Assoc Mental Health Therapist

This Assoc Mental Health Therapist position is with Phoenix Children's in Phoenix, AZ. Under the supervision of a licensed clinical provider, this position provides consult coordination, clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions, care coordination and transition planning to patients and families. This position participates as an interdisciplinary team member providing interventions with the patient/family that include a range of care on an outpatient or inpatient basis. The position requires knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities and the ability to use that knowledge to assist patients and families in achieving therapeutic goals. This position may provide individual, group, and/or family therapeutic interventions for an assigned caseload under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinical provider. In addition to therapeutic interventions with patients and families, the position must be able to provide appropriate clinical documentation and recommendations to insurance reviewers, referral sources and to other governmental agencies as requested. The position requires knowledge of family systems and interpersonal dynamics/relationships and is able to use that knowledge to assist patients and families in achieving therapeutic goals. Knowledge of mandated reporter responsibilities; use of financial, community and other resource networks; coordination with DCS, law enforcement jurisdictions, and other governmental authorities; ability to advocate with outside systems; and, collaborate with medical staff. This position receives administrative supervision from division leadership, and clinical direction from the Manager, Mental Health Therapy, and Division Chief, Psychology.