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Peer Support Specialist

About Us:

Living and Balance Wellness Center, founded in 2021, is dedicated to creating the best environment for children and young adults within their families and communities. We specialize in personalized in-home and community support services including mentoring, behavior coaching, living skills training, and family support. Our approach is centered on building strong relationships and fostering a positive future. Learn more about us at www.livingandbalance.com.

 

Job Overview: As a Peer Support Specialist, you will utilize your personal experience in recovery to provide support and guidance to individuals facing similar challenges. Your role will be crucial in helping clients navigate the behavioral health system, develop coping strategies, and achieve their wellness goals. You will also be responsible for creating, managing, and leading peer support group programs from start to finish.

 

Location: 10000 N 31st Ave Suite C218 Phoenix, AZ 85051 USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.24 – $25 per hour (based on proven ability to work independently and industry knowledge)

 

Benefits:

  • Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Highly competitive pay rates
  • Mileage Reimbursement

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Program Development & Management 
    • Create and manage peer support group programs from inception to completion, including program structure, organization, execution, and coordination. Ensure all aspects are running smoothly and adapt as needed.
  • Group Facilitation
    • Lead peer support groups and workshops, both in-office and community-based, focusing on recovery and wellness.
  • Marketing & Outreach
    • Develop and execute strategies to promote peer support groups, including sourcing venues, creating marketing materials, and building community awareness.
  • Documentation & EHR Management
    • Maintain client documentation and update the EHR system within 24 hours of service delivery, ensuring compliance.
  • Record Keeping & Compliance
    • Ensure accurate record-keeping for all case management services, submit mileage reports on time, and maintain adherence to HIPAA standards and company policies.
  • Peer Support Services
    • Provide coaching, mentoring, and advocacy to individuals in recovery, assisting them in developing and achieving personal goals and navigating the behavioral health system.
  • Team Collaboration
    • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and attend required supervision sessions.
  • Training & Development
    • Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

 

Qualifications:

  • Education & Certification:
    • High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework in behavioral health is a plus.
    • Certification as a Peer Support Specialist from an AHCCCS-recognized program (required before hiring).
    • Valid CPR/First Aid certifications.
  • Licenses & Clearances:
    • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
    • Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (required before hiring).
  • Health & Safety Requirements:
    • Recent TB test (within the last 6 months) as required for healthcare professionals.
    • Drug testing: Random testing may be conducted to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.
  • Experience & Skills:
    • Minimum of one year in recovery from mental health or substance use disorders.
    • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Experience in program development or management is a plus.
  • Availability & Flexibility:
    • Flexible schedule, including availability for weekends and evenings.
    • Adaptability to new technologies and tools.

 

At Living and Balance Wellness Center, we are committed to fostering an environment where both staff and clients can thrive. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

 

To Apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a cover letter that addresses your suitability for this role. Additionally, include a response to the following question in your cover letter: “How have your past experiences equipped you to teach life skills to different age groups within a behavioral health setting?”

 

We look forward to learning how your passion and skills can contribute to our community-focused initiatives and further our mission to provide holistic and impactful care.

 

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Licensed Therapist (or Therapist in Training)

Job description

Living and Balance Wellness Center Opportunity

About Us:

Living and Balance Wellness Center, founded in 2021, is dedicated to creating the best environment for children and young adults within their families and communities. We specialize in personalized in-home and community support services including mentoring, behavior coaching, living skills training, and family support. Our approach is centered on building strong relationships and fostering a positive future. Learn more about us at .

Position Overview:

Living and Balance Wellness Center, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a motivated and dedicated Therapist (or Therapist in Training) to join our team. This role is integral to providing therapeutic and counseling interventions to both youth and adults across varied settings: office, community, and telehealth. Ideal candidates will be in the process of accruing hours toward licensure and have practical experience in counseling, with a solid educational background in psychology or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to address diverse mental health needs.
  • Develop and implement strategic therapeutic plans tailored to client needs, following our holistic service approach.
  • Deliver therapy across multiple settings, including in-office, in the community, and via telehealth platforms.
  • Engage in continuous learning and development in therapy practices and mental health advancements.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records, adhering to ethical and legal standards.

Required Credentials and Availability:

  • Current tuberculosis (TB) test.
  • Valid CPR/First Aid certification.
  • Unrestricted AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card.
  • Valid Driver’s License with an impeccable driving record.
  • Availability from Monday to Friday, 2 PM to 8 PM.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or related field, with significant counseling experience.
  • Actively pursuing licensure in the state of Arizona; license preferred but not required.
  • Strong organizational skills and capability to operate independently as a proactive self-starter.
  • Comfortable delivering services in various settings, including in-person and remote sessions.

