Therapists EMPACT

La Frontera Center•San Tan Valley, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is seeking Therapists to join their dynamic department in their San Tan office. This role involves providing direct clinical services, including individual, family, and group therapy for families, youth, and adults. The position requires maintaining client records, performing clinical liaison duties, ensuring quality service delivery, and attending meetings and trainings. This is a 40-hour work week with potential for evening and weekend hours to accommodate client schedules.

Requirements

Must possess a Master's Degree in behavioral health field.
Must be in possession of valid fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
Must have a valid AZ driver's license, with no infractions for the past 3 years so you will be approved by our insurance carrier for liability insurance.
Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Licensure through AzBBHE and/or work experience preferred.
Experience working in community behavioral health field specifically individual & family therapy is preferred.
Experience in working with Cenpatico and MMIC.
Experience in any specialized training such as play training is a plus.
Detail orientated and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment and self-motivated.
Strong communication skills and team coordination skills.
Bilingual - Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide psychotherapy for the purpose of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and their families, individualizing these services to meet unique needs.
Use community resources and referrals, as appropriate, to enhance and augment treatment.
Deliver at least 40 hours of work per week, with a goal of 30 hours of therapy services.
Provide case management services to support and augment the therapy, as needed.
Produce complete, timely, thorough, quality clinical documentation of all services rendered, both billable and non-billable, as required.
Ensure quality service delivery, including clinical care and all associated duties.
Utilize Best Practice therapeutic approaches whenever possible.
Maintain all client records in current status and in accordance with agency policies and procedures, as well as RBHA, state, and federal requirements.
Participate in the agency’s Quality Management Program, as needed or requested.
Participate actively in regular supervision, accepting feedback and suggestions in a collaborative and strengths-based way.
Interact regularly and constructively with the clinical team, support staff, and administrative staff.
Facilitate individual and family counseling.
Perform clinical liaison duties for assigned clients.
Ensure quality service delivery, including clinical care and all associated duties.
Maintain all client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including appropriate intake and risk assessments, diagnosis, service planning, progress notes, discharge planning, termination documentation, and inter-agency reports.
Attend meetings and trainings as requested.
Work independently and responsibly, and participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of treatment and prevention programs.