Job Overview Position: Peer Support SpecialistLocation: 40 E Mitchell Dr # 100, Phoenix, AZ 85012Job Type: Full Time (40 hours/week)Shift: Day ShiftTravel: Up to 50%Education: High School Diploma or GEDExperience: Minimum 6 weeks behavioral health experienceResponsibilities Work collaboratively with the clinical team to engage, educate, communicate, and coordinate care with patients, their families, behavioral health, medical and dental providers, community resources, and others in ensuring that all services prescribed in the individualized service plan are implemented.Conduct face‑to‑face interactions with patients, family, or other involved parties in the home, community, and recovery clinic for the purpose of assessing, maintaining, or enhancing a person's functioning.Participate in Consumer Advisory Council at the respective site and promote patient and family/natural support participation in Advisory Council meetings.Facilitate peer support and psychosocial groups, either in a clinic or community setting, and engage patients in group participation as related to their individual recovery goals.Provide transportation for the patients as appropriate and as medically necessary, and determined by the clinical team, in a personal vehicle or in Terros Health provided vehicle, when available. Coordinate alternative transportation for patients and identified natural supports, as medically necessary.Provide excellent customer service to patients, internal and external provider agencies, state entities, or other stakeholders (e.g., probation officers, advocates, family members, hospital staff, jail staff, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) as needed.Provide direct assistance in finding necessary resources other than covered services to meet basic needs for patients served.Encourage, assist, and support patients in expressing their perspective throughout the processes of assessment, service planning, and service delivery, while maintaining a focus on their recovery.Benefits & Wellness Multiple 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 and development – including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUsTuition discounts with GCU and The University of PhoenixWorking Advantage – employee perks and discounts Gym membershipsCar rentalsFlights, hotels, movies, and moreBilingual pay differentialAdditional language differential pay availableFull benefits package, including 401(k)Qualifications High School Diploma or GED, and at least 6 weeks of behavioral health experienceSelf‑identified, first‑hand experience with family members with serious mental illness and/or a chronic disease, with a recovery approach and philosophyPeer Employment Training and Arizona State Peer Certification requiredInterpersonal skills that allow for professional and positive relationships with co‑workers, members, families, and other community members. Good communication skills, a non‑judgmental approach, effective listening, and positive interactionsUnderstanding of recovery principles and the ability to utilize personal experience to benefit othersMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferredValid Arizona driver's license, 21 years of age, minimum of 4 years driving experience, and compliance with Terros Health's driving policyValid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or application within 7 working days of assuming the rolePass a TB test#J-18808-Ljbffr