ACT Peer Support Specialist (8403)
$39,770–$44,450 year
On-sitePhoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct treatment, rehabilitative, and supportive services to clients served on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in both clinical and community settings. Assess client needs, participate in developing individual service plans, and act as a client advocate and liaison with families and community agencies. Serve as the team's lead client advocate and mentor while sharing a client's perspective of service provision. Work as a self-disclosed mental health member within a clinical team, utilizing a recovery approach and philosophy. This role requires 80% field travel and 20% facility time, with mandatory weekend and holiday coverage.
Required Qualifications
- State Peer Support Certification
- Must have very flexible schedule as this team provides treatment 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays
- Be a self-disclosed mental health member and is willing to provide a client's perspective of the team's service provision
- 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
- 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, unrestricted Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or apply for one within 7 working days of employment
- Must understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophy
- Must be able to work on a computer and tablet in Microsoft Office, with electronic medical records and in NextGen
- Must pass a typing assessment with a speed of at least 25 wpm
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health preferred (not required)
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (Additional Language Differential Pay Available)
- Three years working as a Peer Support Specialist preferred
- GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 3 years of behavioral health experience
- An associates degree in the field of behavioral
- A bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience
- A bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral health
- A master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral health
- Exemplify great customer service and motivational skills
- Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions
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