ACT Independent Living Skills Specialist

Copa Health•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

As a member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, the ACT Independent Living Specialist (ILS) provides direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting to consumers. Works as a team member of a clinical team to assess consumer needs and wants, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a consumer advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies. Provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage. Additionally, this position supports that acquisition of Independent Living Skills through direct skills training or in collaboration with other team members. Provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage on an established schedule. Flexible work schedule is required.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED and four plus (4+) years direct care experience, or;
Any combination of direct Behavioral Health experience/education totaling five (5) years of experience is acceptable. Example: Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of experience.
One (1) year education and one (1) year professional experience in, substance abuse treatment and recovery.
Requires a call rotation, this may include weekend / holiday work.
Requires the use of your personal vehicle.
Ability to meet Copa’s driver authorized driving requirements, set forth by Copa Health’s insurance company. Including AZ Driver’s license upon hire, 39-month MVR, proof of insurance and vehicle registration, if applicable.
Must have demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office applications.
Satisfactory work records as determined by the People 1st
Successfully completes a pre-employment drug screening.
Complete all on-boarding paperwork, in a timely manner and be cleared to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO), as scheduled.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and any other required background checks.

Nice To Haves

Bi-Lingual, preferred.

Responsibilities

Works as part of a clinical team to facilitate recovery and inspire hope for consumers while supporting their achievement of service plan goals.
Provides ongoing assessment and feedback as to their progress in relation to their service plan, regardless of the consumer’s current location.
Meets with the consumers in the community in accordance with established policies and procedures and clinical protocols to provide supportive counseling skill development and other support services as needed.
Works with consumer’s Prescribing Clinician, Nurse, and other members of the clinical team to ensure the timely development and implementation of the individual’s service plan (including all necessary assessments) and their crisis plan.
Coordinates with all parties involved in consumer’s treatment according to policy and procedure and clinical protocols, including but not limited to, attending inter and intra-agency staffing, communication by telephone and letter, service/support delivery etc., as indicated on the consumer’s service plan.
Responsible for transporting consumers to necessary services, as outlined in their service plan, as needed.
Assumes “primary contact” responsibility for a percentage of team consumers to: assure maintenance of accurate, thorough, and current documentation in the medical record (in accordance with policies, procedures, and clinical protocols) for those specific individuals; keep weekly client schedule for those individuals updates, and act as first contact for those consumers and their families.
To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department, consistent with Copa Health productivity levels

Benefits

Limitless growth and career advancement opportunities
Career development offered internally through our Organizational Development & Learning Department
Generous PTO program – up to 3 weeks off your first year with continued accruals each pay period
9 paid holidays per year, plus one mental health day
Wellness Program - Offering access to an expert Health Coach and wellness incentives to lower cost
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000
Affordable health care plans: Medical, Vision, and Dental
H.S.A., H.R.A, F.S.A. (with select medical plans)
Free Short-Term Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000
403(b) retirement plans with company match.
Employee Assistance Program Voluntary benefits: Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and much more!