Adult Community Care Clinical Therapist

Company: POLARA HEALTH
Location: Prescott
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

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Provides care and services for adults with multifaceted needs that may include stabilization in living environment, coordination of placements, and support and services when discharging from higher levels of care. Services provided are primarily in the community and client's living environment. Services may include comprehensive assessment and treatment planning, solution focused therapeutic interventions, close collaboration with clinical team to determine and guide service provision. Position will lead a team to navigate and meet the comprehensive needs of the client.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide regular and consistent services and supports to clients identified appropriate for community supports.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of adult clients to determine their mental health needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Provide short term therapeutic interventions as appropriate
Management of clinical treatment including crisis assessment and support as needed
Work closely with other members of the Community Care Team to insure client's integrated and holistic care needs are met
Service provision shall be conducted primarily in the client's living and other environments as necessary or appropriate
Trauma informed service delivery approach
Provide outreach and engagement when needed
Closely collaborate with other care teams within Polara to coordinate and meet client needs (Inpatient Hospital, Crisis Stabilization Unit, Outpatient Services, Primary Care)
Attend Adult Recovery Team Meetings (ARTs)
Participates as a team member and attends scheduled staffings and supervision.
Partners with client and team to identify treatment goals
Maintains clinical record per agency policy and procedure.
Attends all team meetings, case reviews, staff meetings, supervisory sessions, and in-service trainings
Management of all aspects of treatment, including referrals to additional resources when appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
21 years of age or older; or minimum 18 years old and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member's scope of practice; or minimum 18 years old for select administrative positions
Must be able to provide or obtain an AZDPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver License, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization
Master's degree in related field (counseling, social work) licensed or license eligible preferred
2-4 years of experience working within behavioral health
Experience working with individuals in crisis situations and/or in need of intensive support services preferred
Must possess valid driver's license
Ability to assess situations and demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving abilities
Ability to delegate and lead clinical team as appropriate
Understanding of DSM 5
CORE COMPETENCIES
People - Passionately believes in people and embraces diversity
Integrity - Does the right thing even when no one is looking
Learning - Challenges old paradigms with critical thinking, curiosity and creativity
Accountability - Sets an intentional culture of personal responsibility; believes everyone carries the load
Relationships - Serves colleagues and consumers with love, empathy and compassion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical and working demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office environment, travel within the community, as needed
Heavy exposure/use of computers, cell phones, office phones, etc.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods throughout work hours
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move 5 or more pounds
Must be able to respond appropriately and effectively in crisis situations by using good judgment and following Polara Health protocols
This position is considered Safety-Sensitive by Polara Health.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Polara Health subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Polara Health's policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Polara Health intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.
Americans With Disabilities Act - Request for Reasonable Accommodations
In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Polara Health's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify Polara Health in any of the following ways: by calling 928-445-5211, ext. 4047, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to Polara Health 3343 N. Windsong Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Attention: Human Resources Job Applicant Request.
Background Checks
Employment is contingent on background checks as required by Polara Health's policies, which may include Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Test, Criminal History, Driving History Record, Sex Offender Registry Search, Department of Child Services, State Central Registry Check, Employment Verification, Education Verification, and Professional References.
We Offer the Following Benefits to Full Time Employees:
Medical * Dental * Vision * Short and Long Term Disability * Life Insurance * Health Savings Account * Flexible Spending Account * Employee Assistance Program * 401(k) * Up to 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off * 10 Paid Holidays per Year * Shift Pay (for select inpatient positions) * Educational Reimbursement *

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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