ACT ILS Specialist

Overview

Priest Drive - Tempe, AZ 85281

Position Type:
Full Time |

Job Shift:
Day Shift | Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree |

Travel Percentage :
Up to 80% | Category:
Behavioral Health/Social Work

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ACT Independent Living Specialist in our Priest clinic.

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.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Terros Health is hiring an ACT Independent Living Specialist for our Priest clinic in Phoenix, AZ.

Primary hours at the site Mon-Fri 7:30AM-6PM. Must have a very flexible schedule as this team provides treatment 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays.

Pay range $18.38 - $25.00 (DOE) | $3/hour ACT Differential in addition to base pay

Full-Time, Employed

Location:

1642 S Priest Drive #101, Tempe, AZ and out in the community (approximately 20% in an office setting, 80% in the field)

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health preferred | Bilingual Differential Available

On-call and mileage reimbursement

The ACT Independent Living Skills Specialist provides direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services that support independent living in a community setting to members. Works with the client and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team staff to assess client needs in the development of independent living skills and activities of daily living, to support independent living. Participates in the development of individual service plans and acts as a client advocate and liaison with families and community agencies.

Provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage. This position reports to the ACT Clinical Coordinator.

• 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
• 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
• Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
• Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movies and more
• Bilingual pay differential

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or related field preferred. Minimum of one (1) year behavioral health experience is required. Education and/or experience may run concurrently.
• Three (3) years working as an independent living specialist preferred.
• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) certificate 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, Next Gen 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 Clearance Card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of starting employment
• Must pass a TB test, background check, and other pre-employment screenings.
• 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.