ACT Peer Support Specialist (8403)
About The Position
Terros Health is seeking an ACT Peer Support Specialist for our 23rd Ave Recovery Health Center in Phoenix, AZ. This role offers an additional $3/hour ACT differential pay. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7:00 pm, with mandatory 80% travel. This role is 80% in the field and 20% in the facility. A Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health is preferred but not required. State Peer Support Certification is required, and assistance can be provided for obtaining it upon hire. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, with additional language differential pay available. The schedule must be very flexible as the team provides treatment 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Peer Support team members utilize their personal experiences to benefit patients and build positive, professional relationships. The ideal candidate will be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate. Terros Health is a healthcare organization focused on whole-person health through an integrated care delivery system, aiming to be a medical home for patients by focusing on physical health, mental health, and substance use care. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.
Requirements
- GED/high school diploma with a minimum of 3 years of behavioral health experience, or An associates degree in the field of behavioral, or A bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience, or A bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral health, or A master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral health.
- Peer Support Certification (Required)
- Behavioral Health recipient in recovery for at least 1 – 3 years and/or first-hand experience with family members with serious mental illness and/or chronic disease
- Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy.
- Must have a valid, unrestricted Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or apply for one within 7 working days of employment.
- Must understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophy.
- Exemplify great customer service and motivational skills.
- Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions.
- Must be able to work on a computer and tablet in Microsoft Office, with electronic medical records and in NextGen.
- Must pass a typing assessment with a speed of at least 25 wpm.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Three years working as a Peer Support Specialist preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting to clients served on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team.
- Work as a team member of an ACT clinical team to assess client needs and wants, participate in the development of individual service plans, act as a client advocate and liaison with families and community agencies.
- Serve as the team’s lead client advocate and mentor.
- Be a self-disclosed mental health member and is willing to provide a client’s perspective of the team’s service provision.
- Be a liaison between multiple parties.
- Provide services in a clinical setting and in the community, as well as weekend and holiday coverage.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
- Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
- 401(k) with a company match
- Interest free medical line of credit
- Financial education, planning, and support
- 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
- Wellness program
- Pet Insurance
- Group life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
- Personal and family mental and physical health access
- Scholarships
- Clinical supervision
- CEUs
- Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
- Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
- Gym memberships
- Car rentals
- Flights, hotels, movies and more
- Additional language pay differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
