Posted: 31-May-25
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Internal Number: 835590
Position Summary
Mental Health Therapist, Phoenix Children’s Cleft and Craniofacial Center:
Phoenix Children’s Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care was established more than 30 years ago as the Barrow Cleft and Craniofacial Center. The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association has approved the Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care as both a Cleft Palate Team and a Craniofacial Team.
We help patients with facial differences navigate their care. Our craniofacial experts focus on team-centered care for patients with cleft and craniofacial disorders. From physical appearance to emotional coping, our team ensures that all patients get the care they need for every aspect of their condition.
With our team approach to care, patients and families have access to craniofacial experts. We understand how to treat the complexities associated with craniofacial anomalies and are sensitive to the personal nature of these conditions. We provide comprehensive support for lifelong, positive results.
Our Behavioral Health team consists of psychologists, mental health therapists and social workers. In conjunction with the patient’s medical care, the Mental Health Therapist provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a range of cognitive, behavioral and/or emotional issues which may arise in relation to the patient’s condition. Parent support is also provided. Phoenix Children’s Standards of Professional Conduct and Competence are expected to be upheld.
For questions and inquiries please contact:
Chastity Jensen
602-933-5638
cocano@phoenixchildrens.com
This position provides consult coordination, clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions, care coordination and transition planning to patients and families as an independently licensed clinician. 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 requires knowledge of mandated reporter responsibilities; use of financial, community and other resource networks; ability to advocate with outside systems; and collaborate with medical staff. This position may provide individual, group, and/or family therapeutic interventions for an assigned caseload. 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. This position receives administrative supervision from division leadership, and clinical direction from the Manager, Mental Health Therapy, and Division Chief, Psychology.
Education
- Masters’ degree from an accredited school in the field of social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology or related behavioral health field. (Required)
Experience
- Minimum of two years’ work experience in the mental health field post master’s degree. Must be eligible to be added to relevant insurance panels. (Preferred)
- Five years’ work experience providing evidence-based therapy for children with histories of trauma and/or complex medical needs. (Preferred)
- Must be eligible to be added to relevant insurance panels (Required)
Certifications
- Current Arizona license as an LCSW, LPC or LMFT. Experience providing services for families, and an ability to work collaboratively with psychiatry, psychology and members of the medical team. (Required)
- DPS Fingerprint Clearance (Required)
- Current BLS certification for Health Care Professionals from the American Heart Association (Required)
Special Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Moderate to expert computer skills. (Required) - Bilingual (English/Spanish) (Preferred)
- Effective decision making, problem solving skills, demonstration of creativity in problem solving, patient and family strengths, influential leadership skill. (Required)
- Critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate patient discharge needs. (Required)
- Ability to assess symptoms and develop diagnostic impressions and treatment plans. (Required)