ACT Peer Support Specialist (8404)
$39,770–$44,450 year
On-sitePhoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct treatment, rehabilitative, and supportive services to clients on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in both community and clinical settings. Assess client needs, develop 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, utilizing a personal lived experience to guide service provision. Work as a team member to deliver services seven days a week, including weekends and holidays, with 80% of time spent in the field. Maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and pass a typing assessment of at least 25 wpm.
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)
- 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
- Three years working as a Peer Support Specialist preferred
- 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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