Behavioral Health Counselor (Children)

Starting Salary : $55,000.00 - $70,405.00 / annually, depending on experience and licensure status. $2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus offered! Ability to learn DBT, EMDR, CET, and other modalities on a team of experienced clinicians.

What You’ll Get When you join our team, you will receive :

• Opportunities to grow your expertise in behavioral health and work with a talented team of caring professionals
• Monday Friday or 4 / 10 schedule offered!
• Supervision hours provided for Independent Licensure
• Tuition and Licensure / Certification reimbursement
• Career development offered internally through our Organizational Development & Learning Department
• Generous PTO program up to 3 weeks off your first year with continued accruals each pay period
• 9 paid holidays per year
• Wellness Program - Offering access to an expert Health Coach and wellness incentives to lower cost
• Affordable health care plans : Medical, Vision, and Dental
• H.S.A., H.R.A, F.S.A. (with select medical plans)
• Free Short-Term Disability and Life / AD&D Insurance up to $100,000
• 403(b) retirement plans with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program Voluntary benefits : Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Additional Life / AD&D Insurance, and much more!

Who We Need Copa Health is a leading provider of comprehensive community behavioral health services, delivering world-class, high-quality, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care to children in need.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Counselor to join our teamto provide essential integrated behavioral health support to the children in our community.

The Counselor will work with children to assess their needs, develop treatment plans, and provide therapeutic intervention that promotes mental and emotional well-being. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field plus 1-2 years of behavioral health experience with children.
• Must be licensed at the Associate level and working towards obtaining Independent licensure by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LAC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW).
• Experience providing counseling and therapy to children in a community behavioral health setting with high-acuity members is highly preferred.
• Good academic and working knowledge of DSM IV, State SMI checklist, Community Resources, Psychotropic Medication, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Methods and Procedures, and Intervention Techniques
• Proficient with MS Office and ability to learn new software systems, i.e., EMR / EHR applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to providing care to a diverse community.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and any other required background checks.
• Experience working with the Department of Child Safety preferred.

JOB SUMMARY (Including, but not limited to)

• Provides services to include but are not limited to assessment, treatment planning, individual therapy, group therapy, coordination of care with members, and staffing meetings as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate members’ progress and provide ongoing assessment and feedback.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Completes and maintains all clinical documentation in a timely manner in accordance with Copa Health’s policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department.

Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE.