Clinical Service Liaisons EMPACT

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical and Dental plans

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center is hiring a Clinical Service Liaison to provide direct services and crisis intervention for families in Tempe and Glendale. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health-related field, experience working with children, and flexibility in approach.

The position offers extensive opportunities for professional growth, along with generous PTO, medical and dental plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health is required.
• Knowledge of CFT process and Arizona children’s services is preferred.
• Must have a valid AZ driver's license and Fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service and crisis intervention to families.
• Collaborate with community services based on client needs.
• Maintain client records in accordance with agency policies.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Ability to work with children

Problem-solving skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health related field

Job description

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

EMPACT-SPC is on the cutting edge in providing unconditional service to children and families. We offer many opportunities for professional development and growth. Our Children’s Services Department is constantly developing and enhancing programs to meet the needs of families in the community. This is a great opportunity for Clinical Service Liaisons to join our agency in our Children Services team at our Tempe or Glendale offices. Through the Child and Family Team Process, the Clinical Service Liaison provides direct service, crisis intervention, support, transportation, and education to families and individuals, independently of, or in conjunction with, other in‑home client services. The Clinical Service Liaison will be responsible for making referrals to collaborating partners and other community services, as client needs indicate. The Clinical Service Liaison must ensure he/she delivers quality service including clinical care and documentation while maintaining all client records in accordance with Arizona Vision and 12 Principles.

What You’ll Provide

• Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health related field preferred or meet BHT requirements.
• Behavioral health experience required.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Knowledge of CFT process and Arizona children’s services.
• Requires the ability to be flexible and problem solve and to have the ability to use creativity in the approach to service delivery.
• 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. All employees will have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

What We’ll Offer

• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company paid Life/AD&DD 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.