CAFS Clinician, School Based
Job in
Whiteriver, Navajo County, Arizona, 85941, USA
Listing for:
Apache Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
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Social Work
Mental Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: CHILD, ADOLESCENT & FAMILY CLINICIAN, SCHOOL BASED CLASSIFICATION CODE: EXEMPT FULL TIME DEPARTMENT: CHILD, ADOLESCENT & FAMILY SERVICES
REPORTS TO:
CHILD, ADOLESCENT & FAMILY SERVICES CLINICAL SUPERVISOR STATEMENT OF JOB:
This Position provides therapeutic services to clients enrolled or eligible to be enrolled with Apache Behavioral Health Services. The School Based Clinician provides assessment, counseling, and clinical support for children and their families. The School Based Clinician also assists with referral services to the appropriate entities and acts in collaboration with other Child and Family Team and Adult Recovery Team members, including other clinicians, case managers, families, and other stakeholders.
This position will also act as an advocate for the client with other service providers when appropriate to do so.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages a caseload of enrolled clients who would benefit from counseling services.Documents contact with families to assess needs, maintain required paperwork and engage family members. Complete comprehensive assessments and assessment updates in accordance with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and ABHS Standards. Complete and update client treatment plans.Abide by all applicable policies, procedures, and program standards of ABHS, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Indian Health Services, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and other pertinent regulatory authorities.Complete timely assessment and facilitation in accordance with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) guidelines for mental health. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and competence in adjusting to clientele with varying degrees of traumatic experiences and complex psychological presentations.Ability to accurately perform assessments and diagnoses with people presenting with high comorbidity of substance abuse and trauma‑related manifestations under clinical supervision.Ability to address a variety of diverse spiritual, emotional, and social needs in multiple environments of an often‑high‑risk population, using a trauma‑informed care approach while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and cultural awareness.Engages children and their families in counseling and assessment services. Facilitates family, individual, and group counseling, skill training, and education programs.Possess the ability to work with a wide range of clients including children, adolescent, families, and adults.Collaborates with schools, juvenile court/probation, tribal/community agencies, families and other natural support systems to ensure client’s needs are met. Develops a strong working relationship with school faculty and staff.Provides services at the clinic, in the community, at schools, children’s shelters, adult shelters, and in client’s homes to ensure client obtains all benefits and services necessary to be successful in completing all treatment plan initiatives.Participates in interdepartmental clinical team meetings to assist and encourage consistent and timely provision of services. Participates in weekly clinical staffing with other members of the clinical team to review client progress and service requirements.Ability to facilitate referral process to assure continuity of care across programs at ABHS.Ability to provide client walk‑in services in the office as related to the enrollment and assessment of clients.Ability to complete timely and thorough assessments and treatment plans based on clients’ presenting needs within 72 hours of initial client contact.Assist in the implementation of in‑service training for ABHS staff.Ability to maintain client records in accordance with HIPAA, AHCCCS, ABHS, Federal, State, Tribal, and local requirements.Maintain ethical policies and guidelines as outlined in accepted State ethics laws, rules, policies and principles and as outlined in discipline‑specific code of ethics.Provide a positive role model to clients and staff through leadership, self‑discipline, and genuine care for the treatment and recovery…
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