Embedded Clinician EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

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. The Embedded Clinician is responsible for ensuring those with mental health concerns or experiencing a mental health crisis, with assistance of designated law enforcement personnel, gain access to community services and receive coordinated client care while collaborating with other agency professionals with the goal of reducing recidivism. Shift: Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm

Requirements

Minimum of a Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a directly related field.
Minimum of Two years previous experience in Crisis Services preferred and special consideration given to those who have experience in sub acute or urgent psychiatric settings.
Flexible to extend work shift to complete crisis work, paperwork, etc. as needed.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm in stressful situations and collaborate/work in a team environment.
Must possess valid AZ Driver's license with no major infractions for the past 39 months.
Fingerprint clearance card required or must be eligible to obtain one.
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual preferred. Receive Bilingual Differential

Responsibilities

Complete intakes and assessments of needs to measure social determinants of health. Operate with knowledge of how social determinants of health and health disparities impact individual client care and the social needs of the community.
Work collaboratively with other professionals as part of multidisciplinary teams. Respond using a trauma-informed care model for crisis intervention, making recommendations for levels of care. Provide advocacy and coordination with providers to optimize outcomes for the client and their natural supports.
Provide direct in-home, in-office, and community-based crisis counseling and follow-up services as assigned. Counseling services will be provided to youth, adults, and families.
Operate with knowledge of crisis intervention approaches and their applications to clients with emotional, behavioral, and substance use problems. Ability to perform Mental Status Evaluations and understand DSM criteria and diagnosis.
Provide comprehensive services to clients and coordinate communication with other departments in the agency to accomplish continuity of care. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all related state, community behavioral health, and contracting organizations.
Ensure quality service delivery including clinical care and all associated documentation. Maintain all client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures. This includes appropriate phone documentation, intake documentation, endangerment triaging, treatment planning, referral triaging, risk planning, termination documentation, interagency reports, and follow-up documentation.
Provide final review of all documentation to ensure clinical standards are met for risk assessment, crisis intervention, and appropriateness of referrals and/or follow-up care.
Voice recommendations to the Program Coordinator or Manager regarding changes that would improve service delivery.
Perform job duties in a safe manner at all times.
Operate within the agency Code of Ethics standards, credentialing standards, and the State of Arizona Guidelines.
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 license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required. At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required.
Staff members who provide direct client services must be at least 21 years old. Staff members who provide support services (administrative or clinical) must be at least 18 years old. All employees will have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.