Children's Therapist EMPACT

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

EMPACT–Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is a nonprofit organization providing behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. The POOL 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 may include developmental screening for children ages 0–5 and review of the child’s current environment to identify needs and resources that support stability for children ages 0–18. The clinician provides risk assessments, therapeutic interventions, de-escalation, crisis support, and behavior-management guidance to caregivers, children, or facility staff. This community- and facility-based position also 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.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment for this direct client-services position.
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.
At time of hire, provide a three-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets.
Demonstrated ability 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.
Must maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and agency policies and procedures.
Must be open to working days, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in Department of Child Safety (formerly CPS) care or in the Arizona Children’s Behavioral Health System.
Knowledge of the Children’s RBHA system.
Spanish bilingual skills; an hourly differential is available.

Responsibilities

Complete one-time, thorough clinical assessments of children referred by the Department of Child Safety and/or juvenile courts.
Conduct developmental screenings for children ages 0–5 as part of the assessment when applicable.
Review the child’s current environment, assess needs, and provide resources that support the child’s overall stability.
Complete risk assessments and provide therapeutic intervention, including de-escalation and crisis support.
Provide behavior-management guidance to caregivers, children, or facility staff.
Complete referrals to community partners for long-term support.
Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Coordinate with the Department of Child Safety and juvenile courts.
Maintain professional conduct and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
When driving on agency time or business, maintain a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and obtain approval for liability coverage through the agency’s carrier.

Benefits

Generous paid time off (full-time employees only).
10 paid holidays per year (full-time employees only).
Choice of three medical plans (full-time employees only).
Choice of two dental plans (full-time employees only).
Choice of two vision plans (full-time employees only).
403(b) retirement plan (full-time employees only).
Retirement allowance (full-time employees only).
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability (full-time employees only).
Voluntary additional life and short-term disability insurance (full-time employees only).
Tuition reimbursement (full-time employees only).
Licensure reimbursement (full-time employees only).
Elder care assistance (full-time employees only).
Pet insurance (full-time employees only).