Compensation:

  • Hourly wage based on experience and qualifications — $23.00 – $30.00.
  • Actual hours and rates may vary based on part-time or full-time engagement and specific agreements.

Desired Traits:

  • Lifelong Learner: Eager to continue professional education and integrate new therapeutic methods.
  • Adaptability: Skilled in adjusting therapeutic approaches to suit different settings and client needs.
  • Integrity and Empathy: Committed to upholding our values while providing empathetic and effective care.

Why Join Us?

Join our team at Living and Balance Wellness Center and contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on making holistic mental health care accessible. We provide a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and teamwork, aimed at improving community well-being.

To Apply:

Submit your updated resume and a cover letter explaining your fit for this role, focusing on how your experiences and career goals align with our mission. Please include a response to the following prompt in your cover letter: “How do you plan to contribute to the mission, vision, and values of Living and Balance Wellness Center while pursuing your licensure?”

We are urgently hiring for this position and look forward to adding a passionate therapist to our team, eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients.

Job Type: Part time

Pay: $23.00 – $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Medical Specialty:

  • Psychiatry

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Can you confirm that you will be able to complete all the “Required Credentials and Availability” mentioned in this job posting before commencing work?
  • Can you confirm your availability from 2 PM to 8 PM as required for this role?

Education:

  • Master’s (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Counseling Certification (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85051

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Group Facilitator

Job description

Living & Balance Wellness Center is looking for a compassionate, diligent Group Facilitator to join our outpatient treatment facility. You will be working in conjunction with psychiatrists and other behavioral health professionals to provide direct care to assist with the treatment of clients who have various behavioral problems, such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorders, mental instability, and physical and emotional abuse, under the care of a licensed administrator.

JOB SUMMARY:

  • Group facilitation (different group topics), psychoeducational learning, screenings, assessments, life skills, appropriate documentation daily, case management, crisis intervention, individual and/or group counseling services to clients daily, connecting with alternate resources, etc. Assists in maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment. Provide and record patient medications, progress, and concerns, and assist in daily activities, whether therapeutic or recreational.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in behavioral health and one-year related experience in behavioral health; hospital, school, inpatient/outpatient facilities. *Candidates who have completed a doctorate degree, LAC, or LCSW with experience will be given preference. *
  • Experience in creating intake assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans. (Required)
  • Must have experience using Google workspace tools. (Required)
  • Experience using Simple Practice (an edge but not required)
  • Available to conduct at least 20+ client sessions per week (as required by position), provided such sessions are available and referred/scheduled by Living and Balance Wellness Center LLC.
  • Align with the Living and Balance Wellness Center LLC’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Be able to work independently on tasks assigned.
  • Always have the initiative on things to be done.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Have at least one niche market for counseling services (e.g., trauma, anxiety, grief, anger management, etc.).
  • Must be punctual in reporting to work.
  • Be organized and detail-oriented.
  • Be a team player.
  • Experience with group facilitation with substance use and co-occurring disorders
  • Strong interest in working with different populations.
  • Ability to communicate and work in a team-style environment.
  • Applicants must have positive academic and employment references.
  • Applicants must be bright, energetic individuals with a strong desire to work with children or adults.
  • Applicants must be physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for a challenging career experience.
  • Hiring for full-time only Must be available from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday

Required documents before the date of hire:

  • TB test (required)
  • Food Handlers (required)
  • CPR/First Aid (required)
  • AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (required)
  • Resume (required)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Psychiatry

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Phoenix, AZ 85051: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Have you reviewed the salary range for this position?

Education:

  • Master’s (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Current Level One Fingerprint (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Master Level Intern – Behavioral Health

Job description

EMPLOYER NAME: Living and Balance Wellness Center LLC

TITLE OF INTERNSHIP: Behavioral Health Technician (Intern) for Master’s Level Program

DIVISION: Clinical Department / Clinical Team

LOCATION: 10000 North 31st Avenue Suite C218, Phoenix AZ, 85051

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Our Mission is to promote optimal mental health through advocacy, education, and support. Our promise is to accomplish our mission through a team dedicated to providing programs and an environment that supports recovery and improves resilience for individuals in need of support.

