Key Facts

Remote From:

Part time

English, Spanish

Hard Skills

Active Safety Clinical Assessments Crisis Intervention Clinical Documentation Employee Onboarding Electronic Referrals Telehealth Mental Health Counseling Stakeholder Communications Assessment Of Suicide Risk Clinical Documentation Crisis Intervention Call Center Experience Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Positive Psychology

Other Skills

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Calmness Under Pressure
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Professionalism
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Adaptability
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Analytical Skills
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Multitasking
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Teamwork
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Self-Awareness
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Customer Service
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Detail Oriented
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Verbal Communication Skills
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Empathy
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a directly related field.
Spanish/English bilingual.
A fingerprint clearance card is required or eligible to obtain one.
Crisis, call center and chat/text experience and/or experience in the mental/behavioral health field preferred.

Requirements:

Provide remote crisis chat/text interventions and assess clinical situations for chatters, delivering safe and effective interventions.
Answer all chats/texts promptly and thoroughly, completing clinical documentation and reporting data as required.
Forward internal referrals to the appropriate program with all required information and monitor 72-Hour Suicide Watch or Safety Follow-Up as needed.
Collaborate with internal and external clients, attend required meetings/trainings, and adapt to shift requirements including evenings/nights.

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center

About La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center

EMPACT – Suicide Prevention Center offers comprehensive crisis and community behavioral health services to children, adults, and families. We provide services in Maricopa and Pinal counties with offices located in Tempe, Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Apache Junction, San Tan Valley, and the City of Maricopa. EMPACT-SPC is committed to working collaboratively with our public and private partners to solve community problems. We have the resources and expertise to address issues related to behavioral health, affordable housing, children and youth, employment, crisis intervention/suicide prevention, military veterans, and community and cultural education. We work hard to build personal responsibility, stabilize families, and assist individuals in achieving their recovery goals – helping to make our Arizona communities safer, stronger and healthier.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 501 - 1000

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Job description

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:

In this position, the Call Center Crisis Therapist will provide remote (from home) crisis chat & text interventions for chatters to the suicide hotline. Additionally, for the calls received, they will make appropriate referrals for available services. This is a part time role.

*Must pass verbal and written Spanish Language Proficiency Test.*

Shift options: 11:00pm-3:00am Mon & Tues. Or: 9:00pm-7:00am Fri & Sat

Essential Responsibilities:

Answer all chats & texts in a timely and professional manner while meeting agency goals of efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Effectively assess clinical situations and needs of all chatters.
Provide safe and effective clinical interventions to all chatters.
Complete clinical documentation thoroughly, clearly, and accurately, including information critical to data collection and reporting to funders. Forward internal referrals to the appropriate program(s)with all required information in a timely manner.
Work collaboratively with internal and external clients/customers. Maintain a positive attitude and flexibility to assist others.
Monitor call-in times for clients placed on a 72-Hour Suicide Watch or Safety Follow-Up. Will be required to work beyond his/her shift with no advance warning if the crisis situation warrants or if required paperwork is not complete at the end of the shift.
Attend all required meetings and training courses, even if they fall outside of the regularly scheduled shift. Evening and night hours may be required.
Assist the clinical coordinator in training new staff.
Prior to using downtime for personal business, staff will be required to ensure all program forms are stocked, the hotline area is clean and organized, required reading is completed, and complete any project to benefit Crisis and/or other departments within the agency as required by a supervisor.
Attend in-person meetings, training, and agency activities and events outside of regularly scheduled work hours upon request.

What you’ll provide:

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a directly related field.
Crisis, call center and chat & text experience preferred
Experience in the mental/behavioral health field preferred
Demonstrated ability to remain calm in stressful situations and collaborate/work in a team environment.
Spanish/English bilingual Needed. ***Bilingual Differential Pay per hour***
A fingerprint clearance card is required or eligibility to obtain one.

Additional Skills and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in the use of technology including chat& text functions.
Clear and effective communication
Strong customer service
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to document detailed information
Ability to multi-task
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.

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!

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.