Posting Number req26836
Department Family and Community Medicine
Department Website Link https://medicine.arizona.edu/family-community-medicine
Location Tucson Campus
Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA
Position Highlights
The Health Mentor will provide recovery-oriented peer support and skills training services, teaching classes and providing mentoring sessions to assist community members with serious mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and/or general mental health conditions to increase their knowledge, skills and motivation to improve their health, reach their recovery goals, live independently, and integrate in their communities. The Health Mentor will also participate in community outreach recruitment events and activities.
This position requires current certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, eligible to provide Peer Support Services in the state of Arizona.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide person-centered health mentoring, skills training, peer support, and recovery-oriented assessment, motivational interviewing, and goal setting services, and work within protocols to maintain a clean, safe, welcoming recovery-oriented environment. Teach a variety of classes in accordance with the HWC curriculum, including but not limited to: Nutrition, Cooking Skills, Physical Activity, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Tobacco Cessation, etc.; and provide 1:1 peer support services.
Complete required documentation in compliance with CSA certification, RBHA and AHCCCS requirements, such as progress notes, monthly summaries, assessments, incident reports, etc., maintaining CSA certification requirements, including required trainings, TB clearance, etc.
Collaborate with team members, students, alumni, and members of adult recovery teams for coordination of care, delivery of services and quality improvement activities. Includes attending in person and online meetings, providing transportation in a 15-passenger van for community-based services for community-based activities, and providing first aid and coordination of care related to medical emergencies.
Participate in outreach recruitment presentations and activities, including Arizona Palooza and other community events.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
One year of relevant work experience.
This position requires current certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, eligible to provide Peer Support Services in the state of Arizona.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking preferred.
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Outreach and Community Engagement
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 5
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Career Stream and Level PC1
Job Family Cmty Outreach
Job Function Outreach & Community Engage
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Veronica Lopez
[email protected]
Open Date 8/18/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
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