A society where mental wellness is the foundation of a healthy community and medical and mental health professionals work together alongside holistic providers to provide collaborative, patient-centered care with mind, body, and soul in view.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Behavioral Health Technician (Intern) is responsible for providing mental health assessment, treatment planning, counseling intervention services, and continually monitoring and documenting patient progress and outcomes. The Behavioral Health Technician (Intern) functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team, coordinating care and reporting patient progress and well-being to the clinical team and involved parties in accordance with the patient’s individualized treatment plan. As agreed upon, the Behavioral Health Technician (Intern) provides services to patients within the home, office, or community.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Under the supervision of an assigned site/clinical supervisor, interns will have opportunities to observe, learn and/or demonstrate various tasks related to counseling. These tasks include but certainly are not limited to

  • Empathetic communication with clients regarding addiction, mental illness, and recovery
  • Client admission and orientation process
  • Administration and interpretation of screening/assessment instruments
  • Development of treatment or service plans for individual, group, and/or family counseling sessions
  • Discharge planning
  • Referral/linkage to community resources, including social, legal, and educational providers
  • Interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
  • Clinical supervision sessions
  • Group facilitation includes life skills groups, psychosocial, psychoeducational, parenting, and domestic violence groups. Etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited Master’s degree in a license-eligible behavioral health field of Counseling.
  • Strong interest in working with individuals in recovery related to mental health and substance use needs.
  • Knowledge and experience in assessing and treating persons with mental illness and/or substance use disorders are preferred.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Able and willing to establish and conduct healthy relationships that encourage accountability, personal growth, and responsibility.
  • Organized (people and task-oriented) and possess strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication
  • Understanding of how legislation affects client care
  • Good interviewing and listening skills
  • Solid understanding of research and best practices
  • Skilled in intake, case management, and discharge policies
  • Must be willing to take on all aspects of the position.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse community of people in age, class, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, physical and mental challenges, sexual orientation, political values, etc.

INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS

  • Commitment to work through an anti-racist lens (an active and conscious effort to work against multidimensional aspects of racism (e.g., evidence of educating self about privilege, histories of race, and historically oppressed voices.)
  • Interns are required to attend a supervision bi-weekly and a 1:1 once a month.
  • Interns may request additional supervision from their supervisor or other providers in the agency when needed.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED

  • Computer
  • Google Workspace tools
  • Phone
  • Simple Practice
  • EHR

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

  • Cover letter specifying interest in a specific area of training.
  • Current resume
  • Three (3) reference letters from individuals who can speak to your potential and/or abilities
  • School Transcript
  • Level one fingerprint card

CAN BE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY:

  • CPR Certification
  • Food handlers

Salary: $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Self-determined schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Phoenix, AZ 85051: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Level One Finger Print Card with no restrictions? (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Navigator

Job description

Living & Balance Wellness Center is looking for a compassionate, diligent Patient Navigator to join our outpatient treatment facility. The Navigator’s primary role is to enhance the likelihood of success, identify and reduce barriers for clients and connect them with needed services and resources.

JOB SUMMARY:

  • The Navigator will work with individuals who have been determined as in need of additional support and engagement and will be responsible for conducting outreach, engagement, case management, and ongoing wrap-around supportive services.  
  • The Navigator will also map out the most appropriate next steps for the individual who may need assistance accessing various services to achieve ongoing success. 
  • The Navigator is part of a multi-disciplinary team of internal and external stakeholders. 
  • The Navigator will document and track required patient interactions according to the Arizona Administrative Code (AAC), Arizona Department of Health Services/Department of Behavioral Health Services (ADHS/DBHS) Provider Manual, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Community Bridges Policies and Procedures, and specific for the program.
  • Please note the above is not an all-inclusive list. You may be required to perform other duties as directed. 

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.  An associate’s Degree (or higher) in a field related to Behavioral Health is preferred but not required for this position.
  • Must be in recovery from Alcohol or Drugs and/or mental health for equal to or greater than one consecutive year.
  • 1-3 years of full-time Health Care related work experience where their prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crises is preferred but not required. 
  • 1-3 years of substance abuse/mental health recovery-oriented service is preferred but not required.
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Current AZ Driver’s License valid and in good standing.
  • Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
  • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or good cause exemption required.

Required documents before the date of hire:

  • Food Handlers (required)
  • AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (required)
  • Resume (required)

Job Types: Full-Time

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Day Shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Phoenix, AZ 85051: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Have you reviewed the salary range for this position?
  • If offered the position, what is the earliest date you can begin?

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Current Level One Fingerprint (Required)

Work Location: One location

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