SMI Case Manager EMPACT

About the role

EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services since 1987. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What You’ll Do

We offer stability, flexibility, and community to our clients through our specialized team of Case Managers. Our Case Managers work with our SMI Adult population, completing assessments and service plans, implementing services according to individualized service plans (ISPs), communicating and documenting consumer progress, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure all services prescribed in the ISP are implemented. They also assist in maintaining, monitoring, and modifying covered behavioral health services.

What You’ll Provide

• Must have a minimum of High school diploma/GED and 4 years of full time Behavioral Health work experience or meet BHT requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health related field preferred.
• Experience working with Severely Mentally Ill Adults and the adult system of care.
• Knowledge and experience working with the Maricopa County Regional Behavioral Health Authority preferred.
• Adequate understanding of the behavioral health field, including basic understanding of psychiatric diagnoses, symptoms, and the role of case management.
• Adequate computer and typing skills required.
• Experience working with Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Next Gen preferred.
• Valid AZ Driver's License with no major infractions in past 39 months.
• Regular access to reliable transportation.
• At least 21 years of age at time of employment.

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently, cooperate, 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.

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!

Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Bi-lingual (Spanish) Differential per hour available.
• Productivity Incentive available if metrics achieved.

Employment Details

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).