Southwest Network·Phoenix, Arizona
The Housing Specialist provides housing support services and comprehensive assessments for adults in accordance with SAMHSA's permanent supportive housing practices. They coordinate direct services in community settings and develop individualized service plans, including providing after-hours on-call coverage.
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As a member of an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, functions as the housing specialist with primary responsibility for the provision of housing support services in accordance with SAMHSA’s evidence-based practice of permanent supportive housing.
Provides comprehensive assessment of housing, residential and activities of daily living skills and needs, and leads in service planning for adult daily living skills and housing support services.
Coordinates, monitors, and provides direct services to members in a community setting.
Participates in the development of individualized service plans (ISPs) and provides/coordinates services related to ISPs.
Provides after-hours care, on-call coverage, and support to all members being served by the ACT team.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION
Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a field related or similar to behavioral health; a bachelor’s degree in a non-related field and one year related experience; an associate degree in any field and one year related experience; or a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and three years related experiece
Minimum one year working with seriously mentally ill adults required; previous experience working on an ACT team or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum one (1) year experience working with behavioral health residential programs and/or housing-related services and resources required
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license
Must be at least 21 years of age
Requires a degree in behavioral health or a combination of education and experience, including at least one year working with seriously mentally ill adults. Candidates must have one year of experience in behavioral health residential or housing services and a valid Arizona driver's license.
Market context
In Arizona, ACT Housing Specialist roles are often tied to behavioral health teams serving clients with complex housing needs, so employers may look for candidates with either direct experience or a degree in a related field. Competition can be strong because the role blends housing support, case coordination, and compliance basics like a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show behavioral health experience and community-based support skills.
