Peer Support Specialist Outpatient

About the role

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a compassionate, inspiring and supportive Recovery Support Specialist to help fulfill its mission “Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities.” This role allows you to customize support to meet the needs of individual clients, connecting them with community resources that set them up for lifelong success. You will assist clients at various points in their recovery, facing challenges on some days and celebrating milestones on others, knowing you are making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provides mentoring/support to individuals/families in services in coordination with clinical services
• Assists designated clinical personnel in completing specified support activities
• Provides education and support to family members
• Plans and organizes activities within the outpatient structure
• Completes daily paperwork requirements, including assigned clinical record documentation
• Collaborates with clinical teams and case managers to advocate for the best interest of the client
• Transports clients as appropriate in SB&H vehicle
• May be required to cover evening/weekend hours and be “on call” as required
• Participates in at least weekly clinical overnight in accordance with ADHS requirements
• Transports members to appointments
• To ensure compliance and adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and/or department

Qualifications

• Must be at least 22 years of age
• High School diploma or GED
• Successful completion of a qualified Peer Support Training is required within 90 days of hire
• Required to maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and pass motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes in order to transport clients, based upon need/requirements of the clinic and/or program
• Prior experience as a recipient of Behavioral Health services
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive upon offer

Preferred

• Experience with substance abuse, seriously mentally ill and/or general mental health
• College level coursework and/or Associate degree with an emphasis in Human Services, Counseling and Psychology

Location & Schedule

This position reports out of Flagstaff Clinics and follows a Monday–Friday schedule.

Pay

$18.35 per hour

Benefits

• 3.3 weeks of PTO in your first year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account
• Career development with a culture of internal promotion
• Tuition reimbursement program and discount degree programs to support higher education goals
• Employee Assistance Program and Health & Wellness programs

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. With more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years of experience, SB&H is a well-established voice in the community. The organization believes in Empowered Belonging—a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued. SB&H is committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities it serves.