Substance Use Therapist 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

• Join our agency as an ENTRY LEVEL Substance Use Therapist.
• Provide psychotherapy for the purpose of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and their families, individualizing services to meet unique needs.
• Facilitate IOP, SOP, & Aftercare groups, using the agency Substance Abuse Program curriculum.
• Utilize community resources and referrals, as appropriate, to enhance and expand treatment.

What You’ll Provide

• Master's Degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or social work REQUIRED.
• AzBBHE Licensure is preferred.
• Experience facilitating groups required.
• Families First program experience is preferred.
• Must have experience working with substance abuse populations.
• Must be willing to complete reports and be punctual in corresponding with DCS, probation and others.
• Must have good team collaboration skills.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License, with no major infractions in the past three years is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to document detailed information.
• Ability to multitask.
• 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 while working remotely (from home) 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
• Retailer Allowance
• Company-paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Elder Care Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• and much more!

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).

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.