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 :
Empact is proud to be part of a Premier Crisis system being modeled throughout the country. Come join a team that is driving change.
This is a great opportunity for a Crisis Specialist to join our dynamic department. In this position, you will provide crisis services.
The job responsibilities will include but are not limited to responding to crisis calls, completing crisis interventions for ongoing clients, case management and coordination of care, as well as interfacing with first responders.
Services will be provided according to training, experience, and certification as assigned. This position will require an individual with skills in working in a high-paced environment in a Crisis setting.
Wage Differential available.
Work Schedule : Four 10-hour work days per week (Multiple shifts available).
Essential Responsibilities :
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all related state, community behavioral health, and contracting organizations.
May be required to do basic safety checks on vehicles (oil, tire air pressure, etc.).
Will be required at times to work in potentially volatile situations and to react in a professional manner to crisis situations regardless of the nature of the environment or circumstances.
Other Duties and Responsibilities :
Receive supervision each month from a Master's level clinical coordinator. If department meetings or scheduled supervision is missed because of a crisis call, the specialist is required to reschedule the meeting to assure that all supervision requirements are met.
Will be required to work beyond his / her shift with no advanced warning if the crisis situation warrants or if required paperwork is not complete at the end of the shift.
The Department Manager or Director of Programs must approve overtime associated with staying over shift.
What you’ll provide :
Additional Requirements and Responsibilities :
Out of state applicants must provide 3 years of driving records 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.
All employees will have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
What we’ll offer : Full-time employees)
Full-time employees)
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.
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Last updated : 2024-05-12
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