Job Description

Job Location: South Mountain - Phoenix, AZ 85042

Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $19.12 - $21.37 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Day Shift

Job Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work 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. ​Terros Health and Lifewell have joined forces to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Seeking a Clinical Housing Specialist to join our interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment at our South Mountain Recovery Health Center.

Full-Time Employment: 40 hours/week

M-F 8:30a - 5:30p

Location: 3540 E. Baseline Rd. Unit 150, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Additional Language Differential Pay Available

NOW OFFERING AN ADDITIONAL $1.50/hr. SMI DIFFERENTIAL

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

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

Under supervision of Site Management, the Housing Specialist performs duties in support of therapeutic services and provides comprehensive direct support services which are structured to meet the needs of an adult population composed of SMI, dual diagnosed and/or referred persons. Responsible for working with the member to facilitate access to housing opportunities, address housing permanency and support the independent living in a community setting; performs related duties as required.

Duties Include

• Assess client needs and provide tailored housing resources.
• Accompanies members on occasion to housing briefings and/or to explore housing options.
• Tracks applications and referrals to housing programs and services for members.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date data demographics related to housing and homeless status..
• Collaborate with community organizations to connect clients with social services that enhance their stability.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to empower clients in their housing journey.
• Stay informed about changes in housing policies and advocate for client rights within the community.

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

• A High School Diploma/GED and three years behavioral health experience, or
• An associate's degree and two years behavioral health work experience, or
• Bachelor's degree in non-behavioral health related field and one-year behavioral health work experience, or
• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health related field.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Must have ability to perform First Aid or CPR as necessary and appropriate.
• Knowledge in use of Electronic Health Records - NextGen is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish/ASL is desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum typing speed of 25 wpm.
• 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 Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
• Must pass a TB Test.

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.