PRN - Behavioral Health Specialist

Join Our Team at Native American Connections!

Native American Connections (NAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families through affordable housing, behavioral health, and community development services. For over 50 years, we have proudly served Native American and underserved communities in the Phoenix area with culturally competent, trauma‑informed care grounded in respect and tradition.

Our mission, grounded in traditional Native American culture, is to reduce health disparities by delivering high‑quality, comprehensive integrated healthcare and providing stable housing throughout the communities we serve.

When you join NAC, you're not just taking a job — you're becoming part of a movement. A movement that values cultural identity, honors resilience, and believes in the power of community. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to healing generational trauma, strengthening families, and building vibrant futures.

• Behavioral Health Services:
  Culturally responsive treatment for mental health and substance use disorders including outpatient therapy, residential programs, and youth services.
• Affordable Housing:
  Safe, stable, and supportive housing options — from transitional housing to permanent low‑income housing.
• Community Development:
  Revitalizing neighborhoods and preserving Native heritage through community‑based projects and education.

Health & Wellness | Quality | Accountability | Growth | Interconnectedness/Belonging | Community

We are seeking compassionate, mission‑driven individuals to join our growing team across various departments including clinical services, housing support, youth engagement, and administrative leadership. If you're passionate about social change, cultural advocacy, and serving diverse communities with dignity and care — NAC is the place for you.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

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The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) is responsible for the safety of all clients and the facility, supporting clients towards their treatment goals, and reporting any required maintenance of the facility. The PRN Behavioral Health Specialist will perform all duties and responsibilities of the BHS on an as needed basis.

• Responsible for the safety and security of clients in a residential treatment setting
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support and assist clients in the achievement of their individual service plan goals
• Assist in maintaining a safe, recovery‑oriented therapeutic environment
• Provide intervention and support including listening, redirection, and guidance
• Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and boundaries
• Observe and accurately document assistance in the self‑administration of medications for clients
• Document daily client activity in milieu progress notes
• Observe and document client head count in Bed Check log
• Document and submit incident reports in a timely manner
• Communicate verbal and written shift change reports
• Assign and monitor client life skills and light housekeeping duties daily
• Facilitate psycho educational and life skills groups as assigned by supervisor
• Transport clients to community appointments or outings in NAC agency vehicle as needed
• Accompany and support clients during community 12 Step meetings, recreational activities, and cultural community activities
• Monitor and respond to video surveillance, ensuring safety for clients
• Scan documents into individual client electronic medical records as needed
• Support and actively engage in practices of inclusion through Cultural and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)
• Attend and participate in regular clinical staffing meetings and clinical oversight
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required; AA Degree preferred.
  • BHT Certification preferred
• 1-2 years of experience working with behavioral health or…