Top 28 Special needs advocate Jobs in Tucson, Az

Behavioral Health Technician
CODAC HEALTH RECOVERY & WELLNESS INC —Tucson, AZ
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Access
- Computer literacy
CPI Outpatient - Care Coordinator (Tucson Park)
Intermountain Centers —Tucson, AZ
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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5d
Program Director
REACHING BEYOND LLC —Tucson, AZ
- $21 an hour
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- Recruiting
- Cleaning
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Weekends & on-call-part-time, DSP, Direct Support Professional
The Legends Residential Care —Tucson, AZ
- From $15.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
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Group Home Manager
AIRES LLC —Tucson, AZ
- From $19.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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5d
Behavioral Health Technician / CHR
Tucson Indian Center —Tucson, AZ
- $17.70 - $26.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
Family Specialist FAS DDD - FT
RISE INC FAMILY —Tucson, AZ
- $21 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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4d
Direct Support Professional-Group Home
iCare Health Services LLC —Tucson, AZ
- $15.50 - $16.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Clinical Therapist
JFCS of Southern Arizona —Tucson, AZ
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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12d
Lead DSP- Tucson Day Center
RISE INC —Tucson, AZ
- $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
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Bilingual Clinician - JOR
NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM —Tucson, AZ
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Doctoral degree
- Continuing education credits
- Mileage reimbursement
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12d
Therapist - Tucson, AZ (IHC Broadway)
Intermountain Centers —Tucson, AZ
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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11d
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Youth Community Specialist
Resilient Health —Tucson, AZ
- $19.25 - $21.42 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
Dry Wind Direct Support Professional-Group Home
iCare Health Services LLC —Tucson, AZ
- $15.50 - $16.25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Family Educator - Bilingual Spanish
Easter Seals Blake Foundation —Tucson, AZ
- Full-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
Partner Clinician
Soar Autism Center —Tucson, AZ
- $114,500 - $119,500 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Bilingual Medical Social Worker MSW
Suvida Healthcare —Tucson, AZ
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Master of Social Work
- Skilled nursing facility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Occupational Therapist
Essential Therapy Solutions, LLC —Tucson, AZ
- $75 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Physical Therapist
Essential Therapy Solutions, LLC —Tucson, AZ
- $50 - $105 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Speech Language Pathologist
Essential Therapy Solutions, LLC —Tucson, AZ
- $50 - $105 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Behavioral Health Technician

CODAC HEALTH RECOVERY & WELLNESS INC -
Tucson, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Company vehicle operation
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) promotes member recovery through hope, respect, self direction, and empowerment. This role provides integrated behavioral health support, peer support, education, care coordination, advocacy, and community based services. The BHT works as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the seamless integration of medical, behavioral health, and wellness services. Services are provided in home, in the community, and within agency settings to assist members with mental health and/or substance use challenges in achieving recovery goals and improved quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The position is responsible, but not exclusive, for the following:

Member Support and Recovery Services

Provide, coaching, mentoring, and modeling of self advocacy and recovery values.
Assist members in identifying and achieving wellness (healthy lifestyle) and recovery goals.
Deliver peer support, personal assistance, and skills training in home and in the community.
Assist members with securing resources (housing, benefits, transportation, social services).
Advocate for member needs to ensure access to appropriate needs.

Care Coordination and Case Management

Participate in assessments and annual updates; contribute to integrated service plans.
Monitor treatment progress, service intensity, and adherence to care plans.
Coordinate referrals, linkage, and follow up with medical, behavioral, and community agencies.
Provide health education, resource navigation, and system navigation support.
Attend medical or behavioral health appointments with members as needed.

Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Provide crisis intervention, deescalation, and safety planning.
Notify supervisor of urgent concerns and respond to walk in/emergent needs.
Respond to walk in and emergent member needs, as assigned.
Participate in triage and care access support for members who present onsite, virtual, and or through referral basis.

Community Based and In Home Services

Travel to members’ residences to provide support, education, and skill building, based on medical necessity.
Transport members safely using agency or personal vehicle, per program guidelines.
Conduct outreach and engagement via calls, home visits, and community coordination.

Performs other related duties in accordance with agency growth and changes.

Education/Experience:

Masters or Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field and no related experience OR;
Masters or Bachelor’s degree in a non healthcare related field and 3 months relevant related experience OR;
Associates’ degree in a healthcare field and 6 months related experience OR;
Associate’s degree in a non healthcare field and 1 year related experience OR;
Certified Medical Assistant and 1 year related experience OR;
Certified Peer Support Specialist and 1 year related experience OR;
High School diploma or General Education Equivalent and 2 years related experience.

Certifications:

Peer Support Specialist certification required.
Commission Certified Care Manager (CCCM), a plus.

Additional Requirements:

Valid Arizona Driver’s license, proof of current insurance and willingness to use personal vehicle.
- Driver’s license is an essential requirement for performing duties for this position.
Clean Motor Vehicle Record, no more than 2 moving violations or a license suspension in past 3 years.

Skills:

Bilingual a plus.
Extensive knowledge of community resources.
Extensive knowledge of behavioral health challenges which include knowledge of the impacts of mental illness, domestic violence, and the dynamics of addictive behavior.
Familiarity with various ethnic and cultural groups.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills using MS Office products, Word, Excel, Access, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

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special needs advocate jobs in tucson, az

Behavioral Health Technician

CPI Outpatient - Care Coordinator (Tucson Park)

Program Director

Weekends & on-call-part-time, DSP, Direct Support Professional

Group Home Manager

Behavioral Health Technician / CHR

Family Specialist FAS DDD - FT

Direct Support Professional-Group Home

Clinical Therapist

Lead DSP- Tucson Day Center

Bilingual Clinician - JOR

Therapist - Tucson, AZ (IHC Broadway)

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Youth Community Specialist

Dry Wind Direct Support Professional-Group Home

Family Educator - Bilingual Spanish

Partner Clinician

Bilingual Medical Social Worker MSW

Occupational Therapist

Physical Therapist

Speech Language Pathologist

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