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ACT Housing Specialist (8420)

Terros Health·Tempe, Arizona

$19 - $23/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct treatment and supportive services to help individuals with serious mental illness find and maintain safe, permanent housing. Act as a patient advocate and collaborate with an interdisciplinary clinical team to develop individual service plans.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Priest
  • Drive -
  • Tempe,
  • AZ 85281Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeEducation
  • Level:
  • High
  • School
  • Diploma/GEDSalary
  • Range: $19.12 - $22.87
  • HourlyTravel
  • Percentage: Up to 50%
  • Job
  • Shift:
  • Day
  • ShiftJob
  • Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work Seeking an ACT Housing 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 Priest Recovery Health Center in Tempe, AZ. HOPE ~ HEALTH ~
  • HEALING
  • Location: 1642 S Priest Dr Bldg 6 suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281 Additional Language Differential Pay Available.
  • Full
  • Benefits
  • Package, including 401K
  • Schedule: Tues - Sat; 7am - 4pm Must have very flexible schedule as the team provides treatment 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1) IN ADDITION - YOU RECEIVE $3/hour
  • ACT
  • Differential, plus on-call stipend
  • Duties include: Provides direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services that support independent living in a community setting to members. Works in conjunction with the patient and ACT team staff to assess patient needs and wants, assist the patient in locating housing of their choice, assists in accessing affordable, safe, decent, and permanent housing. Supports patients in protecting their tenancy rights regardless of participation in ACT team services. Participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a patient advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies. Provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage. (schedule flexibility required) Benefits 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 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 Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts Gym memberships Car rentals Flights, hotels, movies and more
  • Additional language pay differential
  • QualificationsQualifications: 3 years experience in the delivery of behavioral health, or Bachelor's in Behavioral Health or related field with 1 year of behavioral health experience, or Master's Degree in Behavioral Health field 3 years working as a housing specialist preferred - minimum of 1 year required Must have a good understanding of housing resources within Maricopa County Must be 21 years of age or older, with a valid Arizona driver’s license, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1) or apply for one within 7 working days of employment. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferred. Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, members, families, and other community members. Must pass a TB test, background check, and other pre-employment screenings. Must pass a 25 wpm typing test.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and 3 years of behavioral health experience, or a degree in a related field with less experience. Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license and a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Case Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Typing
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Behavioral Health Treatment
  • NextGen EMR
  • Housing Resource Navigation

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k With Company Match
  • Sick Time
  • Professional Development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Gym Memberships
  • Scholarships
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Tuition Discounts
  • Employee Perks And Discounts
  • CEUs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$19 - $23/hr
Location
Tempe, Arizona
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
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Terros Health

Terros Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare organization specializing in integrated whole-person care for over 55 years. We inspire Hope, Health, and Healing across Arizona, and we save lives every day.

Salary listed on 56 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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