Recovery Technicians Pool EMPACT

About the role

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

The Recovery Technician 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.

• Weekend and Overnight Differentials available

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.
• If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver's license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required.

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's license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required.

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 be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.
• All employees will have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• May assist in orientation and training of new staff members.
• May attend and participate in client staffing to determine progress and treatment outcomes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Out-of-state applicants must provide 3 years of driving record upon hire.
• 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.

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!

Pay

• Details about pay structure are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

• Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.