Health & Housing Specialist Position in Phoenix; BHT/Case Management Experience; +$3/Hr Differential

TERRO; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO/Sick Time

Job summary

Terros Health seeks a Health and Housing Specialist in Phoenix to deliver community-based housing services within an interdisciplinary clinical team. You will work face-to-face with adults including SMI, substance use, and dual-diagnosis individuals to secure and maintain housing.

The role requires 80% fieldwork and 20% office time, with a 40-hour workweek and flexible shifts. Extensive benefits, PTO, and differential pay enhance the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1.5+ years of behavioral health experience, or an BH-related degree.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and 3+ years driving experience.
• Must pass drug screen, TB test, background check and fingerprint clearance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct face-to-face community-based services to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining housing.
• Conduct screenings, intakes, and assessments to determine needs and goals.
• Coordinate care with family, medical providers, and community resources.
• Provide transportation to clients as needed using personal or agency vehicle.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Independent work

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED with BH experience

Associate’s degree in medical/behavioral health

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health with BH experience

Bachelor’s degree or higher in behavioral health

Tools

NextGen EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook/PowerPoint

Job description

We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for a Health and Housing Specialist to join our team of caring professionals in Phoenix, AZ.Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life!If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Integrated Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply!HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALINGTerros Health is hiring for Health and Housing Specialists for our Desert Cove location in Phoenix, AZ.Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/weekLocation: 23rd Avenue and Peoria80% in the field, 20% in the officeSMI Experience PreferredBHT Experience NeededMust Have Reliable TransportationEducation:High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience; orAssociate’s degree in the field of medical or behavioral health; orA bachelor’s degree (not in a related field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience; orA bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of behavioral health;Compensation: $17.87-21.37+/hour (depending on years of BH experience and education level)PLUS a $3/hour Differential PayFull Benefits Package, including 401KGenerous PTO/Sick Time accruals (4+ weeks in year 1)Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL:$1/hour (Approximately $2,080 Annually)Case Management Experience is a PLUSHousing Experience is a PLUSWe are seeking a Health and Housing Specialist to join our interdisciplinary clinical team providing clinical therapeutic services to an adult population composed of substances-using, SMI, dual diagnosed and/or referred persons at our Desert Cove location in Phoenix, AZ. Provides direct face to face community-based services to assist clients to obtain and maintain their housing.Pre-tenancy3-6 monthsHelping them apply for housing vouchers (which should be faster through this program) and identify housing optionsTenancy3-18 monthsSign their leaseProvide services and support to help them maintain that housing – including independent living skills, substance use services, maybe ISPsCaseload – each Health & Housing Specialist has up to 15 members/patients.Required to have contact with each member 4 times a week (phone calls are included)Schedule – Monday – FridayTwo shifts available: 7:30am – 4:30pm or 8:30am – 5:30pmNo on-call or weekendsDuties include:Provides direct face to face community-based services to assist clients to obtain and maintain their housing.Conducts screenings, intakes, and assessments with clients to evaluate the nature of their presenting problems in order to determine their needs and develop appropriate treatment plan goals.Provides outreach for the purpose of engaging clients into PSH services and orients potential clients to the H20 program.Provides transportation to clients as appropriate and as medically necessary, and determined by the CLP team, in personal vehicle or in Terros Health provided vehicle, when available.Ensures ongoing collaboration, including the communication of appropriate clinical information with other involved parties as appropriate. Coordinates care with a client’s family, behavioral and general medical providers, community resources, and other involved supports.Assists clients with connection to physical health services, including Primary Care services and medical appointment follow up.Provides excellent customer service to clients, internal and external provider agencies, state entities, or other stakeholders (e.g. probation officers, advocates, family members, residential staff, hospital staff and vocational rehabilitation, etc.) as needed.Benefits & WellnessWe 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 familiesMultiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverageVision insuranceGroup life and disability insurancePet insurance401(k) plan with company matchInterest-free medical line of creditFinancial education, planning, and support resourcesMonetary company contribution toward eligible benefitsBilingual pay differentialGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first yearPaid Sick Time10 paid holidays annuallyComprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family membersTrip Reduction ProgramOngoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:ScholarshipsClinical supervisionContinuing 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 membershipsCar rentalsFlights, hotels, movie tickets, and moreEducationo High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience; oro Associate’s degree in the field of medical or behavioral health; oro A bachelor’s degree (not in a related field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience; oro A bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of behavioral health; orKnowledge/Skills/Abilitieso Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, clients, families and other community members.o Good communication skills, as evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions.o Ability to work independently with flexibility, and within prescribed deadlineso Basic understanding of current DSM-V preferred• Computer Skillso Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical records; NextGen experience preferred• Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with a minimum of 3 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy• Must pass a Drug Screen and TB test• Must pass a criminal background check• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.