Substance Abuse Therapist EMPACT

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Retirement Allowance

Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Elder Care Assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center is seeking a Substance Abuse Therapist to join our Arizona-based team. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and families, with emphasis on individualized care and proven group facilitation skills.

You will lead IOP, SOP, and Aftercare groups using our structured curriculum, with opportunities for individual or family therapy as needed. Evening work may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in MFT, counseling, or social work required.
• AzBBHE Licensure preferred.
• Experience with substance abuse treatment and group facilitation preferred.
• Must be organized, trauma-informed, and able to tailor treatment.
• 21+ years old; valid AZ driver's license with clean record in past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and families.
• Facilitate IOP, SOP, and Aftercare groups using curriculum.
• Utilize community resources to enhance treatment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Group facilitation

Substance abuse treatment

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or social work

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.

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

What You’ll Do

This is a great opportunity for a Substance Abuse Therapist to join our agency.

The ideal candidate will have experience in substance abuse treatment and experience facilitating groups.

This position may require you to work some evenings.

The position will require the individual to provide psychotherapy for the purpose of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and their families, individualizing these services to meet unique needs.

The Substance Abuse Therapist will facilitate IOP, SOP, & Aftercare groups, using the agency Substance Abuse Program curriculum, which consists of a comprehensive, structured, step-down group program, and can also include individual and/or family therapy, as needed.

The Substance Abuse Therapist will utilize community resources and referrals, as appropriate, to enhance and expand treatment.

What You’ll Provide

• Master's Degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or social work required.
• AzBBHE Licensure is preferred.
• Experience working with substance abuse issues and facilitating groups is preferred.
• Must be organized and reliable, have knowledge of community resources, be trauma-informed, and be able to individualize treatment.
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and strong customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• 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.
• Plus: Bi-lingual (Spanish) Diff per hour available.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the 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

• 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.