Crisis Transition Navigator EMPACT

Job Description

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 :

Our entry level Crisis Transition Navigator (CTN) works with individuals who have received services from the Maricopa County crisis system (Non-Title XIX and Title XIX-Non-SMI Adults). The Crisis Transition Navigator serves as a bridge to ongoing services by coordinating and monitoring RBHA / Community-based resources and facilitates delivery of these necessary services and supports. The goal of the CTN is to provide individuals who are voluntary and able to give informed consent, assistance in accessing post-crisis services to assist with food, housing, financial stability, and identifying support systems.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Meets with consumers of crisis services in the community as referred by specified crisis providers. Completes AHCCCS applications and / or collaboration with DES offices for persons that meet AHCCCS eligibility criteria. Assists in mapping out the most appropriate next steps for the individual who may need assistance in accessing various other providers or community based services after their initial crisis has passed, including development of a Crisis Navigation Plan (CNP). The plan will be self-directed by the recipient and coordinated with the CTN. The CTN will follow up and assist with implementation of the needs identified in the CNP. Will review and monitor recipient progress.
• Develops and collaborates with an extensive network of Community Based and RBHA resources. The CTN must know how to access various social / behavioral health community based services that can include but are not limited to : food, clothing, housing, support services, and Outpatient Crisis Stabilization / Transition services. This can also include making necessary appointments, assisting with scheduling or arranging SMI evaluations and Outpatient Stabilization / Transition services when applicable.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation in progress notes and in the client's Crisis Navigation Plan (CNP).
• Serves as a short term recovery coach, helping the participant develop and implement self-directed recovery plan, sharing experience, providing support, teaching self-management techniques and reassurance.
• Requires competency (via specialized training) in : Risk Assessment, In Home Safety, AHCCCS eligibility / Affordable Health Care Act, SMI eligibility, Crisis System, Other identified peer specialist and system training

Additional Responsibilities may include :

What you’ll provide :

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities :

What we’ll offer :

(Full-time employees)

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.