Substance Abuse Therapist EMPACT

About the role

The EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is a leading non-profit organization focused on behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. As an EEO/AA employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and their families, individualizing services to meet unique needs.
• Facilitate Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Structured Outpatient Program (SOP), and Aftercare groups, using the agency’s Substance Abuse Program curriculum.
• Utilize community resources and referrals to enhance and expand treatment.

Requirements

• 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.
• Organized and reliable, with knowledge of community resources, trauma-informed, and 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.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.

Qualifications

• 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, 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

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Elder Care Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• and much more!

Benefits

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).

Pay

Compensation details are provided in the benefits section.

Schedule

The schedule for this position may require some evenings.