Family Therapists EMPACT

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Elder care assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center is hiring Child/Family Therapists in Tempe or Glendale, AZ. The role provides direct clinical services including individual, family, and group therapy for families, youth and adults.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in behavioral health, be licensed or eligible through AzBBHE, and demonstrate experience with at-risk youth. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; a valid AZ driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in behavioral health required.
• Licensure through AzBBHE or eligibility preferred.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus; fingerprint clearance card required.
• Must have a valid AZ driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and systems of care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and family counseling sessions.
• Provide clinical liaison duties for assigned clients and ensure quality service delivery.
• Maintain client records per agency policies, including intake, risk assessments, and progress notes.
• Attend meetings and trainings as requested; evening/weekend hours may be required.
• Work 40 hours per week in Tempe or Glendale, AZ locations.

Skills

Master's Degree in behavioral health

AzBBHE licensure or eligible

Bilingual Spanish

Fingerprint clearance card

Valid AZ driver's license

Reliable transportation

Experience with at-risk youth

Detail oriented and multi-tasking

21+ years old

Education

Master's Degree in behavioral health field

Tools

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.

You can view all our job openings at: https://lafronteraaz-empact.org/join-us/

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.

Currently, we have multiple opportunities for Child/Family Therapists to join our dynamic department at our Tempe or Glendale, AZ locations. In this position, you will utilize your experience to provide direct clinical service including individual, family, and group therapy for families, youth and adults.

Job responsibilities include: facilitation of individual and family counseling, perform clinical liaison duties for assigned clients, ensure quality service delivery, including clinical care and all associated duties, maintain all client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including appropriate intake and risk assessments, diagnosis, service planning, progress notes, discharge planning, termination documentation, and inter-agency reports. You will be attending meetings and trainings as requested. This position is a 40 hour work week with evening and weekend hours possible as may be needed to accommodate the schedules of families.

What You’ll Provide

• Must possess a Master's Degree in behavioral health field.
• Licensure through AzBBHE and/or work experience preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and systems of care (Department of Child Safety, Juvenile Probation office) is preferred. Clinical supervision provided.
• Detail orientated and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• 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 have 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.

What We’ll Offer

(Full-time employees)

• 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.