La Frontera EMPACT

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Remote Veterans Clinical Coordinator

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

La Frontera EMPACT-SPC (Suicide Prevention Center), a member agency of La Frontera Arizona, 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.

**Sign-on incentives offered up to $5000 (amount varies with position)**

The Clinical Coordinator, while working remotely (from home), will assure the quality of services to clients, coordinating day-to-day operations of the program, and recommending and implementing changes that would improve the delivery of services. They will be expected to provide direct service counseling, on-going counseling, prevention services, and education services to adults, families, and youth. Directly supervise remote (from home) clinical staff. This is a remote role. *ARIZONA residents only.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Assist manager with the administrative and clinical supervision of staff and volunteers: Evaluate staff and volunteer performance. Make recommendations of personnel actions to the manager. Provide direct client services as assigned by the manager.
  • Direct the day-to-day operations of the program and be responsible for scheduling of meetings.
  • Provide for quality assurance of the program's service delivery.
  • Direct the overall productivity of the program and monitor individual staff and intern's performance to meet productivity standards.
  • Recommend to the Manager changes that would improve service delivery. Develop, implement and maintain at least one clearly defined program area.
  • Assure regular supervision and review of staff performance.
  • Comply with and assure compliance by staff with the agency's standard of care for service delivery. Assist with Quality Management, Quality Assurance and Utilization Review as assigned by management.
  • Ensure quality service delivery including clinical care and all associated documentation. Maintain all client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures. This includes appropriate phone documentation, intake documentation, endangerment triaging, treatment planning, referral triaging, risk planning, termination documentation, interagency reports and follow-up documentation.
  • Take an active role in ad hoc committees and work groups as assigned by the Manager or Director of Programs.
  • Provide instruction and training for interns and staff.
  • Adhere to the agency's policies and procedures and assure that staff is in compliance.
  • Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
  • Provide comprehensive services to clients and coordinate communication with other departments in the agency to accomplish continuity of care.
  • Provide and deliver at least 40 hours of work per week. Attend meetings and trainings outside of regularly scheduled work hours. Program Coordinators will be required to work beyond scheduled work hours to complete required paperwork or to complete crisis stabilization tasks. Evening and night hours may be required.


Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • 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.

Education and Experience:

  • Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field required.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the behavioral health field.
  • Crisis Experience preferred.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Program Development preferred.
  • Experience working with Veterans and Veteran family members preferred.
  • Passion for working in support of Military Veterans, their families and our military.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • The typical work environment will be working remote in an indoor environment.
  • Employees must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
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