Counselor EMPACT

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 Entry Level Licensed Therapist provides therapy to adults and their families from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, treating a broad variety of presenting problems. The therapy services will include assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and evidence of base treatment. It will also include maintaining client records in current and complete status.


Essential responsibilities:

• Provide outpatient individual, group and family supportive counseling to SMI clients and their families. 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. Productivity standards are established annually, at a minimum.
• 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. 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.
• Participate in all regularly scheduled administrative, in-service, and staff meetings. Recommend changes that would improve delivery service.
• Coordinate communication with other departments of the agency in accomplishing continuity of care
• Participate in standing and ad hoc committees and work groups, as requested. Provide instruction and training for interns and coworkers in his/her respective discipline, as requested.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with state, community, and contracting organizations, and collaborating with partners.
• Perform additional related duties and participate in agency fund-raising activities, as requested.

What you'll provide:

• Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work REQUIRED.
• Associate level licensure REQUIRED.
• Knowledge and experience working with the Maricopa County Regional Behavioral Health Authority preferred.
• Adequate computer and typing skills required. Experience working with Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word and Next Gen preferred.
• Must have a valid AZ Driver's License with no major infractions in past 39 months.
• Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
• 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:

(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.