STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS retirement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental Leave

Wellness plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Stipend Opportunities

Remote work option

Job summary

State of Arizona's Department of Economic Security seeks a Statewide Behavioral Health Specialist to monitor ISA activities, provide RSA technical support, and collaborate with community partners. The role requires travel and may include remote work within Arizona, with part-time in-office requirements.

The position emphasizes service, community collaboration, and advancing the state’s behavioral health objectives, including working with individuals with Serious Mental Illness.

Qualifications

• Experience in the behavioral health field.
• Current Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
• Bachelor’s in Rehabilitation or related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities and operations to ensure that all goals and objectives under this ISA are met.
• Provide technical assistance on RSA and ISA activities to behavioral health RSA staff.
• Collaborate with community partners and statewide behavioral health authorities.
• Create and implement material for training and mentoring purposes for behavioral health RSA staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Policy knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s in Rehabilitation or related field

Rehabilitation Counselor Certification

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Job Location:

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (RSA)
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $27.1410 hourly / ($56,453.28 annually)

Grade: 20

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork.
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Statewide Behavioral Health Specialist with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position is responsible for assisting in monitoring and providing technical assistance regarding the Interagency Service Agreement (ISA) and working with individuals with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) designation.
Travel will be required for community/partners meetings, outreach/events.
Travel will be required for State business. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on State business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code [A.A.C.] R2-10-207.11).
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 days per week in the office/hoteling).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor activities and operations to ensure that all goals and objectives under this ISA are met.
• Provide technical assistance on required RSA and ISA activities to behavioral health RSA staff.
• Collaborate with community partners and statewide behavioral health authorities.
• Create and implement material for training and mentoring purposes for behavioral health RSA staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• RSA program policies and procedures.
• The behavioral health system in Arizona.

Skill in:

• Analyzing data, policies, and procedures.
• Problem solving and resolution.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively (verbal, written).
• Maintain professional relationships with co-workers and community partners.

Selective Preference(s):

• Experience in the behavioral health field.
• Current Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
• Bachelors in Rehabilitation or related field.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Maritza Duffy at [phone] or email [e-mail].
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.