Behavioral Health Independent Living Skills Specialist (ACT)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Southwest Network as a Behavioral Health Independent Living Skills Specialist (ACT) in United States. Join the AMAZING Southwest Network Team! As an ACT Independent Living Specialist, you will help our most vulnerable members learn the skills they need to live independently.
Key Responsibilities
- develop roles for themselves outside of their mental illness while focusing on expected outcomes of increase.
- provide excellent customer service * Requires effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skil.
- manage their symptoms so they can achieve those goals.
- provide treatment programs for seriously mentally ill adults and children and adolescents with complex emoti.
Requirements
- Must possess one of the following:
- Master's or bachelor's degree with a behavioral health or related field
- Bachelor's degree in a non
- related field PLUS one year related experience
Benefits & Compensation
- This position is offered at a fair, competitive salary.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings and Flex Spending account options
- Paid sick, vacation and holiday time (10 paid holidays per year!)
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Southwest Network as a Behavioral Health Independent Living Skills Specialist (ACT).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Independent Living Skills Specialist (ACT) at Southwest Network a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Southwest Network is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Independent Living Skills Training, Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organization, Critical Thinking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The specialist will help vulnerable members learn necessary skills for independent living and collaborate with the ACT team to help members develop roles outside of their mental illness. Focus areas include increasing employment, meaningful community activity, social networks, decreasing substance u...
Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Flex spending account, Paid sick time, Vacation time, Holiday time. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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