Crisis Peer Aftercare Specialist - Phoenix (8811)

Terros Health • Glendale, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Terros Health is seeking a Crisis Case Manager - Peer Aftercare Specialist for our Olive Ave location in Glendale, AZ. This role is crucial in providing behavioral health crisis services to children and adults, helping patients understand their crises within their recovery goals and develop coping skills. Terros Health is a comprehensive healthcare organization with 50 years of experience, specializing in mental health, substance use treatment, and primary care, dedicated to inspiring change for life and saving lives daily. The organization values integrity, compassion, and empowerment.

Requirements

• GED/high school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience, OR an associate’s degree in the behavioral health field, 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 behavioral health field (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling) or Masters degree, i.e., MA, MC, MSW, in a behavioral health field
• Arizona license or eligible for Arizona license
• Must have self-identified, first-hand experience with self or family members with serious mental illness and/or a chronic disease, to become peer certified.
• Must have or be able to attain CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days of assuming role.
• Must have or obtain a valid Arizona Driver License, be 21 years of age with a minimum 4 years driving experience.
• Must meet requirements of Terros driving policy.
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) or apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card within 7 working days of employment.
• Must pass a TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Case Manager (CCM)
• Familiar with filing mental health petitions (or willing to learn)
• Clinical documentation experience preferred.
• Proficient in computer use and applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Direct interactions and service delivery for patients
• Accessing community-based services to assist patient’s transition
• Ensure linkage to community services and resources
• Float between the crisis department aftercare programs: Bridging the Gap Crisis, Crisis Transition Navigator, and Community Stabilization Team, based on departmental need.

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)
• Bilingual pay differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed