ACT Employment Specialist (8376)

We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for an ACT Employment Specialist. You will serve as a substance abuse expert on an interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment. We are seeking a passionate individual to complete the team in our outpatient Healthcare Center in Tempe, 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.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Seeking an ACT Employment Specialist to join our interdisciplinary ACT clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment at our Priest Recovery Health Center in Tempe, AZ.

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

Location: 1642 S Priest Dr Bldg 6 suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional Language Differential Pay Available

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

Must have very flexible schedule as this team provides treatment 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays

Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)

$3/hour ACT Differential

The ACT Employment Specialist engages members and provides direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting. Conducts vocational assessment, provides direct job development and placement services in addition to benefits counseling and employment coaching support services to assist to obtain and maintain community-based employment. Works as a team member of a clinical team to assess member needs and wants, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a patient advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies. Provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage.

The ACT Employment Specialist duties include:

• Facilitates educational and supportive activities including orientation into the work environments, the effect of work and meaningful community activities on benefits programs, job seeking skills, benefits counseling, job clubs, and employment support groups.

• Works as a team member of a clinical team to assess member needs and wants, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a client advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies.

• Serves as the team's specialist for employment services by collaborating with other team members in the assessing for and delivery of employment skills training as specified in the individual service plan.

• 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

• 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

• Additional language pay differential