Core Balance Counseling Careers

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Are you looking for a rewarding, value-driven career in professional mental health? A collaborative workplace that also encourages professional autonomy and work/life balance? Interested in becoming a part of a small, yet growing company with a big heart? If so, please continue reading!

Core Balance Counseling welcomes the interest from Masters Level Clinical Interns and Licensed Associate and Professional Counselors and social workers. 

 You could be a great fit if you…

• Have an interest in working with motivated professionals
• Are seeking a collaborative workplace that also values professional autonomy and work/life balance.
• Desire to be part of, learn from, and positively contribute to, a multidisciplinary team of healers. We have a diverse team of clinicians specializing in CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, somatic work and more!
• Prefer to work for a highly reputable group practice led by actual therapists and not tech investors.
• Are dedicated to maintaining a high standard of clinical practice and timely documentation of services.
• Are proficient in the use of modern technology (i.e. virtual therapy platforms, smart phones, electronic medical records, online scheduling and billing platforms)
• Possess a strong motivation to stay abreast of the newest research and therapeutic approaches through ongoing trainings and consultation groups.
• Are detail-oriented, proactive, and able to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Are highly dependable and able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Are looking for a long-term career with ample opportunities for professional growth. 

Join our incredible team of mental health professionals for the opportunity to transform lives through individual, couples, family, or group counseling! We have two locations with multiple suites in Chandler and Mesa. If you're looking to challenge yourself while providing care on your own schedule, we strongly encourage you to apply for this position.

We are seeking full-time and part-time LPC, LAC, LMSW to join our team.

Benefits of joining Core Balance Counseling: 

Flexible Schedule: We offer both Telehealth and in-office sessions. Full-time and part time.

Invested in Your Success and Professional Development: Our team recognizes that our success only comes after you find success and as a team, we focus on communication with regular check ins, clinical and administrative collaboration, transparency, and providing resources and training. Our practice is focused on understanding your goals in order to help you achieve them.

Provide Unparalleled Clinical Care: Delivering high-quality care becomes simpler when you have the right tools. Here at Core Balance Counseling, we manage all cases, files, progress notes and treatment plans on the Valant EHR platform. These features are accessible on a browser (Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are recommended for maximum compatibility). Most features are also available on the tablets.

Valant EHR Software: All of Valant's clinical tools are designed for collaboration, consistency, and quality. Features include clean, professional and compliant clinical documentation, efficient scheduling through a fully integrated calendar, intake and routine assessments electronically, and new-patient paperwork available through eSignature, a secure Patient Portal account that allows patients to complete a wide-variety of self-service tasks (including online bill pay), built-in measures and assessments to measure the outcomes of your patient care.

Clinical Documentation: Assessment data and auto-generated clinical summaries are pre-populated from the intake questionnaires and outcome measures prior to the appointment. Historical notes, chart data, outcomes data, clinical questionnaires and billing information can be carried forward from one note to the next, eliminating the hassle of starting from scratch for each visit. Pre-designed and ready-to-use note templates designed for SOAP, CBT, DBT, and more turn your clinical notetaking into an efficient process.

For more information on Valant: https://www.valant.io/

Experienced Administrative Team: Our highly efficient front-desk and admin department manages billing, insurance claims, and other front-desk tasks. The admin checks patients in, collects payments, answers questions regarding billing and insurance, and relays messages from our website and phone to providers in our practice. This allows the therapist to focus more on their relationship and treatment with clients and takes the hassle out of getting paid.

Insurances we are contracted with: PPO Aetna, Cigna, BCBS and UHC. Our clearinghouse is Change Healthcare. Affordable private pay  

Summary of Position:

Provides direct clinical services and participates in the coordination of behavioral health services for youth and adult clients by performing the following duties:

• Conducts intake assessment for all new clients, under the clinical supervision provided by the organization.
• Develops individualized treatment plans in coordination with client.
• Treatment plans must be written and signed by the third appointment.
• Maintains client records as required by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and Core Balance Counseling, LLC
• Maintains a short wait-list and schedules timely intakes anywhere between 1 week out to 3 months in the future.
• Administers best practice standards as related to clinical practices in all client sessions.
• Establishes culturally competent behavioral health services.
• Reviews and updates client treatment plans regularly.
• Provides psychoeducation to clients in counseling practices and diagnosis.
• Provides client with community resources and referrals. Provides education and support to family members of a client.
• Provides consultation or coverage to another therapist as needed.
• Provides client coaching or crisis intervention when needed.
• Facilitates Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and/or meditation groups as assigned.
• Develops therapeutic process.
• Oversees implementation of discharge plans.
• Schedules clients.
• Monitors and tracks client sessions, charts maintenance and completes month end reports.
• Performs group preparations and lead groups.
• Assists with administrative projects such as client account/balance management and EHR software training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job requirements:

- Ability to write detailed progress notes and treatment plans.

- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from admin, clients,     and LPC supervisors.

- Must possess a valid license from Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE): a LAC, LPC, or PhD in Clinical Psychology Master's degree (M.A./M.S.) or equivalent Minimum one year related experience (may include internship) and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Individual Professional malpractice liability insurance policy Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

     - Professionalism and positive attitude.

     - Oral and written communication.

     - Time management.

     - Open to feedback.

     - Willingness to be part of a positive team environment

- Proficiency in online scheduling and billing, using the Valant EHR software or other platforms for behavioral health providers, is preferred. General knowledge of how insurance works in behavioral health.

We are a mental health community that commits to and practices:

     Advancing justice & equity for all intersectional identities

     Culturally affirming & responsive patient care

     Gender-affirming patient care

     Centering the needs of marginalized, underserved populations

     Celebrating all identities and abilities in all bodies

     Decolonizing & destigmatizing mental healthcare

     Dismantling systemic oppression in mental healthcare

We encourage all interested and qualified individuals to apply!

Core Balance Counseling is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to an inclusive workforce, and is always looking to further diversify our team. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.