Team Specialist

Valleywise Health System • Mesa, AZ

14d

About The Position

The Team Specialist supports individuals living with serious mental illness through case management, rehabilitation, crisis intervention, and recovery-focused services. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the specialist helps develop and implement individualized service plans and connects members with resources and support to help them achieve their goals. The role combines clinic-based and community-based work, including meeting members where they are to promote wellness, independence, and long-term success. The position requires home and community visits and operation of a vehicle.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience working with adults with serious mental illness, demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in a behavioral-health-related field; any bachelor's degree and one year of full-time behavioral health work experience; any associate's degree and two years of full-time behavioral health work experience; 18 post-high-school credit hours in a behavioral-health-related field and two years of full-time behavioral health work experience; or a high school diploma or GED and four years of full-time behavioral health work experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Arizona-issued driver's license in good standing and carry the legally required minimum insurance coverage on a personal vehicle.
• Obtain a fingerprint card within seven days of employment, as defined by Arizona Revised Statute 36-425.03 and state licensing rule R9-10-1011(A)(4).
• Meet the applicable minimum age requirement: at least 21 years old, or at least 18 and licensed or certified under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 while providing services within the scope of practice.
• Meet Valleywise Health Vehicle Use Policy driving eligibility standards; employment is contingent on doing so.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of evidence-based interventions, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented service delivery.
• Have knowledge of service needs, entitlements, and community resources.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and on-call rotation.
• Have reliable transportation for community travel and the ability to transport team members as needed.
• Have good verbal and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Be able to maintain highly confidential information and have a working knowledge of HIPAA.
• Be able to work independently and seek supervision appropriately.
• Be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with individuals with psychotic disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, rehabilitation, crisis intervention, and recovery-focused services to individuals with serious mental illness.
• Help develop and implement individualized service plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Connect members to resources and support to help them achieve their goals.
• Conduct home and community visits.
• Travel throughout the community and transport team members as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time