ACT ILS Specialist

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ACT Independent Living Skills Specialist. This person will function as a Case Manager on the Assertive Community Team (ACT). The individual will need to be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate.

Terros Health is a fully integrated healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. For more than four decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need.

If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply! If you are energized by helping people during their most challenging times, this vital opportunity will be rewarding.

Recently awarded among Arizona's Most Admired Companies in 2023 by AZ Big Media

Seeking an ACT Independent Living Skills Specialist to join our interdisciplinary ACT clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment at our 23rd Ave Healthcare Clinic.

$4,000 Sign on Bonus!

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

TUESDAY - SATURDAY 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Location: 23rd Ave and Dunlap in Phoenix, AZ

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (Additional Language Differential Pay Available)

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

Must have very flexible schedule as this team provides treatment 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays

20% in office 80% out in the field

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

$2/hour ACT Differential in ADDITION to base pay!

Duties include:

• Provides direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services that support independent living in a community setting to members.
• Works in conjunction with the client, their natural and formal supports, and ACT team staff to assess client needs in development of their independent living skills and activities of daily living, to support independent living.
• Participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a client advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies.
• Provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage.

• HS/GED Required, Bachelors or Masters degree preferred
• At least 1.5 years experience in the delivery of behavioral health services required
• Three (3) years working as an independent living specialist preferred
• Valid Arizona Driver's License and reliable legal transportation are required as this is a driving position.
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) or apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card within 7 working days of employment.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, electronic medical record (NextGen preferred)
• Interpersonal skills which 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
• Basic understanding of the DSM-V preferred
• Must pass background check and other pre-employment screening
• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) preferred
• Flexible schedule as some weekends and holidays required (additional pay for holidays)

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.