Mental Health Therapist (FT, Front End Days) COE

Clinical Supervision is provided for employees seeking independent licensure We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people. Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.

Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise.

Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.

We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing.

We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health.

Help us save lives and make a difference.

What You'Ll Do

: The Mental Health Therapist provides services to include the following: psychotherapy that includes diagnosis, assessment and treatment and that may include psychoeducation for mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. This is achieved through the use of individual therapy, group counseling, life skills sessions, clinical interventions, crisis management, evaluation, family therapy, and assists in case management and support system development. Conducts a thorough, accurate, clinically sound Psychosocial Assessment with the individual in a timely manner.

Maintains the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process. Obtains signatures from patient regarding treatment, as necessary. Provides internal education regarding DBT, trauma informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation.

Prepares clinical reports and individualized service plans utilizing agency electronic clinical documentation software.

Requirements

Maintains a working knowledge of the Arizona Department of Health Services and Arizona Board of Behavioral Health roles within the Arizona behavioral health system. Conducts brief intervention, individual, family and group counselling within scope of practice. Participates in redirecting individual behavior while maintaining a safe milieu when necessary.

Documents all services and individual activities appropriately. Arranges for referral and placement of individuals in other community substance abuse programs, housing, or employment opportunities. Provides case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration.

Conducts crisis interventions and follow up as necessary. Follows up with appropriate leadership regarding all cases on a weekly basis. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with clients; Ability to determine and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Performs all other duties as assigned.