DCS Therapist EMPACT

La Frontera Center

16 days ago

ArizonaFull TimePsychologist

✓ No Call

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join La Frontera Center Inc. as a DCS Stabilization Crisis Therapist – Children's Services in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, social work, or directly related field is

Associate level licensure by AzBBHE

Requirements

Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.

Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.

If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT

SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required. At time of hire, a 3

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with La Frontera Center Inc. in United States.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyCrisis interventionClinical assessmentTreatment planningRisk assessmentCase managementBehavioral health counselingSuicide preventionDocumentationInteragency collaborationMobile crisis assessmentFamily therapyChild protective services knowledgeElectronic health recordsEmpathyProblem solving

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This DCS Therapist EMPACT position at La Frontera Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at La Frontera Center is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Arizona.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Crisis intervention, Clinical assessment, Treatment planning, Risk assessment, Case management, Behavioral health counseling, Suicide prevention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist provides direct in-home, in-office, and community-based clinical therapeutic services to families and youth involved with the Child Protective Services system. They are responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with various publi...

Benefits package: Generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, 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. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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