ACT Peer Support Specialist

TERRO; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Terros Health is seeking an ACT Peer Support Specialist for our 23rd Ave Health Center in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves active direct treatment and advocacy within the ACT team, with 80% field work and 20% in the facility.

Required are a state Peer Support Certification and a flexible schedule, with bilingual Spanish a plus. Mileage and travel duties are part of the position, and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• GED/HS diploma with 3+ years behavioral health experience.
• Associates degree in behavioral health or higher.
• Bachelor's degree (not BH) with 1 year BH experience or.
• Bachelor's in BH or higher (MH/behavioral health).
• Master's or higher in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting to clients served on the ACT Team.
• Works with ACT team to assess client needs and develop individual service plans.
• Serves as lead client advocate and mentor within the team.
• Discloses personal mental health experience to inform service provision.
• Acts as liaison between clients, families and community agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivational skills

Customer service

Typing speed 25 wpm

Flexibility schedule

Liaison/advocacy

Education

GED/HS diploma with 3 years behavioral health experience

Associates degree in behavioral health

Bachelor's degree (not in behavioral health) + 1 year BH experience

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Master's degree or higher in behavioral health

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 23rd Avenue - Phoenix, AZ 85021 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Salary Range: $19.12 - $21.37 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 80% Job Shift: Day Shift Job Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ACT Peer Support Specialist at our 23rd Ave Recovery Health Center in Phoenix, AZ. Our Peer Support team members are able to utilize their personal experiences to benefit our patients and help build positive, professional relationships on their behalf. The right individual will need to be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate.

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.

Terros Health is hiring an ACT Peer Support Specialist for our 23rd Ave Health Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Additional $3/hour ACT differential pay

Full-Time, Employed

M-F 10am - 7:00pm

Mandatory 80% Travel Required

This role is 80% in the field, 20% in the facility

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health preferred (not required)

State Peer Support Certification required - we can help you obtain this upon hire!

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (Additional Language Differential Pay Available)

Must have very flexible schedule as this team provides treatment 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays

Duties Include:

• Provides direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting to clients served on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team.
• Work as a team member of an ACT clinical team to assess client needs and wants, participate in the development of individual service plans, act as a client advocate and liaison with families and community agencies.
• Serve as the team’s lead client advocate and mentor.
• Be a self-disclosed mental health member and is willing to provide a client’s perspective of the team’s service provision.
• Be a liaison between multiple parties.

Benefits & Wellness:

• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
• Scholarships
• Clinical supervision
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
• Access to the Working Advantage Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more

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.