Health and Housing Specialist - Desert Cove (9318)

We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for a Health and Housing Specialist to join our team of caring professionals in Phoenix, AZ. Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people , achieving exceptional outcomes . We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life ! ---

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

--- Terros Health is hiring for Health and Housing Specialists for our Desert Cove location in Phoenix, AZ. Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week Location: 23rd Avenue and Peoria 80% in the field, 20% in the office SMI Experience Preferred BHT Experience Needed Must Have Reliable Transportation Education: High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience; or Associates degree in the field of medical or behavioral health; or A bachelors degree (not in a related field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience; or A bachelors degree or higher in the field of behavioral health; --- Compensation: $17.87-21.37+/hour (depending on years of BH experience and education level) PLUS a $3/hour Differential Pay Full Benefits Package, including 401K Generous PTO/Sick Time accruals (4+ weeks in year 1) Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL: $1/hour (Approximately $2,080 Annually) Case Management Experience is a PLUS Housing Experience is a PLUS --- We are seeking a Health and Housing Specialist to join our interdisciplinary clinical team providing clinical therapeutic services to an adult population composed of substances-using, SMI, dual diagnosed and/or referred persons at our Desert Cove location in Phoenix, AZ. Provides direct face to face community-based services to assist clients to obtain and maintain their housing. Pre-tenancy

• 3-6 months
• Helping them apply for housing vouchers (which should be faster through this program) and identify housing options

Tenancy

• 3-18 months
• Sign their lease
• Provide services and support to help them maintain that housing – including independent living skills, substance use services, maybe ISPs

Caseload – each Health & Housing Specialist has up to 15 members/patients. Required to have contact with each member 4 times a week (phone calls are included) Schedule – Monday – Friday Two shifts available: 7:30am – 4:30pm or 8:30am – 5:30pm No on-call or weekends --- Duties include: - Provides direct face to face community-based services to assist clients to obtain and maintain their housing.

• Conducts screenings, intakes, and assessments with clients to evaluate the nature of their presenting problems in order to determine their needs and develop appropriate treatment plan goals.
• Provides outreach for the purpose of engaging clients into PSH services and orients potential clients to the H20 program.
• Provides transportation to clients as appropriate and as medically necessary, and determined by the CLP team, in personal vehicle or in Terros Health provided vehicle, when available.
• Ensures ongoing collaboration, including the communication of appropriate clinical information with other involved parties as appropriate. Coordinates care with a clients family, behavioral and general medical providers, community resources, and other involved supports.
• Assists clients with connection to physical health services, including Primary Care services and medical appointment follow up.
• Provides excellent customer service to clients, internal and external provider agencies, state entities, or other stakeholders (e.g. probation officers, advocates, family members, residential staff, hospital staff and vocational rehabilitation, etc.) as needed.

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

Qualifications Education o High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience; or o Associates degree in the field of medical or behavioral health; or o A bachelors degree (not in a related field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health experience; or o A bachelors degree or higher in the field of behavioral health; or Knowledge/Skills/Abilities o Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, clients, families and other community members. o Good communication skills, as evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions. o Ability to work independently with flexibility, and within prescribed deadlines o Basic understanding of current DSM-V preferred Computer Skills o Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical records; NextGen experience preferred Must have a valid Arizona drivers license, be 21 years of age with a minimum of 3 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Healths driving policy Must pass a Drug Screen and TB test Must pass a criminal background check 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Terros Health