Your Role:

• Licensed Therapist Required: *MUST BE A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR*
• Evening Hours: The position requires evenings.
  • In-Person from our Mesa, AZ office
  • Monday to Friday from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm.

The Company You’ll Join

OCD Anxiety Centers has a true passion for bringing help and hope to some of the most underserved clinical populations. We strive to change the lives of individuals and their families who have been suffering from unrelenting anxiety, disturbing and terrifying thoughts, uncontrollable worry, exhausting behaviors and rituals, and avoidance that keeps them from living their lives. We are an evidence-based practice, which means we do what works, we stay up to date with scientific research, and we regularly attend international training to keep us at our very best.

Our Investment in You

• A competitive base salary depending on experience and licensure
• Receive up to $400 reimbursement on CEU's per renewal cycle
• 401k match
• Core benefits: medical/dental/vision, with the company contribution to medical benefit for employee and dependents
• Company-paid employee life insurance and short-term disability
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid time off includes 15 days (120 hours) of “Paid Time Off”, 5 days (40 hours) of “Sick Time”, and 9 days (72 hours) “Company holiday” pay
• Paid specialized ongoing training, strengthening your skills, experiences, and connections that will help advance your career

The Team You’ll Work With

The success of our organization is dependent on the trust and confidence we earn from our employees, clients, and community. Our values are connected to our work at The OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center and are measured against the highest possible standards of ethical business conduct.

• We act with integrity and communicate honestly and openly
• We are passionate about meeting the company’s needs and delivering for our clients
• We are accountable for all our own actions
• We work together as a team and are committed to excellence and innovation
• We respect each other and celebrate our diversity

We set the bar that high for practical and aspirational reasons. Candidates with similar ethical standards, who have the ability to adapt in a fast-moving working culture, and are committed to providing excellent client service are encouraged to apply.

The Purpose of Your Role

As a Clinician, your role is vital in supporting the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) team and ensuring the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of client care while striving for the highest quality standards. All clinicians strive to get our clients the most out of their treatment. You will assist with specific departmental tasks, communication, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and effective time management. Collaboration with the team is essential for maintaining treatment fidelity, adhering to company policies, and ensuring client satisfaction. The clinician models leadership welcomes feedback, actively seeks to learn specialized treatments, and takes the initiative.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Achieve an average minimum Symptom Reduction of 65%
• Successfully pass JCAHO and other state licensing surveys
• Achieve a Customer Satisfaction of 4.5
• Achieve an average of 60 days of authorized treatment days
• Achieve 90% or higher client attendance
• Achieve 100% accuracy of documentation completed at the time of service
• Discharge 70-75% of clients at mastery level with the 12-16 weeks LOS

Please note: When you achieve any of the above key indicators your supervisor will counsel with you to set a new goal.

Core Responsibilities:

• Facilitate sessions, and groups and mentor Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs).
• Consistently address client motivation and adherence to the recommendation of length of stay.
• Create individual intervention strategies to ensure the clinically indicated length of stay and adherence to 100% attendance policy.
• Report motivation and barriers in treatment team meetings and make an improvement plan.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to hold boundaries with clients and keep them on track with the OCD and Anxiety program design.
• Provide validation and a supportive environment for clients, motivating them to work through distress and eliminate neutralizing behaviors through clinical interactions and skills development.
• Maintain a minimum flexible caseload of 24-36 clients based on facility needs (adjusted for PT staff).
• Engage in 75-80% of hours being face-to-face client interactions, including new starts, family sessions, groups (25% of hours), and overseeing treatment on the floor with BHTs.
• Maintain comprehensive written documentation at the time of service such as progress and group therapy notes, ensuring high client satisfaction, and managing potential grievances.
• Be prepared to explain the clinical rationale verbally, using clear and concise language to support the utilization management of each client and address any questions or concerns the insurance provider may have.
• Assume a supervisory role in specific situations, such as intern supervision and BHT-run groups.
• Create 3 SMART goals each quarter with the Program Director (APD) to improve your skills as a clinician.
• Foster a positive work environment by actively supporting teamwork, encouraging open communication, and modeling a collaborative and respectful approach to interactions with colleagues and team members.
• Supported and modeled OCD Anxiety Centers business processes and mastered de-escalation techniques and crisis planning.
• Adhere strictly to company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to hold exposure-focused sessions with clients and work with clients to create exposure lists
• Ability to lead Exposure creation, Exposure skills practice, Exposure Family Skills, and Progress groups ? Ability to complete a Behavioral Health Assessment upon admission
• Ability to create a treatment plan with clients
• Ability to document clearly and efficiently
• Ability to complete suicide assessments and monitor risk.
• Ability to present and manage cases knowledgeably and professionally to obtain a clinically indicated length of stay that allows enough time for clients to make sufficient gains and complete the program.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree or higher in social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, Pd.D., Psy.D.
• Current and unrestricted state licensure or intern number
• Professional presentation, excellent punctuality, and exceptional attendance.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, problem-solving, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a changing work environment and demonstrate flexibility.
• Proficiency in accurate and efficient electronic data entry and computer software.
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of the job, including prolonged sitting, bending, lifting, and walking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in a mental health position.
• Experience with OCD and anxiety.
• Experience in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy experience

Disclaimer

OCD Anxiety Centers has not designed this job description to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Furthermore, OCD Anxiety Centers reserves the right to change or assign new duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time, with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) statement

OCD Anxiety Centers is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law. This applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action, termination, social, educational, and recreational programs.

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