Family Therapist

La Frontera EMPACT-SPC | Tempe, AZ, United States

Posted Date 3/28/2024
Description

 Who we are:

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer. 

 

What you’ll do:

This Family Therapist, for Veterans Court SAMHSA, will provide therapy to Adults from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, treating a broad variety of presenting problems. Will provide EBP therapies, including IOP, ICM, CBT, etc. Position will work with Project clients; provide therapy services, assessments, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, etc. It will also include maintaining client records in current and complete status.

Job responsibilities include: perform clinical liaison duties for assigned clients, ensure quality service delivery, including clinical care and all associated duties, maintain all client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including appropriate intake and risk assessments, diagnosis, service planning, progress notes, discharge planning, termination documentation, and inter-agency reports. You will be attending meetings and trainings as requested. This position may require evening and weekend hours as needed to accommodate the schedules of families.

 

What you’ll provide:

  • Must possess a Master's Degree in behavioral health field.
  • Military veteran preferred.
  • Licensure through AzBBHE  preferred.
  • Experience working with adults in the community behavioral health field preferred.
  • Detail oriented and ability to multi task in a fast paced environment.
  • Must have Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
  • Must have a valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
  • Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) Diff per hour available.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

          Additional Requirements and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.
  • Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
  • If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver's license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required.

 

What we’ll offer:

(Full-time employees)

  • Generous PTO (15 days the first year) 
  • 10 paid holidays per year 
  • Medical plans (4 choices) 
  • Dental plans (2 choices) 
  • Vision plans (2 choices) 
  • 403(b) retirement plan 
  • Retirement Allowance 
  • Company paid Life/AD&D and Long Term Disability 
  • Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability 
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Elder Care assistance 
  • Pet Insurance and much more!

 

EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

 

Position Type
Full-time
Opportunity Type
Job opening

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