ACT Peer Support Specialist (8894)

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 54,787,000 - 61,227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Terros Health seeks an ACT Peer Support Specialist to deliver direct treatment and rehabilitative services with the Assertive Community Treatment team in Phoenix, AZ.

The role emphasizes client advocacy, recovery-oriented approaches, and collaboration with families and external agencies.

Qualifications

• GED/High school diploma with 3 years behavioral health experience.
• Associate degree in behavioral health is preferred.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in behavioral health fields is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment and supportive services in the ACT team setting.
• Collaborate with clinical team to assess needs and develop service plans.
• Advocate for clients and liaise with families and community agencies.
• Lead client advocacy and mentoring within the ACT team.
• Meet scheduling needs, including weekend/holiday coverage.

Skills

Peer Support Certification

Recovery-focused approach

Excellent communication

Education

GED/High school diploma with 3 years behavioral health experience

Associate degree in behavioral health

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field

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.

Hiring Details

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

Mileage reimbursement is available

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:

We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

• 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 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.