Counselor

Job Details

Speedway Bldg 2 - Tucson, AZ

380 Outpatient - Tucson, AZ

Full Time

4 Year Degree

Negligible

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Qualifications

Education:

Masters degree in psychology, counseling or related behavioral health field plus two years experience working with persons with mental illness and addiction disorders, and their families.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

Must attain AZBBHE License within six (6) months of hire.

Valid Arizona Drivers license, proof of current insurance and willingness to use personal vehicle.

Clean Motor Vehicle Record - no more than 2 moving violations or a license suspension in past 3 years.

Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card, may be required.

Bilingual- Spanish, preferred

Skills:

Bilingual a plus.

Demonstrates clinical competency in accordance with standards for the position.

Demonstrates competencies in accordance with CODAC standards and metrics.

Extensive knowledge of drugs of abuse and dynamics of abuse/addictive behavior.

Extensive knowledge of mental illness psychopathology.

Extensive knowledge of various behavioral assessments and interventions utilized in changing problematic target behavior and lifestyles.

Extensive knowledge and experience with individual, group and family behavioral interventions.

Extensive knowledge of community resources.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to interact effectively in a team setting with other behavioral health professionals.

Familiarity with various ethnic and cultural groups.

Intermediate to advanced computer skills using MS Office products, Word, Excel, Access, etc., importing/exporting data to/from applications.