We are a mission-driven, service-orientated industry leader looking for an ACT Counselor. You will serve as a licensed, substance abuse expert on an interdisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment. We are seeking a passionate individual to complete the team in our outpatient Healthcare Center in Phoenix, AZ.
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.
HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING
Terros Health made the list!!
"Most Admired Companies of 2020, 2022 & 2023" as awarded by AZ Big Media.
Responsibilities
Seeking an ACT Counselor 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 23rd Ave Healthcare Clinic. If you're a licensed Clinician, but would rather be out in the community than behind a desk, this is the role for you!
Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week
Location: 23rd Ave and Dunlap in Phoenix, AZ
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (Additional Language Differential Pay Available)
Full Benefits Package, including 401K
Must have very flexible schedule as this team provides treatment 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays
Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)
$3/hour ACT Differential
The ACT Counselor Develops program activities, facilitates teamwork for outpatient co-occurring disorders services, and conducts individual sessions and classroom-style group treatment services. Works as a team member of an ACT clinical team to assess member needs and goals, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a member advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies. Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to effectively engage members into treatment services. Serves as the ACT team’s expert for substance use issues by providing other team staff with education and consultation in respect to substance use issues. Provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage. Works under the direct supervision of the ACT Clinical Coordinator.
Works as a team member of an ACT clinical team to assess member needs and goals, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a member advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies.
Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to effectively engage members into treatment services.
Provides time-unlimited (O7), community-based services (S1) to all ACT team clients served on the ACT team, including but not limited to: Assessment of client needs and level of functioning, developing individual treatment plans, providing direct care, coordinating services across providers, advocating for client, medication observation and education, independent living skills training, and identifying and procuring meaningful daily activities
Actively recruits new clients who could benefit from ACT services
Routinely assesses client need for ACT services, using explicit criteria to determine need to transfer to less intensive services. Gradually and individually transitions eligible clients and ensure continuity of care.
Monitors client status during transition and reintroduces services as needed to ensure client stability in the community.
Facilitates substance use treatment, both individually and in groups, per clients’ individual service plan. Provides other therapeutic counseling services to ACT clients, based on clients’ individual needs and treatment recommendations.
Participates in the service plan development process for each client as it relates to their recovery and the interventions and services they will need.
Benefits & Wellness
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.
HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING
Terros Health made the list!!
"Most Admired Companies of 2020, 2022 & 2023" as awarded by AZ Big Media.
Responsibilities
Seeking an ACT Counselor 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 23rd Ave Healthcare Clinic. If you're a licensed Clinician, but would rather be out in the community than behind a desk, this is the role for you!
Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week
Location: 23rd Ave and Dunlap in Phoenix, AZ
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (Additional Language Differential Pay Available)
Full Benefits Package, including 401K
Must have very flexible schedule as this team provides treatment 7 days/week, including weekends and holidays
Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)
$3/hour ACT Differential
The ACT Counselor Develops program activities, facilitates teamwork for outpatient co-occurring disorders services, and conducts individual sessions and classroom-style group treatment services. Works as a team member of an ACT clinical team to assess member needs and goals, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a member advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies. Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to effectively engage members into treatment services. Serves as the ACT team’s expert for substance use issues by providing other team staff with education and consultation in respect to substance use issues. Provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage. Works under the direct supervision of the ACT Clinical Coordinator.
Works as a team member of an ACT clinical team to assess member needs and goals, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a member advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies.
Utilizes Motivational Interviewing techniques to effectively engage members into treatment services.
Provides time-unlimited (O7), community-based services (S1) to all ACT team clients served on the ACT team, including but not limited to: Assessment of client needs and level of functioning, developing individual treatment plans, providing direct care, coordinating services across providers, advocating for client, medication observation and education, independent living skills training, and identifying and procuring meaningful daily activities
Actively recruits new clients who could benefit from ACT services
Routinely assesses client need for ACT services, using explicit criteria to determine need to transfer to less intensive services. Gradually and individually transitions eligible clients and ensure continuity of care.
Monitors client status during transition and reintroduces services as needed to ensure client stability in the community.
Facilitates substance use treatment, both individually and in groups, per clients’ individual service plan. Provides other therapeutic counseling services to ACT clients, based on clients’ individual needs and treatment recommendations.
Participates in the service plan development process for each client as it relates to their recovery and the interventions and services they will need.
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
- 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
- Bilingual pay differential
Professional Field
Counseling
Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare FieldPatient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Dual Diagnosis
Issues
Medication Management
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Pharmacotherapy
Modalities
Families
Individuals
Practice Specifics
Populations
Individuals with Addiction Issues
Mandated/Court Ordered
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Racial Justice Allied
School
Settings
Milieu
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Schools
Home Health/In-home
Forensic
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