pay, source of payment, mental illness, and/or cultural and linguistic needs, as well as any other class protected by law.
