As a team member on an ACT Team, you will be responsible for providing customized community-based services for people living with a serious mental illness who need more intensive wrap-around services to keep them living their lives in the community and out of the hospitals, jails, crisis system or emergency rooms.
Specifically, as an ACT Peer Support Specialist you will provide direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting to members. You will work as part of a clinical team to assess member needs, to participate in the development of individual service plans and to act as a member advocate and liaison with families and community agencies. You will be responsible for providing on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage and serve as the team’s lead member advocate and mentor.
You will be responsible to coach and consult with members to promote recovery and self-direction, facilitate wellness management and recovery strategies. In addition you will assist members and families to access additional needed services and obtain entitlements, including identification of funding services. Additionally, you will assume primary contact responsibility for a percentage of members, to assure accurate and thorough maintenance of their medical record.
Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week
Location Address: 8804 N 23rd Ave Ste. A1/A2, Phoenix, AZ 85021
(Additional Language Differential Pay Available)
Full Benefits Package, including 401K
Must have very flexible schedule as this team provides treatment 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays
This position provides services 80% in the field, 20% in the clinic
$3.00/hour ACT Differential in addition to base pay!
Qualifications
- Education/Experience:
- GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 3 years of behavioral health experience, or
- An associates degree in the field of behavioral, or
- A bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience, or
- A bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral health, or
- A master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral health.
- Peer Support Certification (Required)
- Three years working as a Peer Support Specialist preferred.
- Behavioral Health recipient in recovery for at least 1 – 3 years and/or first-hand experience with family members with serious mental illness and/or chronic disease
- Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy.
- Must have a valid, unrestricted Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or apply for one within 7 working days of employment.
- Must understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophy.
- Exemplify great customer service and motivational skills.
- Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions.
- Must be able to work on a computer and tablet in Microsoft Office, with electronic medical records and in NextGen.
- Provide services in a clinical setting and in the community, as well as weekend and holiday coverage.
- Must pass a typing assessment with a speed of at least 25 wpm.
Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.12 - $21.37 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85021 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
