Direct Care Provider ( 12 hour morning shift)

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and inspiring Direct Care Providers to join our 18th avenue Residential Site! Schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7am to 7pm. If you are getting started in your career in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or Health Care, we have great opportunities for learning and career advancement.

In this position you will be supporting members in Phoenix, Arizona at our Residential site with maintaining and improving their physical and mental health. This position allows for flexibility and work-life balance. This position will report to the Program Coordinator who will support you and your teams success. The work schedule will be Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7am to 7pm.

Ideal Candidate

Are you new to Direct Care or have a few years of Direct Care experience? Maybe you are a new graduate with a Psychology degree and internship experience. If so, we want to speak to you!

Our Ideal Candidate will be passionate about behavioral health and would use the below to describe their work style:

• Flexible No two days are the same!
• Caring At SB&H we pride ourselves in offering services that go above and beyond.
• Organized Timely and accurate documentation is the key to success in this position.
• Do you like to have fun? If you are a painter, we may offer art groups; if you are a hiker, we may take our members out on the many trails in our community. The sky is the limit as to what you can bring to the table to improve the lives of our members.

About the Position

The Direct Care Provider delivers 1:1 or group services in a home setting, providing support in maintaining a safe living environment, assisting with self-administration of medications, coordinating with other providers, developing socialization opportunities, and increasing connections with the community. You will be part of a phenomenal team, working with leadership that will provide you with weekly 1:1 supervision, bi-weekly team meetings, and monthly clinical oversight. Each day is a unique experience! You could spend your morning helping members keep their living environment safe and healthy and your afternoon bowling or hiking. Or it is possible that you may take members to the library in the morning and spend your afternoon teaching symptom management skills to improve quality of life. Each site offers unique programming based on the skills and passions of our Direct Care Providers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides assessments and crisis intervention.
• Develops treatment plans for consumers in conjunction with psychiatrist and/or case managers according to SB&H clinical standards.
• Maintain accurate account of weekly activity and monthly service logs.
• Attends and participates in-service training sessions and related training opportunities as made available.
• Completes/attends required clinical supervisions consistently each month.
• Collaborates with clinical teams and case managers to advocate for the best interest of the consumer.
• Transports consumers as appropriate in SB&H vehicle.
• May be required to cover evening/weekend hours and be on call as required.
• Will be required to drive personal vehicle for business needs (as required per program requirements).
• To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum requirement consists of a 21-year age
• A High School Diploma/GED and four years of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting; OR
• An Associates degree and two years of relevant experience in a behavioral health setting; OR
• A bachelors degree (related or non-related) in the behavioral health field plus one year of relevant experience in behavioral health
• Completion of a Bachelor degree in the behavioral health field plus 120 hours of externship hours at a SB&H facility is acceptable.
• Required to maintain a valid Arizona drivers license and pass motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes in order to transport clients, based upon need/requirements of the clinic and/or program.
• Required to maintain personal auto insurance per SB&H guidelines
• Must have Level I fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire (as required per program requirements).

Benefits

• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical and vision insurance and 100% company paid dental, short term disability, long term disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

We are seeking an individual to help us fulfill SB&Hs mission, Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities. To gain a stronger understanding of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website, https://www.sbhservices.org/history-mission-milestones.

SB&H Values

• Compassion: We take an empathetic and caring approach to the well-being of one another through personal connections.
• Integrity: We do the right thing by being sincere, honest, and keeping our word under any circumstance.
• Quality: We uphold a standard of excellence that focuses on achieving successful outcomes.
• Empowerment: We champion self-determination, equity, and inclusivity in an environment where our team and community feel valued.
• Innovation: We pioneer change by encouraging team involvement and dynamic thinking that implement progressive solutions.
• Trust: We nurture a culture where each individual can express themselves by building relationships based on respect, reliability, acceptance, and honest communication.

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.