Child Crisis Therapist - Rapid Response (Bilingual)

La Frontera Center Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical plans

Dental plans

Life/AD&D

Disability insurance

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Elder care assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

La Frontera Center Inc. seeks a part-time Pool Children's Therapist for EMPACT in Tempe, AZ. The clinician will assess referred children, conduct age-appropriate screenings, and coordinate with Child Safety and courts to support family stability.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community partners for long-term supports. Must have a Master's in Behavioral Health and be bilingual in Spanish.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health.
• Experience with children in Department of Child Safety care or AZ Children’s Behavioral Health System preferred.
• Knowledge of the Children’s RBHA system preferred.
• Must be detail oriented and have good time management and customer service skills.
• Must have Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
• Must have a valid AZ driver’s license with no major infractions in the past three years.
• Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
• Bi-lingual Spanish required; differential pay per hour available.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete a one-time thorough clinical assessment of referred child.
• Perform developmental screening for 0–5 age children.
• Review child’s environment to assess needs and provide resources.
• Complete risk assessments and therapeutic interventions including de-escalation and crisis support.
• Coordinate referrals to community partners for long-term supports.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and coordinate with courts.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Customer service

Bi-lingual Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

La Frontera Center Inc. seeks a part-time Pool Children's Therapist for EMPACT in Tempe, AZ. The clinician will assess referred children, conduct age-appropriate screenings, and coordinate with Child Safety and courts to support family stability.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community partners for long-term supports. Must have a Master's in Behavioral Health and be bilingual in Spanish.