Substance Abuse Therapist EMPACT

1 month ago

Mesa, United States La Frontera Empact Full time
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:

This Residential Substance Abuse Therapist opportunity is a great chance to be a part of something transformational by providing support to clients in a 24/7 environment located in Mesa, AZ. We are looking for caring, reliable, determined individuals to help us build a great team that can change lives. Clients are on-site for services. This is a fast paced and fun environment

The Substance Abuse Therapist will provide substance abuse interventions and treatment on an individual and group basis. Will work as part of a clinical team to assess consumer needs and wants, participate in the development of individual service plans, and act as a consumer advocate and liaison with families and community agencies.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Provides direct care for the purpose of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adults and their families, individualizing these services to meet unique needs. Facilitate substance abuse groups, using agency Substance Abuse Program approved curriculum. Use community resources and referrals, as appropriate, to enhance and expand treatment.
  • Provide individual counseling with clients to address issues related to substance use, including trauma focused therapy.
  • Work independently and responsibly, and participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of treatment and prevention programs.
  • Produce complete, timely, thorough, quality clinical documentation of all services rendered, both billable and non-billable, as required. The documentation must include sufficient information about the activity being documented and the client’s participation in, and response to, the activity.
  • Ensure quality service delivery, including clinical care and all associated duties. Utilize Best Practice therapeutic approaches whenever possible. Maintain all client records in up-to-date status and in accordance with agency policies and procedures, as well as RBHA, state, and federal requirements. Participate in the agency’s Quality Management Program, as needed or requested.
  • Participate actively in regular supervision, accepting feedback and suggestions in a collaborative and strengths-based way.
  • Interact regularly and constructively with the clinical team, support staff, and administrative staff.
What you’ll provide:
  • Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field REQUIRED; Course of Study: Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, or directly related field.
  • Experience working with substance abuse issues and facilitating groups is required.
  • Must be organized, reliable and able to meet deadlines with accuracy.
  • Must have knowledge of community resources, be trauma-informed and able to individualize treatment.
  • Requires Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.
Additional Requirements and Responsibilities:
  • Participate in all regularly scheduled administrative, in-service, and staff meetings. Recommend changes that would improve service delivery.
  • Coordinate communication with other departments of the agency in accomplishing continuity of care.
  • Participate in standing and ad hoc committees and work groups, as requested. Provide instruction and training for interns and coworkers in his/her respective discipline, as requested.
  • Comply with the agency's standard of care for service delivery.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with state, community, and contracting organizations, and with collaborating partners.
  • Perform additional related duties and participate in agency fund-raising activities, as requested.
What we’ll offer:

(Full-time employees)
  • Generous PTO (15 days the first year)
  • 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
  • Elder Care Assistance
  • Pet Insurance and much more


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. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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