Therapists EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays a year

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Elder care assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

La Frontera Center Inc. (EMPACT-SPC) is seeking therapists to join the EMPACT team in San Tan Valley, AZ. The role delivers individual, family, and group therapy to diverse clients, with a focus on crisis intervention and behavioral health services.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and AZ licensure or eligibility, with experience in community behavioral health and familiarity with Cenpatico/MMIC. Evening/weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral health field.
• Licensure through AzBBHE required or preferred.
• Experience in community behavioral health, especially individual & family therapy.
• Experience with Cenpatico and MMIC.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy for adults and families, including individual, family, and group therapy.
• Maintain client records with intake, assessments, treatment planning, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
• Deliver 40 hours of work per week with some evening/weekend hours as needed.
• Participate in supervision and collaborate with clinical team and support staff.
• Ensure quality service delivery and adherence to agency policies and RBHA/state/federal requirements.

Education

Master's Degree in behavioral health field

AzBBHE licensure

Job description

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Therapists EMPACT

Active Regular Full-Time San Tan Valley, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4158

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:

We are looking for Therapists to join our dynamic department in our San Tan office. 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.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide psychotherapy for the purpose of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and their families, individualizing these services to meet unique needs. 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. Provide case management services to support and augment the therapy, as needed. Productivity standards are established annually, at a minimum. Some evening hours are required.
• Work independently and responsibly, and participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of treatment and prevention programs.
• 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 whenever possible. 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.

What you’ll provide:

• Must possess a Master's Degree in behavioral health field.
• Licensure through AzBBHE and/or work experience preferred.
• Experience working in community behavioral health field specifically individual & family therapy is preferred.
• Experience in working with Cenpatico and MMIC.
• Experience in any specialized training such as play training is a plus.
• Detail orientated and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment and self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills and team coordination skills.
• Available to work evening hours and good time management skills are required.
• Must be in possession of valid fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
• Must have a valid AZ driver's license, with no infractions for the past 3 years so you will be approved by our insurance carrier for liability insurance.
• Bilingual - Spanish is a plus.
• Must be 21 years of age or older 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 (3 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.