Substance Use Therapist EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.•Tempe, AZ

20d

About The Position

This is a great opportunity for a Substance Use Therapist to join our agency. The ideal candidate will have experience in substance abuse treatment and experience facilitating groups. This position may require you to work some evenings. The position will require the individual to provide psychotherapy for the purpose of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and their families, individualizing these services to meet unique needs. The Substance Abuse Therapist will facilitate IOP, SOP, & Aftercare groups, using the agency Substance Abuse Program curriculum, which consists of a comprehensive, structured, step-down group program, and can also include individual and/or family therapy, as needed. The Substance Abuse Therapist will utilize community resources and referrals, as appropriate, to enhance and expand treatment.

Requirements

Master's Degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or social work required. AzBBHE Licensure is preferred.
Experience facilitating groups required.
Must have experience working with substance abuse populations.
Must be willing to complete reports and be punctual in corresponding with DCS, probation and others.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and have good time management skills.
Must have good team collaboration skills.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License, with no major infractions in the past three years is required.
Must be available to work weekends and some evenings.
Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Clear and effective communication.
Strong customer service.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to document detailed information.
Ability to multitask.
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 while working remotely (from home) and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.

Nice To Haves

Families First program experience is preferred.
Being bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus. Obtain Bilingual Differential Per Hour

Responsibilities

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.