Crisis Specialist - East Valley (30 & 40 hours, evening & overnight shifts) (8910)

Terros Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Terros Health is hiring a Crisis Specialist to join the Crisis Mobile Team in the East Valley. Evening and overnight shifts available, up to 40 hours weekly. The role emphasizes crisis stabilization, engagement with clients and families, and coordination with schools and first responders.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree or license and have behavioral health experience. Bilingual pay differential and comprehensive benefits are available; a valid AZ driver license and fingerprint clearance

Qualifications

• GED/HS diploma with 1.5+ years behavioral health experience, or associate degree in behavioral health.
• Bachelor's degree (not in behavioral health) with 1 year behavioral health experience, or
• Bachelor's in behavioral health or related field with licensure or eligibility.
• Masters in behavioral health (MA/MC/MSW) in good standing with AZ board license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk and engage with clients, develop care plans and follow-up.
• Collaborate with families, schools, first responders and partners.
• Focus on seriously mentally ill, children/adolescents and family interventions.
• Assess and stabilize across ages and cultures; refer to longer-term counseling when needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adapt to changing needs.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Crisis intervention

Client engagement

Education

GED/High school diploma

Associate degree in behavioral health

Bachelor's degree in any field with 1 year behavioral health

Master's degree in behavioral health

Tools

Arizona license eligible

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 aminimum of 1.5 years of behavioral healthexperience,or an associate’s degree in thebehavioral 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 behavioralhealth 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