Peer Support Specialist- 51st Ave

We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for a Peer Support Specialist to join our team of caring professionals in our 51st Ave Healthcare Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. 
 
The Peer Support Specialist draws upon their personal growth experience to deliver the message of hope and recovery to individuals who are currently enrolled in treatment for substance abuse and mental health services.  If you enjoy working with individuals during some of the most vulnerable times of their lives this may be just the opportunity you’ve been seeking.
 
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.
 

 
Recently awarded among Arizona’s Most Admired Companies in 2020, 2022, & 2023 by AZ Big Media

Seeking a Peer 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 available for New BHT level applicants 
Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week
Location: 51st Ave & Camelback Rd, 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)
 
Peer Certification Required - we can help you obtain this! 
 
Must Have a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of Behavioral Health Experience
Starting at $17.18/hour 
 
 

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 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.
 

Peer Support Specialist Duties Include:
•    Cultivate and secure a connection with the enrolled individual, while teaching personal responsibility and serving as a mentor and role model
•    Serve as an advocate for residents, support them in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services and provide encouragement 
•    Assisting residents in articulating their goals for recovery, learning and practicing new skills
•    Helping residents monitor their progress, supporting them in their treatment, modeling effective coping techniques and self help strategies based on the specialist's own recovery experience
•    May be asked to provide direct services to individuals such as outreach and engagement, linkage to community supports, transportation, and group facilitation

•    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 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 Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of starting employment
•    Must understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophy
•    Exemplify great customer service and motivational skills
•    Good interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental 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.