Peer Support Specialist - LADDER

Overview

51st Avenue 2nd Floor - Phoenix, AZ 85031
Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift:
Day Shift
Education Level:
High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage :
In-Office
Category:
Behavioral Health/Social Work

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for a LADDER Peer Support Specialist at the 51st Ave Health Center
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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
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HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Terros Health is hiring a LADDER Peer Support Specialist at our 51st Ave Health Center in Phoenix, AZ.

4616 N 51st Ave Ste 201, Phoenix, AZ 85031

Full-Time, Employed

Mon - Fri

Flexible Scheduling

Full Benefits, Including 401K, and Generous PTO/PST (4+ weeks/yr.)

Additional Language Differential Pay Available!

• Welcome and orient clients to the Terros Health Integrated clinic and in the LADDER program.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with a variety of patients to mentor and model how to reach treatment goals.
• Plan and provide transportation for clients enrolled in the Terros Health LADDER Program.
• Plan and facilitate activities and groups including community meetings, lunch activities, as well as peer‑led symptom‑management and recovery groups.
• Document services provided to conform to agency guidelines and best practices.
• Participate in department and company morning meetings, staff meetings, and trainings when required.
• Participate in community outreach and engage clients in the community by introducing them to other organizations and service providers that offer care such as hospitals, recovery clinics, counseling, employment and more.
• Encourage involvement of client’s natural support by participating in staff interactions to increase positive communication between clients and their existing associations and relationships, such as family, school, work and community.
• Develop and maintain positive community‑based relationships with healthcare partners to benefit patient coordination.
• Be a role model for recovery by promoting and sharing lived experience, lending a unique insight that makes wellness possible using strength‑based engagement and treatment strategies for all patients served.

• 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
• Bilingual pay differential

• The applicant must have the minimum combination of High School Diploma or G.E.D education and/or a minimum of one year of experience in a behavioral health setting.
• The applicant must have at least one year of self‑identified and lived experience with substance use.
• Arizona State Peer Certification preferred or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must have or be able to attain CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days of assuming role.
• Interpersonal skills that allow for professional and positive relationships with co‑workers, members, families, and other community members. Good communication skills, evidenced by a non‑judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions. Understanding of recovery principles and the ability to…