ACT Employment Specialist- Desert Cove - Phoenix Arizona

Company: Terros Health
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posted On: 01/24/2025

Job DetailsJob Location Desert Cove - Phoenix, AZPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level High School Diploma/GED -Travel Percentage Up to 80%Job Shift Day ShiftJob Category Behavioral Health/Social Work Description Responsibilities:

As a team member on Terros ACT Team, you will be responsible for providing customized community-based services for people living with a serious mental illness who need more intensive wrap-around services to keep them living their lives in the community and out of the hospitals, jails, crisis system or emergency rooms.

Specifically, as an ACT Employment Specialist you will provide direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting to members. You will work as part of a clinical team to provide direct job development services and employment support services to assist to obtain and maintain community-based employment; assesses member needs and wants; participates in the development of individual service plans; acts as a member advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies; provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage



Benefits & Wellness:

* 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

* Bilingual pay differential
Qualifications Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health or related field or a combination of experience and education.

* Three years experience in the delivery of behavioral health services required.

* A minimum of one year of vocational rehabilitation training or supervised experience as a Rehabilitation or Employment Specialist, or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor required.

* Three years working as an employment specialist preferred.

* Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, members, families, and other community members.

* Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions.

* Basic understanding of the DSM-V.

* Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferred.

* 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 be in compliance with Terros Health's policy for COVID-19 vaccination



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.
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