Crisis Specialist - East Valley (30 & 40 hours, evening & overnight shifts)

TERRO; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and Vision insurance

3 weeks PTO in first year

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Terros Health’s Crisis Mobile Team provides crisis counseling and stabilization services for diverse clients, including children, adults, and families. The Crisis Specialist role supports assessment, engagement, and plan development in evening and overnight shifts.

Candidates should have a GED or higher, plus behavioral health experience; Arizona license eligibility is strongly preferred. A range of benefits and bilingual pay differentials are offered.

Qualifications

• GED/High school diploma with 1.5 years of behavioral health experience or an associate’s degree in behavioral health.
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field with 1 year of behavioral health experience or master’s in behavioral health.
• Arizona license or eligible for Arizona license (LCSW/LPC/LISAC/LMSW/LMFT/LAC/LASAC).

Responsibilities

• Assess risk and engage with clients, develop care plans and follow-up.
• Collaborate with clients, families, schools, first responders and others involved.
• Support seriously mentally ill individuals, children/adolescents and families.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Driver license

License eligibility (Arizona)

Education

GED/High school diploma

Associate degree in behavioral health

Bachelor’s degree (in behavioral health field or related)

Master’s degree (in behavioral health)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Stapley Drive - Mesa, AZ 85204

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: Up to 80%

Job Shift: Evening Shift

Job Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Crisis Specialist 30 or 40 hour Shifts - Behavioral Health Technician (BHT).

Terros Health’s Crisis Mobile Team provides behavioral health, prevention, education, crisis intervention, and crisis stabilization services. They serve children, adolescents, adults, senior adults and families as well as schools, neighborhoods, organizations and businesses by providing phone, walk-in and in-home crisis counseling to clients to facilitate immediate stabilization of emotions and behavior. The 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. For more than five decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Terros Health is now hiring for Crisis Specialists! for the East Valley!

(Evenings and Overnights Available).

Full-Time Employment

Shifts Available:

(40hrs) Wed - Sat 2p -12a

(40hrs) Wed - Sat 4p - 2a

(30hrs) Sun - Tues 4p - 2a

(30hrs) Thurs - Sat 10p - 8a

Shift differentials available: $3 per hour extra for evenings and $4 per hour extra for weekends

Bilingual - Language Differential are also Available!

Highly Preferred - Arizona License: LCSW, LPC, LISAC, LMSW, LAC, LASAC or LMFT, in Good Standing

Responsibilities

• Will be asked to assess risk, effectively engage with clients, develop plans and follow-up as needed
• Work effectively and respectfully with clients, families, schools, first responders and all others involved
• Focus of care will be with the seriously mentally ill, children/ adolescents and family interventions.
• Is able to assess and stabilize different ages and stages of development/lifespan and different cultural backgrounds and experiences.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other agencies and/ or long-term counseling when appropriate.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adapts well to change.

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

• GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience, or an associate’s degree in the behavioral health field, 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 behavioral health field (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling) or masters degree, i.e., MA, MC, MSW, in a behavioral health field, Arizona license or eligible for Arizona license.
• Preferred- One year of experience practicing in one of the licenses listed below.
• Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)
• Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
• Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
• Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
• Must have or obtain a valid Arizona Driver License, be (21 years of age) with a minimum 4 years driving experience. Must meet requirements of Terros 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