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Position overview statement:
This is responsible work in the field of behavioral health to provide confidential peer support and self-help via telephone with persons living with mental illness and/or substance abuse in the State of Arizona.
The company does the necessary training and certifcations for this position.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Communicate with and encourage others who may need services.
Be creative and spontaneous with people to encourage recovery.
Be able to interact effectively with a variety of individuals from varying educational, ethnic and
socio-economic backgrounds to include listening, sensitivity to the other's feelings, needs and point of view,
tact and courtesy in expressing opinions or ideas, projecting a positive image of your agency and behavioral
health services.
Organize and facilitate consumer programs and services.
Use independent judgment and problem solving; to make decisions and take action in areas of responsibility.
Use recovery principles.
Develop positive working relationships with consumers, family members, advocacy groups, co-workers,
subcontractors and other associated groups.
Promote effective working environment to develop a professional atmosphere.
Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
Be able to evaluate, record, and report factual information.
Be flexible in job assignments and to adjust priorities and procedures to accommodate changes.
Education / Certifications:
HS Diploma, GED
Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
Clear a background and be free of major criminal offenses.
A current and valid Arizona driver’s license with a 60 month clear MVR.
If in recovery, must be stable for over one year.
Pass a drug test.
Verified legal status to work in the United States.
TB free