Counselor EMPACT

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Job summary

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center is seeking an entry level licensed therapist to provide outpatient therapy to adults and families from diverse backgrounds. You will handle assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and base treatment, while maintaining complete client records in current status.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work and an Associate level license, with strong documentation and collaboration with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work.
• Associate level licensure is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient individual, group and family counseling to SMI clients and families.
• Deliver at least 40 hours of work per week with a goal of 30 hours of therapy services.
• Produce complete, timely, thorough, and accurate clinical documentation of all services.
• Ensure quality service delivery and participate in the agency’s Quality Management Program.
• Participate in regular supervision and collaborate with the clinical and support staff.
• Coordinate communication with other departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Develop relationships with state, community, and contracting orgs.
• Assist in staff training and supervision as requested.
• Engage in fundraising activities as needed.
• Maintain ethical professional conduct and long-term professional demeanor.

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Microsoft Word

Next Gen

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.

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

This Entry Level Licensed Therapist provides therapy to adults and their families from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, treating a broad variety of presenting problems. The therapy services will include assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and evidence of base treatment. It will also include maintaining client records in current and complete status.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient individual, group and family supportive counseling to SMI clients and their families. Use community resources and referrals, as appropriate, to enhance and expand treatment.
• Deliver at least 40 hours of work per week, with a goal of 30 hours of therapy services. Productivity standards are established annually, at a minimum.
• Produce complete, timely, thorough, quality clinical documentation of all services rendered, both billable and non-billable, as required. The documentation must include sufficient information about the activity being documented and the client’s participation in, and response to, the activity.
• Ensure quality service delivery, including clinical care and all associated duties. Utilize Best Practice therapeutic approaches. 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.
• Participate in all regularly scheduled administrative, in-service, and staff meetings. Recommend changes that would improve delivery service.
• Coordinate communication with other departments of the agency in accomplishing continuity of care.
• Participate in standing and ad hoc committees and work groups, as requested. Provide instruction and training for interns and coworkers in his/her respective discipline, as requested.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with state, community, and contracting organizations, and collaborating with partners.
• Perform additional related duties and participate in agency fund-raising activities, as requested.

What You’ll Provide

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work REQUIRED.
• Associate level licensure REQUIRED.
• Knowledge and experience working with the Maricopa County Regional Behavioral Health Authority preferred.
• Adequate computer and typing skills required. Experience working with Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word and Next Gen preferred.
• Must have a valid AZ Driver's License with no major infractions in past 39 months.
• Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 21 years of age 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&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.