Mental Health Clinician

We serve a 62+ population and their families. We operate primarily via telehealth with an in person assigned psych tech who is present during groups and/or individual sessions as needed. We work with those living independently in their homes, in independent living or level 1 assisted living facilities. We also work with supportive caregivers and families.

Therapists are supported by administrative clinical assistants that have in person contacts and touches with their patient base as well as function as communication assistants to caregivers, families and other providers. These clinical assistants also interact with the patients on a multiple touch daily remote monitoring basis.

We are looking for team members who have the ability to work remote part or full time. Clinicians must enjoy working with the 62+ population and families and have excellent communication skills. The clinician will work with other healthcare providers who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, and provide diagnostic assessment and treatment to senior adults, and their families. Responsibilities can include: assessment/intake, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, case management, and related documentation.

Emphasis will be placed on the provision of problem-focused, time-limited psychotherapy within a designated level of care. In this case outpatient under 8 hours of intervention per week total between all psych team disciplines. The clinician will work in conjunction with other Mental Health professionals, occupational therapists and staff members. The position will require an advanced level of clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice. This role works with the administrative, nursing, and physician, to assure safe, effective, quality patient care. Mental Health Clinicians will provide care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy, and practice agreements.

Clinical Practice Shall Include:

• Perform assessments to evaluate a variety of Mental Health and behavioral conditions in 62+ senior population and adults.
• Develop an individualized, prescriptive treatment plan to fit the needs of each patient using appropriate diagnostic and patient placement criteria.
• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling utilizing methods consistent with evidence-based practice, using a brief, focal model of care when appropriate.
• Utilize outcome tools to determine patient progress.
• Coordinate patient care with primary care, other specialty providers, schools, and families via written and verbal communication.
• Arrange for appropriate care within the affiliated Mental Health system or through outside providers as prescribed in policies and procedures.
• Ensure that each patient’s rights are protected and that they are provided with appropriate interventions based on ability to participate, cultural concerns, and diagnostic impression.
• Participate in Departmental activities such as clinical care conferences, training conferences, and other QA activities; providing coverage for staff vacations and illness; sharing expertise and clinical impressions with team members and trainees, and attending staff meetings and training.
• Maintain progress notes and other documentation required for the client's medical record and utilization management within the timelines outlined by IFC Group.
• Provide feedback on clinical and diagnostic matters to administrative and treatment team staff.
• Participate in quality initiatives and utilization review activities as requested

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work setting:

• Inpatient
• Remote
• Telehealth

License/Certification:

• Counseling License (Required)

Location:

• Arizona (Required)

Work Location: Remote