Crisis Therapist DCS Stabilization EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc. • Tempe, AZ

69d

About The Position

The Children's DCS Stabilization Crisis Therapist provides direct in-home, in-office and community based clinical therapeutic services and education services to families, youth and adults who are involved with the Child Protective Services system.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required in marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, social work, or directly related field.
• Associate level licensure by AzBBHE preferred.
• Experience working with children in Department of Child Safety care.
• Knowledge of the RBHA children's system preferred.
• Experience utilizing electronic health records system.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, and recognize personal limitations.
• Must represent agency in professional manner.
• Able to problem solve at both department and agency level.
• Able to understand the needs of victims and their families, listen empathically, remain non-judgmental, empower victims to make positive choices.
• A valid AZ Driver's License with no major infractions in past 39 months is required.
• Bilingual - Spanish ability a plus.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, direct psychotherapy services to families, youths and adults who are currently involved with the Child Protective Services.
• Coordinates services with EMPACT-SPC staff and other behavioral health agencies, Child Protective Services, police, court affiliated, and public agencies.
• Provides and delivers assigned 40 hours of work per week. Evening and weekend hours may be required to accommodate the schedules of families.
• Ensures quality service delivery including clinical care and all associated documentation.
• Recommends to the Clinical Coordinator or Program Manager changes that would improve service delivery.
• Provides comprehensive services to clients and assists the Clinical Coordinator or Program Manager in coordinating communication with other departments of the agency.
• Maintains valid Arizona driver license, appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT's liability insurance carrier.
• Provides and delivers assigned special projects during on-call shifts on weekly basis.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees