Peer and Family Support Specialist - Phoenix, United States - Terros

Terros

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:

We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for a
Peer and Family Support Specialist to join our team of caring professionals in our 51st Ave Healthcare Clinic in Phoenix, AZ.

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment.

We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients.

In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care.

Our mission is to provide
extraordinary care by
empowered people through
exceptional outcomes.

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Recently awarded among _
_Arizona's Most Admired Companies in 2022 & 2023 by AZ Big Media_

Responsibilities:

**Seeking a
Peer and Family Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment at our 51st Ave Healthcare Clinic.**
$2,000 Sign On Bonus for New Hires

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

Location: 51st Ave and Camelback Rd in Phoenix, AZ

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (Additional Language Differential Pay Available)

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)

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 and Family 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.

Qualifications:

Must have a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience
Professional experience in nutrition, fitness and/or physical health preferred
Peer Employment Training and Arizona State Peer Certification
Self-Identify as a Behavioral Health recipient in recovery for at least 3 years and/or firsthand 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 understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophy
Exemplify great customer service and motivational skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by a nonjudgmental 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
Driving is an essential function of this position.
Must pass a TB test.

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.