Employment Specialist

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, mental illness, and substance use disorder.

About the role

An Employment Specialist provides work-related services, including vocational evaluation and assessment, job readiness training, skills building, and job placement referrals. This position assists in addressing all employment concerns and needs of the patient in conjunction with the established treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational evaluation and assessment
• Deliver job readiness training and skills building
• Facilitate job placement referrals
• Address employment concerns and needs of patients in collaboration with the treatment team

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Associate’s degree in behavioral health or medical field (preferred)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in either the behavioral health or medical field (required)
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders (preferred)
• Current AZ Driver’s License (valid and in good standing)
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) certification in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures
• Peer Certification (if applicable)
• Fingerprint Clearance Card

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Disability and Life insurance
• Supplemental plans (Hospital indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Dependent Care Savings and Health Care Savings
• 401K with employer match (100% vested upon enrollment)
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs
• Incentives

Pay

Very competitive pay rates.

About CBI

CBI is the premier non-profit, fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education, and treatment using cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models. With 26 state-of-the-art facilities, CBI adheres to a “no wrong door” treatment approach, improving the quality of life for patients from all walks of life while maintaining dignity.

CBI is experiencing tremendous growth and values all employees and their careers. The organization is recognized as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley by The Phoenix Business Journal for the past four years. CBI fosters professional growth through ongoing training, support, and strong leadership committed to staff development.

CBI is dedicated to work-life balance and offers a supportive, upbeat, and safe working environment for driven and compassionate individuals passionate about making a difference.