Peer Support Specialist / BHT - Mofford Center - Days
Axiom Care·Phoenix, Arizona
Axiom Care·Phoenix, Arizona
Provide emotional, social, and practical support to individuals in recovery by leveraging lived experience through 1:1 and group sessions. Responsibilities include facilitating psychoeducational groups, transporting clients to services, and maintaining clinical documentation.
Description The Peer Support / BHT works closely with the entire treatment team to provide high quality services to the clients we serve at Axiom Care. A Peer Support Specialist provides emotional, social, and practical support to individuals in recovery by sharing personal lived experience and offering guidance, encouragement, and advocacy.
The role promotes hope, recovery, and empowerment. Those in this role provide direct services 1:1 and group sessions. Peer and Recovery Support Specialists provide transportation, assist clients in navigating community resources, accompany individuals to appointments or services where needed, help reduce barriers to engagement in services. Indirect service includes attending clinical oversight, staffing, other meetings as needed, and completing all clinical documentation by the end of each shift.
Who is Axiom Care? Founded in 2012, Axiom Care is a Phoenix-based behavioral health organization that aims to ensure every Arizonan has access to compassionate, effective substance use treatment. With facilities in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, we offer comprehensive services including 24/7 observation, inpatient detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and recovery housing with a focus on underserved populations. Beyond our full-continuum community programs, we proudly operate specialty programs for the justice-involved (in partnership with ADCRR), for members of the Navajo Nation (in partnership with the Navajo Department of Health), and for Veterans (McCain Veteran Center).
Together, we’re building a future where compassionate care is accessible to all – come be a part of it!
· Medical, Dental, and Vision · 401(k) with up to 3.5% match · Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, and paid holidays · Tuition Reimbursement · Reimbursement for CMEs · Free criminal record clearance for eligible justice-impacted staff through a partnership with Rasa Legal · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · Voluntary benefits including group term life, voluntary term life, AD&D, short term disability, and accident coverage
Required Skills/Abilities: Demonstrate strong active listening skills to ensure people feel heard. Identifying needs and recovery goal Lessening feelings of isolation Proficient in computer applications and electronic medical record systems. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software. Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones, and other professionals. Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. Ability to write business correspondence and analyze policies and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Working knowledge of twelve step programs of recovery. Understanding, training, and application of evidence-based practices. Strict adherence to ethical treatment standards. Strong time management skills.
Current and valid Peer Support Certification (Required). Requires 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Lived experience and at least 1 year in recovery. Active CPR and First Aid certification required (may be provided by Axiom).
Recognize complex context of mental health and substance abuse. Application to Practice - Familiar with medical and pharmacological resources and DSM-5. Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce. Cultural Competence - Cultivates opportunities through diverse people; respects and relates well to people from varied backgrounds, understands diverse worldviews, and is sensitive to group differences; sees diversity as an opportunity, challenges bias and intolerance. Group Facilitation - Understand and work with process and content. Facilitate group growth and group theory. Describe, select, and use appropriate strategies. Documentation - Write comprehensive, clear psychosocial narrative and Knowledge of regulations. Prepare accurate, concise notes and record client progress in relation to treatment goals.
The physical demands described here 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee will be sitting for long periods of time. The employee is potentially infrequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Disclaimer The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Arizona often look for candidates who can connect directly with clients through lived experience and strong community-based support skills. These roles can be competitive because they may require a high school diploma, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and quick completion of Peer Support Certification, along with a valid Arizona driver’s license and fingerprint clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification timeline and clearance readiness before applying.
