Program Clinician
| Company | Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office |
|---|---|
| Location | Phoenix, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $70500 – $101000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related field.
- Two (2) years of full-time, post-master’s supervised work experience in psychotherapy, including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Completion of clinical training hours necessary to achieve independent licensure.
- A valid unrestricted license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
- Must be licensed by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners at the time of hire.
- A current CPR certification depending on assignment.
- Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
- Prior to hiring, the Sheriff’s Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.
Responsibilities
- Provides professional-level treatment, clinical support, and services to inmates in the REDEEM Substance Abuse Treatment Program.
- Facilitates substance abuse education classes.
- Facilitates the cognitive curriculum ‘Thinking for a Change’ group.
- Provides direct inmate counseling one-on-one services.
- Plans and conducts group counseling sessions.
- Conducts comprehensive assessments of bio-psycho-social conditions and documents findings.
- Assists inmates in rebuilding relationships, improving communication skills, and removing obstacles for their recovery.
- Writes and maintains informative progress notes on inmates.
- Creates and maintains inmate files for each group contact in accordance with state standards.
- Interfaces with community organizations to plan and coordinate strategies to improve social and public problems.
- Provides crisis intervention; makes determinations as to stability and wellbeing of individuals.
- Research, plans, and develops a curriculum for improved and expanded services; identifies available resources.
- Conducts and/or participates in regular client staffing meetings.
- Represents the Office at meetings, conferences, and presentations.
- Acts as a liaison within the jails, the community, and public agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisor Certification from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
- Bi-lingual in English/Spanish.