Hospital & Housing Specialist

Spectrum Healthcare Group
Location: Maricopa County, AZ 
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay: Starting to $22.00 an hour

Help People Transition from Crisis to Stability

Spectrum Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and driven Hospital & Housing Specialist to join our growing team. This unique role combines hospital discharge coordination and housing support services, helping individuals successfully transition from inpatient care into stable housing and community-based services.

If you are passionate about behavioral health, housing advocacy, care coordination, and making a lasting impact in people's lives, this opportunity is for you.

What You'll Do

Hospital Discharge Coordination

• Partner with hospitals, behavioral health facilities, physicians, nurses, social workers, and case managers to coordinate safe and timely discharges.
• Develop individualized transition plans that connect members to ongoing behavioral health, medical, and community resources.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, care coordination documentation, and required member records.
• Advocate for members and help remove barriers to successful community reintegration.
• Coordinate outpatient services, medication management, crisis services, peer support, and follow-up care.

Housing Support Services

• Utilize a Housing First approach to help members secure and maintain stable housing.
• Assist with housing searches, applications, lease preparation, and housing stability planning.
• Submit and manage AHCCCS Housing Program (AHP) applications.
• Collaborate with landlords, housing agencies, and health plans to support housing placements.
• Connect members to community resources, housing subsidies, eviction prevention programs, and vocational services.
• Support members throughout the housing process while promoting independence and long-term success.

What We're Looking For

Candidates must qualify as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) under Arizona regulations and meet one of the following:

• High school diploma/GED and at least 2 years of behavioral health experience.
• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of behavioral health experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field.
• Completion of an accredited Behavioral Health Technician training program.
• Master's degree in a human services-related field (non-licensed).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health, case management, hospital discharge planning, or housing services.
• Knowledge of AHCCCS Housing Programs, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), and Housing First principles.
• SOAR and/or VI-SPDAT certification preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Why Join Spectrum?

• Meaningful work that changes lives every day.
• Opportunity to build strong community partnerships.
• Flexible work environment with community, hospital, office, and remote-based responsibilities.
• Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to travel throughout Arizona as needed.

Join Spectrum Healthcare and help individuals move from hospitalization to hope, stability, and recovery. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities.

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