Peer Support Specialist - Oak (5613)

Terros Health•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$17

About The Position

Seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis providing living skills training, personal assitance, and peer and family support. Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week Locations in Phoenix. Additional Language Differential Pay Available Full Benefits Package, including 401K Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1) Pay starting at $17/hour DOE Under the Agency’s policies and professional requirements, participates as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness, or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will participate as a member of the clinical team to mentor and provide recovery-based coaching for SMI clients related to their health and wellness goals. This individual also assists in developing plans and tools to create and maintain healthy living. Focus on members pursing goals through direct 1:1 and group coaching on health and wellness topics such as tobacco cessation, healthy diet and nutrition, health management, and supporting healthy interpersonal relationships. HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING Terros Health made the list!! "Most Admired Companies of 2020, 2022 & 2023" as awarded by AZ Big Media.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience
Self-Identify as a 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
Valid AZ Driver License. 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 Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of starting employment
Must pass a TB test, background check, and other pre-employment screenings
Must understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophy
Exemplify great customer service and motivational skills
Good interpersonal and 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

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in nutrition, fitness and/or physical health preferred
Peer Employment Training and Arizona State Peer Certification

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness, or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment.
Participate as a member of the clinical team to mentor and provide recovery-based coaching for SMI clients related to their health and wellness goals.
Assists in developing plans and tools to create and maintain healthy living.
Direct 1:1 and group coaching on health and wellness topics such as tobacco cessation, healthy diet and nutrition, health management, and supporting healthy interpersonal relationships.

Benefits

Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
Financial well-being - 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
Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and 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