Peer Support Specialist - Crisis BHU - Phoenix

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

EAP

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Terros Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a 40-hour Peer Support Specialist to join the Crisis Department. You will respond to individuals in crisis alongside a licensed clinician, supporting recovery through compassionate, evidence-based practices.

The role requires peer certification and a professional, friendly, self-starter attitude. Bilingual capabilities are a plus, with language differentials available, and you will work varied shifts across evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Peer certification is required.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Experience in crisis or mental health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages in mobile crisis response and safety planning in various settings.
• Collaborates with first responders and health professionals.
• Develops short-term crisis management and safety plans.
• Refers clients to additional services and long-term counseling when appropriate.
• Coordinates with hospital staff to support placements.
• Maintains accurate client records in the electronic health record.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Skills

Bilingual

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Peer Certification

Job description

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and New Opportunity for a 40-hour Peer Support Specialist - Phoenix.

As part of the Phoenix Behavioral Health Unit (BHU), the Peer Support Specialist responds, along with a licensed clinician, to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use concern, via the City of Phoenix 911 Dispatch Center.

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 50 years, 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. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

We are currently hiring for a 40-hour Peer Support Specialist for our Crisis Department.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Full-Time Employment

Shifts Hours

• Sunday thru Wednesday 7:00am-5:00pm
• Sunday thru Wednesday 9:00am-7:00pm
• Sunday thru Wednesday 10:00am-8:00pm
• Wednesday thru Saturday 5:00am-3:00pm
• Wednesday thru Saturday 7:00am-5:00pm
• Wednesday thru Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm
• Wednesday thru Saturday 8:00pm-6:00am

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

Required - Peer Certification

Bilingual - Language Differential are also Available!

Utilizing best practices in crisis intervention, the BHU Peer Support Specialist responds to and supports individuals and families in crisis.

Your Duties Would Include But Are Not Limited To

• Engages in mobile crisis response, brief psychotherapeutic intervention, and immediate treatment/safety planning in a variety of settings including but not limited to public areas, individual residences, and businesses.
• Works effectively and respectfully with clients, fire department personnel and other first responders, families, health professionals, and all partners involved.
• Develops short-term crisis management/safety plans with clients or families including having knowledge/understanding of the involuntary petition process.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other agencies and/or long-term counseling when appropriate.
• Supports psychiatric hospital placements by providing coordination, planning and facilitation with hospital staff.
• Maintains client records and completes required documentation in the electronic health record in an accurate and timely manner,
• Displays flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

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 benefitsBilingual 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