Outpatient Counselor BHP

Job Title:  Outpatient Counselor BHP (Licensed)                                      

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full-time     

Reports To:   Clinical Director of Integrated Care                                    

Last Update: 5/21/2024                                                                         

Company Summary: Crossroads is an Arizona Department of Health Services licensed substance abuse treatment provider with proven expertise in serving men, women, and Veterans with Substance Use Disorder through the provision of high quality, successful, and affordable residential and outpatient recovery programs.

Due to federal contracts the following items are prohibited:  Medical/Recreational marijuana, current parole, or probation.

Job Summary: Outpatient Counselor Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) position performs intakes, prepares assessments, and establishes a diagnosis; treatment plans and performs group and individual psychotherapy, while maintaining case notes after each client session. BHP is responsible for intake and service plan reviews when performed by a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) or other non-licensed Behavioral Health (BH) staff. BHP reports to the Clinical Director of Integrated Care to ensure compliance with legal and licensure requirements in the provision of BH services. Provides clinical oversight and support to behavioral health and integrated programs within Crossroads as needed. Engages in regular supervision applicable to licensure and provider standards to promote development and adherence to best practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None

Essential Functions:

• Maintain the highest standard of SUD treatment services including assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy, while providing programming to promote successful outcomes.
• Maintain caseload set forth by supervisor, provide comprehensive direct services, case management, individual counseling, group facilitation, and other programmatic requirements.
• Liaise with other clinical and non-clinical staff to identify and address needs, coordinate care, and bridge gaps in care.
• Provide clinical oversight as needed to clinical and non-clinical staff that will enhance job performance.
• Understand behavioral health licensure, local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Receive daily task for BHP reviews and complete the review process within time allowance as per AZBH regulations.
• Daily review of Integrated Care audit reports, with timely response of corrections as needed.
• Provide therapeutic intervention and/or support to clients in crisis and/or at high risk for relapse.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
• Perform other duties, as required.

Qualifications:

• Current Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Proficient in clinical written communications, have complete understanding of all documentation requiring BHP signature and be able to complete said documentation signatures in a timely fashion.
• Current CPR/First Aid/Narcan Training.
• Negative TB Test upon hire and annually.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Topaz/Nextgen as well as Kipu EHR software preferred.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with internal and external audiences.
• Must be creative, maintain high ethical standards and demonstrate sound judgment, problem solving skills, effective management skills, and strong organizational skills.
• Direct service provision experience and a working knowledge of addiction, recovery, and psychotherapy.

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree
• Hold and maintain a valid associate license (LAC or LASAC) with Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• 2+ years related behavioral health experience preferred.

Work Environment:

• Fast paced behavioral health outpatient setting.
• Primarily indoors, however, some outdoor work may be requested.

Physical Demands:

• While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit and speak or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and seldom lift and/or move >100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Shift Requirements: 

• Days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Travel:

• Valid AZ Driver’s License.
• May include travel between sites and other locations.
• Local and statewide travel when requested or required.

EEO:

• Crossroads is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We believe all applicants and employees should be treated equally without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

ADA Acknowledgement:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits:

401(k) with matching of up to 3%

Company paid premiums for the full-time employee for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance and short term disability

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this.

This posting will remain open until filled or a minimum of 7 days.