Therapists EMPACT

La Frontera Center•San Tan Valley, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is a nonprofit organization providing behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. Therapists work in the San Tan office and provide direct clinical services, including individual, family, and group therapy for families, youth, and adults. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, case management, clinical liaison work, and coordination with clients, families, colleagues, and community resources. Therapists maintain complete and timely clinical records in accordance with agency policies and applicable RBHA, state, and federal requirements, and contribute to quality service delivery and treatment and prevention programs. This is a 40-hour-per-week position, with a goal of 30 hours of therapy services. Evening hours are required, and weekend hours may be needed to accommodate family schedules. Therapists attend meetings and trainings as requested, participate in regular supervision and the agency’s Quality Management Program as needed, and interact constructively with clinical, support, and administrative staff. The position requires calm and empathetic conduct in crisis situations, professional and ethical practice, and the ability to work independently and cooperatively.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a behavioral health field.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and team coordination skills.
Availability to work evening hours; good time-management skills.
Possess a valid fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
Valid Arizona driver’s license; at hire, provide a three-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets and qualify for liability coverage with the agency’s insurance carrier.
Be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.
Ability to 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.

Nice To Haves

Licensure through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AzBBHE) and/or relevant work experience.
Experience in community behavioral health, specifically individual and family therapy.
Experience working with Cenpatico and MMIC.
Specialized training, such as play therapy training.
Spanish bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Provide psychotherapy to assess, diagnose, and treat adults and their families, tailoring services to individual needs.
Facilitate individual and family counseling and provide individual, family, and group therapy for families, youth, and adults.
Use community resources and referrals to enhance and expand treatment.
Provide case management services to support and augment therapy as needed.
Perform clinical liaison duties for assigned clients.
Deliver at least 40 hours of work per week, with a goal of 30 hours of therapy services, and meet annually established minimum productivity standards.
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of treatment and prevention programs.
Produce complete, timely, thorough, and quality documentation for billable and non-billable services, including information about the activity and the client’s participation and response.
Maintain current client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures and RBHA, state, and federal requirements, including intake and risk assessments, diagnosis, service planning, progress notes, discharge planning, termination documentation, and inter-agency reports.
Ensure quality clinical care and service delivery, and use best-practice therapeutic approaches whenever possible.
Participate in the agency’s Quality Management Program as needed or requested.
Participate actively in regular supervision and receive feedback collaboratively.
Interact constructively with clinical, support, and administrative staff, as well as internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
Attend meetings and trainings as requested.
Maintain professional, ethical conduct consistent with agency policies and procedures.
When driving on agency time or business, maintain a valid Arizona driver license, required liability insurance, and approval for coverage by the agency’s liability insurance carrier.