The specialist provides crisis stabilization and support to foster care families and residential treatment programs to prevent placement disruptions for children in DCS custody. Responsibilities include developing individual service plans, conducting assessments, and coordinating care with stakeholders and case managers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma with 1.5 years of behavioral health experience, or a relevant degree. Additional requirements include a valid Arizona driver's license, fingerprint clearance card, and the ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeCase ManagementCrisis InterventionInterdisciplinary CollaborationBehavioral HealthCrisis StabilizationPerson Centered PlanningPositive Behavior SupportSpanish BilingualismAssessment DocumentationLove And Logic Parenting Techniques
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Thomas
Road -
Phoenix,
AZ 85016Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
Not
SpecifiedTravel
Percentage: Up to 50%
Job
Shift:
AnyJob
Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and challenging opportunity for a DCS Stabilization Specialist, Full-Time, with flexible hours. For North and West Phoenix areas The DCS Stabilization Specialist assist foster care families and qualified residential treatment program (QRTP) to reduce the number of crises that may jeopardize a child's placement. The ideal individual will be innovative, and enjoy a high level of interaction with others. If you’re a focused, resourceful individual with a high level of integrity this may be just the opportunity you’ve been seeking. Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. For more than five decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need. If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply! HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING Terros Health made the list!! "Most Admired Companies of 2020, 2022 & 2023" as awarded by AZ Big Media. Terros Health is looking for a professional and energetic DCS Stabilization Specialist for the North and West Phoenix areas. Full-Time (40 hours) (North Phoenix) Welcome Center at 25th Ave and Dunlap and community or
West
Valley
Community
Hours can vary -
Monday -
Friday 10am - 6:30pm Workday is scheduled around school hours, afterschool programs, with one weekend day and evening shift required. DCS experience preferred GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS (Additional Language Differential is Available) This individual is responsible for completing weekly planned interventions, attend CFT’s as scheduled and responding to crisis calls aimed to support individuals in DCS custody at risk of disruption, and support their families and caregivers.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Group Life Insurance
Medical Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(k) With Company Match
Scholarships
Clinical Supervision
Professional Growth And Development
Tuition Discounts
Employee Perks And Discounts
CEUs
Bilingual Pay Differential
Orthodontia
Interest Free Medical Line Of Credit
Financial Education And Planning
Staff will assist with developing: individual service plans, emergency contact sheet and at risk crisis plans. Staff utilize person centered planning; positive behavior support and Love and Logic parenting techniques. Crisis Stabilization staff will complete a written assessment and document all coordination of care services. Upon receiving a new referral, staff with contact the placement within 24 hours and the DCS Case manager within 48 hours. Actively fosters positive relationship with key stakeholders including families, DCS, RBHA, QSPs and others as evidenced by attending meetings and other events when required. Meet with foster care families and GHs as necessary to develop rapport, trust and understanding of particular family dynamics. Works collaboratively with Child and Family Team to develop crisis prevention plans. Provide support, education and recommendations to foster care families and QRTPs to help them understand the possible causes of crises and what approaches would be helpful to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Terros Health offers an excellent benefit package including, but not limited to: 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 o Gym memberships o Car rentals o Flights, hotels, movies and more
Bilingual pay differential Qualifications GED/High school diploma with a minimum of 1.5 years of behavioral health experience, or an associate’s degree in the behavioral health field, or Bachelor’s degree in the field of behavioral health or Bachelor’s degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and one (1) year of behavioral health experience. Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy. Must have or be able to attain CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days of assuming role. Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role. Must pass background check, TB test and other pre-employment screening
