Peer Support Specialist - Desert Cove (9140)

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. ​Terros Health and Lifewell have joined forces to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.

HOPE  ~  HEALTH  ~  HEALING

Seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our interdisciplinary team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment at our Desert Cove Recovery Health Center. 

Full-Time Employment: 40 hours per week

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: 10844 N. 23rd Ave., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85029

Full Benefits Package - Including 401K

Generous PTO/Sick Time (3+ weeks in Year 1)

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Additional Language Differential Pay Available

NOW OFFERING AN ADDITIONAL $1.50/hr. SMI DIFFERENTIAL

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will be responsible for facilitating various group and individual activities that support and strengthen the member and the families assisting them in their recovery. If you are dependable, caring and compassionate and find motivation in helping our members live better lives by sharing your own experiences, apply now!

Duties Include:

• Use your own life experience to encourage and assist both clients and their families throughout the treatment process. 
• Conduct assessments, service planning, and service delivery while maintaining focus on recovery and resiliency. 
• Create and conduct a variety of group activities for family and clients alike. 
• Promote community integration, independence, and self-sufficiency. 
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of member engagements. 

Benefits & Wellness:

We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
  • Scholarships
  • Clinical supervision
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
• Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
  • Gym memberships
  • Car rentals
  • Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experience; or
  • An associates degree in the field of medical or behavioral health, 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 field of behavioral health.
• Peer Support Specialist Employment Training and Arizona State Peer Certification.
• Self-Identify as a Behavioral Health Care 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.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook. Must be able to pass typing assessment with minimum 25wpm. 
• Knowledge in use of Electronic Health Records - NextGen is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish/ASL is desired.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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 Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
• 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.