Children's Therapist EMPACT

La Frontera Arizona; Tempe (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans

Dental plans

Company paid Life/AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Elder Care assistance

Pet Insurance

Zusammenfassung

EMPACT-SPC, part of La Frontera Arizona in Tempe, seeks a Children’s Rapid Response Therapist to assess referred children and coordinate crisis care. You’ll conduct developmental screenings, evaluate home and school settings, and connect families with resources to stabilize the child’s situation.

The position requires a Master’s in Behavioral Health, experience with child safety or AZ behavioral health systems, strong organizational skills, and bilingual Spanish proficiency.

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Health field is required.
• 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).
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

Aufgaben

• Perform a one-time thorough clinical assessment of a child referred by Department of Child Safety and/or Juvenile courts.
• Include developmental screening for 0-5 age children; review environment to assess needs and provide resources.
• Complete risk assessments and therapeutic interventions including de-escalation and crisis support.
• Coordinate with Department of Child Safety and Juvenile courts and community partners for long-term supports.
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual Spanish

Time management

Customer service

Detail oriented

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

Jobbeschreibung

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Children's Therapist EMPACT

000810 - MMIC Crisis Services Active Regular Full-Time Tempe, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4177

Who we are:

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

What you’ll do:

We are looking for a Children's Rapid Response Therapist to join our Crisis team. The Clinician will be responsible for completing a one-time thorough clinical assessment of a child that is referred by Department of Child Safety and/or Juvenile courts. The assessment will include but is not limited to a developmental screening for 0-5 age children; a review of their current environment to assess needs, and provide needed resources to support overall stability for the child (0-18 years of age). Clinician will be required to complete risk assessments, therapeutic intervention; including de-escalation, crisis support, behavior management guidance with current caregiver and child or facility staff. This position is community and facility based and the Clinician will be responsible for completing referrals to community partners for long term supports. The position requires the clinician to complete clinical documentation in a timely manner and coordinates with Department of Child Safety and Juvenile courts. *Must be open to working Days, Nights, and Weekends.

What you’ll provide:

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Health field is required.
• Experience working with children in Department of Child Safety (previously CPS) 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) Diff per hour available.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

Additional Requirements and 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.
• Staff members who provide direct client services must be at least 21 years old. Staff members who provide support services (administrative or clinical) must be at least 18 years old.

What we’ll offer:

• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (3 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Elder Care assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!

EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.