ACT Team Specialist

Copa Health•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Copa Health is seeking a Team Specialist for its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team to provide community-based behavioral health services and support to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). The role works with a multidisciplinary team and delivers primarily recovery-oriented, person-centered services in members’ homes and community settings. Services are intended to promote stability, independence, community integration, and progress toward individualized treatment goals. The position also provides after-hours coverage and support to all individuals served by the team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field; alternatively, a combination of education and behavioral health experience totaling six years, including at least two years of direct experience working with individuals diagnosed with SMI or co-occurring disorders.
Fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, or eligibility to receive one within eight weeks of hire.
Reliable transportation and a valid Arizona Driver’s License with state minimum insurance coverage; ability to meet and maintain Copa Health’s acceptable driving requirements.
TB test clearance at the time of hire.
Pre-employment criminal background and drug testing are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on an ACT Team.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide community-based behavioral health services and support to individuals with SMI in homes, shelters, hospitals, treatment facilities, and other community settings.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary ACT Team to facilitate recovery, promote independence, and support individualized treatment goals.
Assess members’ strengths, needs, preferences, and progress on an ongoing basis, and participate in developing, implementing, and reviewing treatment and crisis plans.
Provide rehabilitation, skill development, supportive counseling, coaching, and recovery support services to improve functioning and community integration.
Help members access and coordinate behavioral health, medical, housing, employment, educational, financial, and other community resources and supports.
Provide outreach and engagement to individuals who are difficult to engage or at risk of hospitalization, incarceration, homelessness, or disengagement from services.
Serve as the primary contact for assigned members and maintain regular communication with members, families, guardians, providers, and community partners.
Provide after-hours coverage and support to individuals served by the team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Monthly tax-free contribution toward a selected medical plan through the ICHRA program, with guidance and support.
Dental and vision coverage.
Up to three weeks of PTO in the first year, plus an additional wellness day.
Ten paid holidays annually.
Wellness program, including access to mental health resources.
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000.
403(b) retirement plan with company match.
Employee Assistance Program with free coaching and therapy sessions.
Life insurance, disability coverage, pet insurance, and other benefits.