Peer Health and Wellness Specialist - 51st Ave

Seeking a Peer Health and Wellness to join our interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis providing living skills training, personal assitance, and peer and family support.Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/weekLocations in Phoenix.Additional Language Differential Pay AvailableFull Benefits Package, including 401KGenerous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)Pay starting at $17/hour DOEUnder the Agency’s policies and professional requirements, participates as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness, or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment.As a Peer Support Specialist, you will participate as a member of the clinical team to mentor and provide recovery-based coaching for SMI clients related to their health and wellness goals. This individual also assists in developing plans and tools to create and maintain healthy living. Focus on members pursing goals through direct 1:1 and group coaching on health and wellness topics such as tobacco cessation, healthy diet and nutrition, health management, and supporting healthy interpersonal relationships.HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALINGTerros Health made the list!!"Most Admired Companies of 2020, 2022 & 2023" as awarded by AZ Big Media.Benefits & WellnessMultiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their familiesMultiple dental plans - including orthodontiaFinancial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support4 Weeks of paid time off in the first yearWellness programPet InsuranceGroup life and disability insuranceEmployee Assistance Program for the Whole FamilyPersonal and family mental and physical health accessProfessional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUsTuition discounts with GCU and The University of PhoenixWorking Advantage - Employee perks and discountso Gym membershipso Car rentalso Flights, hotels, movies and moreBilingual pay differentialQualificationsMust have a High School Diploma/GED and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health employment experienceProfessional experience in nutrition, fitness and/or physical health preferredPeer Employment Training and Arizona State Peer CertificationSelf-Identify as a Behavioral Health recipient in recovery for at least 1 – 3 years and/or first-hand experience with family members with serious mental illness and/or chronic diseaseValid AZ Driver License. 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 policyMust have a valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of starting employmentMust pass a TB test, background check, and other pre-employment screeningsMust understand and utilize a recovery approach and philosophyExemplify great customer service and motivational skillsGood interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactionsMust be able to work on a computer and tablet in Microsoft Office, with electronic medical records and in NextGenPhysical 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr TERRO