Housing Specialist-CCBHC-27th Ave

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Housing Specialist role working at our 27th ave location in Phoenix, AZ. Reporting to the CCBHC Coordinator, the ideal individuals are flexible, compassionate and professional. If you enjoy working with individuals during some of the most vulnerable times of their lives this may be just the opportunity you've been seeking.

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. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.

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Terros Health is hiring a Housing Specialist in Phoenix, AZ

Full-Time, Employment

Behavioral Health Experience Preferred, New Grads Considered

Offering Excellent Salary

New hire Sign on Bonus $2,000-External Employees Only

Position Summary: Participates as a member of multiple interdisciplinary clinical teams working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness, or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment. Provides direct services to facilitate patient access to housing opportunities, address housing permanency, and support independent living in a community setting to patients served within Terros Health Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Works in conjunction with the patient and clinical team staff to assess patient needs and wants, assist the member in locating housing of their choice, and access affordable, safe, decent, and permanent housing. Supports patients in protecting their tenancy rights. Participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a patient advocate, and liaisons with families and community agencies. Serves as the primary point of contact between the RBHA , inpatient settings, and CCBHC regarding housing needs for patients.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct face-to-face interactions with patients, family, or other involved parties in the home, community, jails, inpatient settings, and/or CCBHC for the purpose of assessing, obtaining, maintaining, or enhancing a person's functioning and housing.
• Actively participate as a part of the site's clinical teams to provide recovery supports and inspire hope for patients while supporting their achievement of service plan goals. Provides ongoing assessment and feedback on their progress in relation to their service plan.
• Key participant in discharge planning for all patients in an inpatient, jail, or residential treatment setting. Identifies needs for housing support services, and ensures services are secured timely.
• Participate in daily team meetings on a rotating basis; provides updates on patients housing status; identifies patients' risks and needs for further supportive housing services and work with clinical teams to coordinate care to access needed services. Offers skills training and technical assistance for site staff.
• Responsible for transporting or coordinating transportation for patients and their identified natural supports to necessary services, as outlined in their service plan.

Benefits & Wellness:

• 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
• Child Care Support 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
• Employee perks and discounts
  
  
  
  • Gym memberships
  • Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix
  • Car rentals
  
  
  
  
• Bilingual pay differential

• Bachelor's in behavioral health or related field or at least 3-5 years of behavioral health experience.
• Three (3) years' of experience in the delivery of behavioral health services required. 3 years working as a housing specialist preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 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. Knowledge of SAMHSA Permanent Supported Housing and Housing First philosophy preferred.
• Valid AZ Driver License. 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
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferred
• Must have a valid Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to apply for one within 7 working days of beginning employment
• 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
• Must pass background check, TB test, and other pre-employment screening

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.