Recovery Technicians EMPACT

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 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

Licensure reimbursement

Elder care assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

EMPACT-SPC, part of La Frontera family, seeks a Technician for our 24/7 facility in Mesa, AZ. You will provide counseling and supervision to clients in individual and group settings within a multidisciplinary team, aiming to support treatment goals and ensure safe, respectful care.

The role requires days, nights, weekends with on-call shifts. Inpatient/residential experience is preferred; strong communication and adherence to policies are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid AZ driver’s license with clean 3-year record.
• Fingerprint clearance card or eligible to obtain one.
• 18 years of age or older at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, education and supervision of clients in individual and group settings.
• Assist clients in planning daily activities and monitor progress toward treatment goals.
• Maintain clinical documentation including progress notes and med observation records.
• Intervene in crisis situations and provide orientation to new clients at intake.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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

This is a great opportunity to be a part of something transformational by providing support to clients in our 24/7 facility. We are looking for caring, reliable, determined individuals as part of a great team that can change lives.

This Technician role is a crucial position. This role provides counseling, education and supervision of clients in both individual and group settings as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. Directs, participates and assists clients in planning and carrying out daily activities and evaluates clients during activities. Consults with and may make referrals to other community agencies to provide needed client services. Maintains clinical documentation including client progress towards goals, documentation of activities, med observation records, shift notes etc. Intervenes in crisis situations and attempts to avert potential crisis situation. Provides orientation to new clients upon intake. This position will require days, nights and weekends with on call shifts.

*We have opportunities for Night Recovery Technicians with variable hours based on shifts.

Essential 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.
• Transport clients in agency vehicles as necessary.
• May assist in orientation and training of new staff members.
• May attend and participate in client staffing to determine progress and treatment outcomes.Perform related duties as assigned.
• 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.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

What You’ll Provide

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Inpatient or Residential experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills is required.
• Must have a valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
• Must have Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
• Must have 18 years of age or older at time of employment.

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&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.