Peer Support Specialist - Crisis BHU - Phoenix

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and New Opportunity for a 40-hour,  Peer Support Specialists - Phoenix.

As part of the Phoenix Behavioral Health Unit (BHU), the Peer Support Specialist responds, along with a licensed clinician, to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use concern, via the City of Phoenix 911 Dispatch Center. 

The individual will need to be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate.     

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. For more than 50 years, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.

 If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply!  

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Responsibilities:

We are currently hiring for a 40-hour  Peer Support Specialists for our Crisis Department.

Location:  Phoenix, AZ 85009

Offering a $2,000 Sign on Bonus for New Hires!!!

Full-Time Employment

 Shifts Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 3:00pm to 1:00am (40) 

OR Wednesday-Saturday 5:00am to 3:00pm(40) 

Shift differentials available: $3 per hour extra for evenings and $4 per hour extra for weekends

Bilingual - Language Differential are also Available!

Terros Health offers an excellent benefit package including, but not limited to:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Group life and disability insurance

Employer matched 401(k)

Generous PTO/paid sick leave (4+ weeks in year 1)

Wellness and employee assistance plan

Utilizing best practices in crisis intervention, the BHU Peer Support Specialist responds to and supports individuals and families in crisis. 

Your duties would include but are not limited to:

• Engages in mobile crisis response, brief psychotherapeutic intervention, and immediate treatment/safety planning in a variety of settings including but not limited to public areas, individual residences, and businesses.
• Works effectively and respectfully with clients, fire department personnel and other first responders, families, health professionals, and all partners involved.
• Develops short-term crisis management/safety plans with clients or families including having knowledge/understanding of the involuntary petition process.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other agencies and/or long-term counseling when appropriate.
• Supports psychiatric hospital placements by providing coordination, planning and facilitation with hospital staff.
• Maintains client records and completes required documentation in the electronic health record in an accurate and timely manner,
• Displays flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Minimum Requirements:

• GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience, or-
• A bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience, or
• A bachelor's degree in the behavioral health field (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Counseling) 
• Required - Peer Certification within 6 months of hire date
• The applicant must have self-identified, first-hand experience with family members with serious mental illness and/or a chronic disease, utilize a recovery approach and philosophy, be able to liaison between multiple parties, and exemplify great customer service and motivational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have or be able to attain CPR/First Aid Certification within 60 days of assuming role.
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card within 7 working days of employment
• Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be (21 years of age) with minimum 4 years driving experience and meet requirements of Terros Health and the City of Phoenix’s driving policies. 
• Ability to perform physical duties associated with this role.