Overnight Crisis Specialist EMPACT

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. 

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 Overnight Mobile Crisis Specialist to join our dynamic department in Tempe, AZ. The Crisis Specialist will provide direct service crisis intervention, transportation services, behavior management and referral services to individuals and families in crisis situations. Specialists may work independently or as part of a two-person team. This position will require an individual with skills in working in a high-paced environment in a Crisis setting. Wage Differential available.

• →Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field preferred. Or, Associate degree and a minimum of two years full-time behavioral health work experience. Or, High School Diploma/GED with four years of full-time behavioral health work experience.
• →Experience collaborating with community resources.
• →Experience collaborating with internal and external customers.
• →Excellent oral and written communication skills
• →Detail Oriented and strong organization skills.
• →Able to be flexible with workload and availability,
• →Strong internal and external customer service skills.
• →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 a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
• →Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office. 
• →Must have active Fingerprint Clearance Card or be eligible to obtain one. 
• →Valid Arizona Driver’s License, with no major infractions in the past three years is required.
• →Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment. 

• The typical work environment will be working indoors or community-based work, working out in the community.
• Employees must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Occasional travel to training may occur as-needed

(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.