Children's Therapist EMPACT

57336309-1638-4389-98ad-c55774901e26•Tempe, AZ

23h

About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is a nonprofit organization providing community behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. The Children's Rapid Response Therapist joins the Crisis team and completes one-time, thorough clinical assessments for children referred by the Department of Child Safety and/or juvenile courts. Assessments include developmental screening for children ages 0–5 and review of the child's current environment and needs, with resources provided to support stability for children ages 0–18. The clinician provides risk assessments, therapeutic interventions, de-escalation, crisis support, and behavior-management guidance to children, caregivers, or facility staff. The role is community- and facility-based and includes referrals to community partners for long-term support, timely clinical documentation, and coordination with the Department of Child Safety and juvenile courts. The clinician must be open to working days, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Master's degree in a behavioral health field.
Detail-oriented, with good time-management and customer-service skills.
Must have a fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
Must have a valid Arizona driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
Must be at least 21 years old at time of employment for direct client services.
Able to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and empathetically to people regardless of age, race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
For driving on agency time or business, must have a valid Arizona driver's license, appropriate liability insurance, and approval for liability coverage from EMPACT-SPC's liability insurance carrier; at hire, must provide a three-year state driving record without major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets.
Must be open to working days, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in Department of Child Safety (previously CPS) care or the Arizona Children's Behavioral Health System.
Knowledge of the Children's RBHA system.
Bilingual Spanish; differential pay per hour is available.

Responsibilities

Complete thorough, one-time clinical assessments for children referred by the Department of Child Safety and/or juvenile courts.
Conduct developmental screenings for children ages 0–5 and review the child's environment and needs.
Provide resources to support stability for children ages 0–18.
Complete risk assessments and provide therapeutic intervention, de-escalation, crisis support, and behavior-management guidance to children, caregivers, or facility staff.
Complete referrals to community partners for long-term supports.
Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Coordinate with the Department of Child Safety and juvenile courts.
Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical practice and agency policies and procedures.
Maintain positive professional relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.