Forensic Peer Support Specialist

We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for a Forensic Peer Support Specialist to join our team of caring professionals at our Stapley Drive Health Center in Mesa, 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.

Recently awarded among Arizona’s Most Admired Companies in 2023 by AZ Big Media

Seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary clinical team working with the FQ clinics justice involved patient population to improve engagement in treatment and encourage positive outcomes.

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

Additional Language Differential Pay Available

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

Pay starting at $15.50/hour DOE

The Forensic Peer Support Specialist shares their own experience and connects with justice involved patients to help patients navigate the justice system, promote recovery community engagement, and bridge any gaps in patients care. Forensic Peer Support Specialist works with individuals experiencing a substance use and/or mental health concern that are involved in the TIP justice program as an added support to their clinical team and acts as a support for coordination with probation and court system. 

Duties Include:

• 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.
• Develops short-term crisis management/safety plans with clients or families including having knowledge/understanding of the involuntary petition process.
• Works with patient to facilitate communication with probation and encourages patient throughout treatment, acts as a liaison between Terros and probation when needed and works to keep client engaged and active in treatment plan goals. 

Benefits:

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Child Care Support Program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Employee perks and discounts
• Gym memberships
• Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix
• Car rentals
• Additional language pay differential

• 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
• 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 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

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.