Act Independent Living Specialist

Copa Health•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Copa Health is seeking an Independent Living Specialist for the Assertive Community Treatment Team to provide direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting to consumers. This role involves working as a team member of a clinical team to assess consumer needs and wants, participating in the development of individual service plans, acting as a consumer advocate, and liaising with families and community agencies. The specialist will provide on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage. Additionally, this position supports the acquisition of Independent Living Skills through direct skills training or in collaboration with other team members. A flexible schedule is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a behavioral health related field.
Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health related field required. Two (2) years behavioral health work experience preferred.
Master’s degree in non-behavioral health related field and 30 semester hours in behavioral health education and two years behavioral health work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in non-behavioral health related field and 30 semester hours in behavioral health education and four years behavioral health work experience.
Associate’s degree in behavioral health related field and four years behavioral health work experience.
Associate’s degree in non-behavioral health related field and 30 semester hours in behavioral health education and five years behavioral health work experience.
Has a high school diploma or equivalent and 18 credit hours of post-high school education in a field related to behavioral health completed no more than 4 years before the date of proposed employment and 2 years full time behavioral health experience OR 4 years of behavioral health work experience.
AZ valid Driver’s License, vehicle with state minimum insurance coverage and able to meet Copa Health company driving requirements and safety sensitive requirements. Safety sensitive is any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.

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 skills 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.
Assists consumers and families in accessing additional needed services and obtaining entitlements, including identification of funding services.
Responsible for transporting consumers to necessary services, as outlined in their service plan, as needed.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Personalized Health Coverage – Receive a monthly, tax-free contribution to select the medical plan that works best for you, with guidance and support through our ICHRA program
Dental and Vision Coverage to complement your health plan
Generous PTO – up to 3 weeks in your first year, plus an additional wellness day to recharge
10 paid holidays annually
Wellness Program, including access to mental health resources
Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 to invest in your growth and career advancement
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to fit your needs
403(b) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for your future
Employee Assistance Program with free coaching and therapy sessions
Additional benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, pet insurance, and more