ACT Peer Support Specialist (8893)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision

PTO and holidays

Spanish language differential pay

Job summary

Terros Health seeks an ACT Peer Support Specialist for the 23rd Ave Recovery Health Center in Phoenix, AZ. The role uses personal experience to support patients, build professional relationships, and facilitate recovery-focused care.

Responsibilities include direct treatment, teamwork on individual service plans, and acting as the client advocate. A 80% field focus with 20% at the facility, with a flexible schedule and opportunity for Spanish bilingual differential pay.

Qualifications

• GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 3 years of behavioral health experience
• Associates degree in behavioral health or related field
• Bachelor's degree (not in behavioral health) with 1 year of behavioral health experience or a degree in behavioral health
• Master's degree or higher in behavioral health

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting to ACT clients
• Work as part of an ACT clinical team to assess needs and develop service plans
• Serve as lead client advocate and mentor for the team
• Be a self-disclosed mental health consumer and share a client perspective
• Act as liaison between clients, families, and community agencies

Skills

Good communication

Motivational skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

GED/High school diploma with 3 years behavioral health experience

Associates degree in behavioral health

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health (or related field) + 1 year experience

Master's degree in behavioral health

Tools

Microsoft Office

NextGen EMR

Job description

Job Details

Job 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.

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.