Mact Substance Abuse Counselor

Join the Copa Health Team Today in Peoria AZ and Receive a $2000 Sign-On Incentive!

What You’ll Get…

When you join our team as a full-time mental health professional, you will receive:

• Limitless growth and career advancement opportunities
• Career development offered internally through our Organizational Development & Learning Department
• Supervision hours provided for Independent Licensure
• Loan Forgiveness Programs to include National Health Services Corp. (NHSC)
• Generous PTO program – up to 3 weeks off your first year with continued accruals each pay period plus 1 additional PTO day for Employee Well-Being 
• 9 paid holidays per year
• Wellness Program - Offering access to an expert Health Coach and wellness incentives to lower cost 
• Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 
• Reimbursement for CEU’s and Licensures
• 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 and well-Being program with coaching and counseling services! 
• Employee Voluntary benefits: Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and much more!
• Outpatient positions: Monday – Friday 8AM-5PM, have your weekends and holidays free!

Who We Need

We are seeking Substance Abuse Therapists/Counselors to join our Integrated Health Home (outpatient) in Peoria. In this position, you will provide integrated care for individuals with mental health challenges delivering a model of person-centered care. Guided by our core values of People First, Compassion, Integrity, Perseverance, Accountability, and Innovation, you will provide general counseling services to build people skills, solve life issues, and promote personal recovery growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Master’s degree in the Behavioral Health field (Counseling, Social Work)
• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience in the behavioral health field required.
• Licensed, ABBHE license, i.e., Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), License Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Independently Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) or Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Masters Social Work (LMSW) or eligible to receive license within six (6) months of hire, required.
• Good academic and working knowledge of DSM IV, State SMI checklist, Community Resources, Psychotropic Medication, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Methods and Procedures, and Intervention Techniques
• Ability to be credentialed in accordance to funding source and contractual requirements.
• Must complete training and demonstrate competence in Integrated Care skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and ability to learn new software systems, i.e., EMR/EHR applications.
• Must have demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and any other required background checks.
• Ability to meet Copa’s driver authorized driving requirements, set forth by Copa Health’s insurance company.  Including AZ Driver’s license upon hire, 39-month MVR, proof of insurance and vehicle registration, if applicable.
• Bi-Lingual, (English/Spanish) 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 of the teams, staffing meetings as appropriate.
• Completes documentation to include but not limited to consents, assessments, ISPs, coordination of care with team members, individual therapy, and group therapy.
• Determines risks for danger to self or others. Use established criteria or tools for assessing acuity of symptoms and service needs. Determine special circumstances that may affect individual’s judgment, ability to participate in treatment planning, and forensic/legal involvement.
• Meets the unique needs of adults or children with mental health issue, substance use concerns, have a seriously mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
• Completes documentation by the end of the workday and no later than 24 hrs. from service delivery at 95%
• Works as part of a clinical team to facilitate recovery and inspire hope for consumers while supporting their achievement of service plan goals.  Provides ongoing assessment and feedback as to their progress in relation to their service plan, regardless of the consumer’s current location.
• To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department, consistent with Copa Health productivity levels

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.
Sign-On and retention incentives are subject to change without notice. 
Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE. Sign on and retention bonuses are subject to change without notice.