ACT Peer Support Specialist (8403)

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 2,944,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Terros Health seeks an ACT Peer Support Specialist for the 23rd Ave Health Center in Phoenix, AZ. The role blends field and facility work, with 80% travel and 20% in the clinic, providing direct community-based services and acting as a client advocate.

Requirements include a GED/HS diploma with 3+ years in behavioral health or related degrees, and Peer Support Certification. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus with differential pay. Applicants must have a valid AZ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• GED/HS diploma with 3+ years of behavioral health experience or an associate degree in behavioral health.
• Bachelor's degree (any field) with 1 year of behavioral health experience or a bachelor's in behavioral health.
• Master's degree or higher in behavioral health.
• Peer Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting to ACT clients.
• Collaborate with the ACT team to assess client needs and develop individual service plans.
• Serve as lead client advocate and mentor within the team.
• Maintain flexibility to provide services 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Motivation

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associate degree (behavioral health)

Bachelor's degree (behavioral health or related)

Master's or higher in behavioral health

Tools

NextGen EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 23rd Avenue - Phoenix, AZ 85021Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $19.12 - $21.37 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 80%Job Shift: Day ShiftJob 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:

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
• Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movies and more
• Additional language pay differential

Qualifications

• 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.