Peer Support Specialist

Terros Health; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with company match

EAP

Generous PTO

Paid Sick Time

10 paid holidays

Wellness program

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Terros Health seeks a Peer Support Specialist to join an interdisciplinary clinical team in Tempe, AZ, providing living skills coaching, personal assistance, and peer/family support for individuals with Serious Mental Illness or general mental health needs.

The role is full-time, 40 hours/week, with benefits including PTO, 401(k), and bilingual pay differential. Compensation starts at $16/hour DOE and includes ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-based coaching and mentorship to individuals with SMI or general mental health diagnoses.
• Assist in developing plans and tools to support healthy living and wellness goals, including group and 1:1 coaching.

Job description

Description Seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis providing living skills training, personal assitance, and peer and family support.

Description Seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis providing living skills training, personal assitance, and peer and family support.

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

Location in Tempe

Additional Language Differential Pay Available

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)

Pay starting at $16/hour DOE

Under the Agency’s policies and professional requirements, participates as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness, or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment.

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will participate as a member of the clinical team to mentor and provide recovery-based coaching for SMI clients related to their health and wellness goals. This individual also assists in developing plans and tools to create and maintain healthy living. Focus on members pursing goals through direct 1:1 and group coaching on health and wellness topics such as tobacco cessation, healthy diet and nutrition, health management, and supporting healthy interpersonal relationships.

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