Substance Abuse Therapist Part Time EMPACT

La Frontera Center • Mesa, AZ

18h

About The Position

EMPACT–Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is seeking a part-time Substance Abuse Therapist. The role provides psychotherapy to adults and their families for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, with services individualized to meet their needs. The therapist facilitates IOP, SOP, and Aftercare groups using the agency’s comprehensive, structured, step-down Substance Abuse Program curriculum. Individual and/or family therapy may also be provided as needed. The therapist uses community resources and referrals to enhance and expand treatment. Some evening work may be required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or social work.
• Organized and reliable, with knowledge of community resources.
• Trauma-informed approach and ability to individualize treatment.
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and strong customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Have or be eligible to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.
• At least 21 years of age at the time of employment.
• For driving on agency time or business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance, with approval for coverage through EMPACT-SPC’s liability insurance carrier.
• At hire, a three-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations or tickets.

Nice To Haves

• AzBBHE licensure is preferred.
• Experience working with substance abuse issues and facilitating groups is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish; differential pay per hour is available.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy to adults and their families for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, individualizing services to meet their needs.
• Facilitate IOP, SOP, and Aftercare groups using the agency Substance Abuse Program curriculum.
• Provide individual and/or family therapy as needed.
• Use community resources and referrals to enhance and expand treatment.
• 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.
• Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical practice and agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional demeanor 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 EMPACT-SPC’s carrier.
• Meet the driving-record requirement at hire: provide a three-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations or tickets.

Benefits

• The listed benefits are identified as applying to full-time employees: generous PTO, 10 paid holidays per year, medical plans (three choices), dental plans (two choices), vision plans (two choices), a 403(b) retirement plan, retirement allowance, company-paid Life/AD&D and long-term disability, voluntary additional life and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, licensure reimbursement, elder care assistance, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time