Mental Health Therapist/Counselor - West Valley

New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is currently looking to add to our clinical department at our West Valley locations.

New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is a non-profit agency that specializes in residential and outpatient behavioral health services, serving at-risk children, teens and adults all around the valley.

Established in 2001, NHCC has developed a programming structure that challenges, encourages and empowers clients to enhance self-esteem and to modify their behaviors in order to become productive community members.

Clients participate in activities, groups and life lessons that help them assess their internal strengths, capabilities and improve decision-making skills.

Our agency proudly and productively works with everyone involved with each client's program. Our experienced staff guides each client in building a strong foundation that will benefit them as they develop the skills to reach their fullest potential in an ever-changing and expanding world.

New Horizon Community Care makes the clinician's experience a priority by offering excellent compensation, benefits, training, flexible scheduling, and creativity in how to approach a problem.

Additionally, New Horizon Community Care provides centralized administrative support, technology, referral and inquiry support, scheduling, client / therapist matching, billing and collections, and even CEU programs.

Minimum Qualifications :

A master's degree in human services; and professional experience (post-grad) or a formal supervised internship that is a part of a professional Master's degree with the population NHCC serves.

Counseling, Clinical Addictions, Social Work etc)

• Must have or eligible for licensure through Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. (LAC, LAMFT, LASAC, LMSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LISAC)
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) is a plus!
• APPLICANTS MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO COMPLETE CRIMINAL HISTORY SELF-DISCLOSURE AFFIDAVITS AND OBTAIN AN ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) LEVEL 1 FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD, WHICH INVOLVES A STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.*

Position Responsibilities :

• Provide therapy / counseling and support services for a diverse caseload the population NHCC serves who are experiencing mental health issues, communication challenges or family conflict.
• Provide clinical assessment of client, and create and manage treatment plan, under the supervision of a Behavioral Health Professional
• Participate in the process by which the agency will evaluate the quality of a client record; documentation, counseling services, evaluation, and diagnosis.
• Manage client accountability as appropriate for program while in the care of NHCC.
• Participate in CFTs and coordinate with staff to ensure clients are attending appointments and meetings in a timely manner, attend school staffing and arrange for all special education testing.
• Inform Clinical Director / Administrator of client or staff concerns.
• Provide direction to Clinical Director in order to develop a counseling program that reflects the needs of the population in the program.
• Ensure each client receives the appropriate care in accordance with the client's treatment plan under the supervision of a Behavioral Health Professional.
• Act as a mandated reporter when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment (HIPAA)
• Serve as a client advocate when needed
• Protect Client Rights
• Completes and ensures all billing is reflected by actual services provided, submits in designated timely manner
• Ensure billing meets NHCC requirements for position
• Maintain required licenses and certification to keep employee file in compliance at all times
• Complete all tasks designated by your supervisor

Salary : Starting at $52,000 plus, dependent on education, licensure, and years of experience!

Schedule : You get to set your schedule, just must fit the needs of the population we serve.

Benefits :

• Medical Insurance - Partial company paid up to first year, fully paid after 1 year of Full Time employment
• Dental Insurance - Partial company paid up to first year, fully paid after 1 year of Full Time employment
• Vision Insurance - Partial company paid up to first year, fully paid after 1 year of Full Time employment
• Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
• Life Insurance - Company Paid, with an option to contribute more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) Policy - 180+ hours off the first year including PTO, sick time, holidays, and birthdays
• Paid holidays
• 403 B Retirement plan with company contribution match
• Aflac stipends
16 days ago