ACT Housing Specialist

Terros Health•Tempe, AZ

1d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The ACT Housing Specialist joins an interdisciplinary ACT clinical team serving people diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or a General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment. The position is based at Priest Recovery Health Center in Tempe, Arizona, and provides direct treatment, rehabilitative, and supportive services to help members live independently in the community. The role works with patients and ACT team staff to understand housing needs and preferences, locate housing of the patient’s choice, and access affordable, safe, decent, and permanent housing. It also supports patients in protecting their tenancy rights regardless of their participation in ACT services. The specialist participates in developing individual service plans, advocates for patients, and coordinates with families and community agencies. The position includes on-call crisis intervention and weekend and holiday coverage. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; schedule flexibility is required because the team provides treatment seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. The role is at the Priest Drive location in Tempe and involves travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience delivering behavioral health services; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or a related field with 1 year of behavioral health experience; or a master’s degree in a behavioral health field.
At least 1 year of experience working as a housing specialist; 3 years is preferred.
Good understanding of housing resources within Maricopa County.
Must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid Arizona driver’s license, and meet Terros Health’s driving policy requirements.
Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (Level 1), or apply for one within 7 working days of employment.
Must pass a TB test, background check, and other pre-employment screenings.
Must pass a 25 words-per-minute typing test.
Interpersonal skills to maintain professional, positive relationships with coworkers, members, families, and other community members.
Ability to meet the physical demands representative of the position’s essential functions, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience working as a housing specialist.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, electronic medical records, and NextGen is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct treatment, rehabilitative, and supportive services that support members’ independent living in a community setting.
Work with patients and ACT team staff to assess patients’ housing needs and preferences.
Assist patients in locating housing of their choice and accessing affordable, safe, decent, and permanent housing.
Support patients in protecting their tenancy rights regardless of their participation in ACT team services.
Participate in developing individual service plans.
Act as a patient advocate and liaison with families and community agencies.
Provide on-call crisis intervention services.
Provide weekend and holiday coverage.

Benefits

Full benefits package.
Additional language differential pay; bilingual pay differential is also listed.
401(k) plan with company match.
Additional $3-per-hour ACT differential and an on-call stipend.
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.
Interest-free medical line of credit.
Financial education, planning, and support resources.
Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits.
Generous paid time off, listed as 4+ weeks in year one in the job details and as 3 weeks off in the first year in the benefits section.
Paid sick time.
10 paid holidays annually.
Comprehensive wellness program with challenges, activities, and prizes.
Employee Assistance Program available to employees and family members.
Trip Reduction Program.
Professional growth and career development opportunities, including scholarships, clinical supervision, continuing education units, and tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University.
Access to the Working Advantage Employee Discount Program, including savings on gym memberships, car rentals, flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more.