Developmental Disabilities Specialist- 40 or 30 hour shifts (8913)

Terros Health•Phoenix, AZ

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Terros Health is seeking a Developmental Disabilities Specialist, working 40 or 30 hour shifts, for our Crisis Mobile Team in Phoenix, AZ. The Crisis Mobile Team provides behavioral health, prevention, education, crisis intervention, and crisis stabilization services to children, adolescents, adults, senior adults, and families. Services are also extended to schools, neighborhoods, organizations, and businesses through phone, walk-in, and in-home crisis counseling to facilitate immediate stabilization of emotions and behavior. The ideal candidate will be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate. Terros Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to inspiring change for life, managing addiction and mental illness, providing primary medical care, restoring families, supporting veterans, and connecting individuals to necessary care. We are currently hiring for this full-time position within our Crisis Department.

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 or obtain a valid Arizona Driver License.
Must 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 have at least one year of direct client care with the developmentally disabled.
Able to perform first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as necessary and appropriate.
Must have a current certification in CIT (Crisis Intervention Team).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS (Additional Language Differential is Available)

Responsibilities

Responding to crisis calls and planned interventions aimed to support individuals with a developmental disability, their families and caregivers when experiencing a mental health crisis situation.
Facilitating the stabilization of emotions and behavior through phone and face-to-face crisis counseling.
Providing referrals and resources as needed.
Assisting with individual service plan development.
Participating in person-centered planning and CFT (Collaborative Family Therapy).
Developing emergency contact sheets.
Developing at-risk crisis plans.
Implementing positive behavior support strategies.
Assisting with transitions back to home/group home.
Administering emergency response in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.

Benefits

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
401(k) plan with company match
Interest-free medical line of credit
Financial education, planning, and support resources
Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
Bilingual pay differential
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
Paid Sick Time
10 paid holidays annually
Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
Trip Reduction Program
Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including: Scholarships, Clinical supervision, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on: Gym memberships, Car rentals, Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more