ACT Substance Abuse Specialist (9585)

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Bilingual pay differential

PTO 3 weeks in first year

Paid sick time

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Terros Health seeks an ACT Substance Abuse Specialist to join an interdisciplinary ACT clinical team at our Phoenix outpatient clinic. You will work with individuals with Serious Mental Illness or general mental health needs under Court Ordered Treatment, providing community-based substance use services and coordinating with families and agencies.

The role emphasizes Motivational Interviewing, care planning, and flexible scheduling in a 40‑hour week, with field-facing duties and office-based

Qualifications

• GED/High school diploma with 1.5 years behavioral health experience.
• Associates, Bachelor's or Master’s in behavioral health or related field.
• Experience in substance use counseling and understanding of DSM-V is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate on ACT clinical team for assessment and service planning.
• Engage members using Motivational Interviewing techniques.
• Provide community-based services (O7) including assessment and planning.
• Actively recruit new clients for ACT services.
• Assess needs and coordinate transitions to less intensive services.
• Monitor client status during transitions to maintain stability.
• Facilitate individual and group substance use treatment per plan.
• Support recovery planning and service plan development with teams.

Skills

Substance use counseling

Interpersonal skills

DSM‑V knowledge

Communication skills

Driving

Tech literacy (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

GED/High school diploma with 1.5 years behavioral health experience

Associates degree in medical/behavioral field

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

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Master's degree or higher in behavioral health

Tools

NextGen EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 23rd Avenue - Phoenix, AZ, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $19.12 - $22.87Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 80%, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work , We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for an ACT Substance Abuse Specialist. You will serve as a substance abuse expert on an interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment. We are seeking a passionate individual to complete the team in our outpatient Healthcare Center in Phoenix, AZ.

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.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Seeking an ACT Substance Abuse Specialist to join our interdisciplinary ACT clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment at our 23rd Ave Healthcare Clinic. This role does not require a clinical license, but substance abuse services experience is required.

NOW OFFERING: An additional $3.00 per hour ACT differential IN ADDITION to base pay

Full-time Employed: 40 hours/week

Location: 23rd Ave and Dunlap in Phoenix, AZ and out in the community (approximately 20% in an office setting, 80% in the field)

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

Competitive Mileage Reimbursement

Duties Include:

• Works as a team member of an ACT clinical team to assess member needs and goals, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a member advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies.
• Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to effectively engage members into treatment services.
• Provides time-unlimited (O7), community-based services (S1) to all ACT team clients served on the ACT team, including but not limited to: Assessment of client needs and level of functioning, developing individual treatment plans, providing direct care, coordinating services across providers, advocating for client, medication observation and education, independent living skills training, and identifying and procuring meaningful daily activities.
• Actively recruits new clients who could benefit from ACT services.
• Routinely assesses client need for ACT services, using explicit criteria to determine need to transfer to less intensive services. Gradually and individually transitions eligible clients and ensure continuity of care.
• Monitors client status during transition and reintroduces services as needed to ensure client stability in the community.
• Facilitates substance use treatment, both individually and in groups, per clients’ individual service plan. Provides other therapeutic counseling services to ACT clients, based on clients’ individual needs and treatment recommendations.
• Participates in the service plan development process for each client as it relates to their recovery and the interventions and services they will need.

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:

• GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience, or
• An associatesdegree in the field of medical or 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, or
• A master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral health
• Required: Strong understanding of substance use, addiction, and recovery clinicals
• Required: Must have 1 year of substance use counseling experience (individuals, groups, etc.)
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferred
• Valid AZ Driver License.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 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) or apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card within 7 working days of employment
• Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, members, families, and other community members
• Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions
• Basic understanding of the DSM-V preferred
• Certified Case Manager strongly preferred
• Must pass background check, TB test and other pre-employment screening.

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.