SMI Case Manager EMPACT

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans (4 choices)

Dental plans (2 choices)

Vision plans (2 choices)

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center is seeking a Case Manager to work with the SMI Adult population in Maricopa, AZ. This role entails providing crisis intervention, support, and education services to families and individuals.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field and experience working with Severely Mentally Ill Adults. We offer benefits including a sign-on bonus, generous PTO, and various medical plans.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with Severely Mentally Ill Adults.
• Must have flexible work hours and ability to meet with individuals in their home.
• Must have a valid AZ driver’s license with no major infractions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct-service crisis intervention to families and children.
• Complete family needs assessments and make referrals as needed.
• Ensure continuity of care and coordinate communications with other departments.

Skills

Experience with Severely Mentally Ill Adults

Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Crisis intervention skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a 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.

Sign‑On Bonus

Sign‑on bonus up to $2000 (limited time incentive).

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a candidate to join our team as a Case Manager to work with our SMI Adult population at our City of Maricopa location (the city of Maricopa, in Pinal County, is 25 miles southwest of Chandler, AZ). This position will provide direct‑service crisis intervention, support, transportation and education to families and children, independently of, or in conjunction with, other in‑home client services. It completes family needs assessments, makes appropriate referrals to collaborating partners and other community services as client needs indicate, ensures the continuity of care in the provision of comprehensive services to clients and assists in coordinating communications with other departments of the agency or with collaborators in accomplishing this function. This position is full‑time and will require flexibility with scheduling client and family needs.

What You’ll Provide

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field or meet BHT requirements.
• Experience working with Severely Mentally Ill Adults and the adult system of care is required.
• Need to have flexible work hours and ability to meet with individuals in their home, community or office.
• Must have a 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) differential per hour available.
• 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.