Independent Living Specialist

Job Summary

The F/ACT Independent Living Specialists work with SMI clients in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills. These skills include food shopping, learning bus routes, cleaning home, proper hygiene, maintaining relationships with supportive family, and developing community-based supports. This position requires being in the field at least 80% of the time, assisting clients in sustaining ongoing recovery, and providing after-hour and on-call supports.

About the Role

CBI is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency providing a variety of programs across Arizona. Services include residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services for individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. CBI is a premier non-profit provider of substance use and behavioral health programs, including prevention, education, and treatment using evidence-based models.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent living skills in clients
• Assist clients in sustaining ongoing recovery
• Provide after-hour and on-call supports
• Work in the field at least 80% of the time

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates degree or higher preferred
• 1-year experience working with SMI population, preferably in multiple settings and levels of care, including mental health and substance abuse
• 1-year experience in a behavioral health position providing outreach and engagement activities
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders
• Current AZ Driver’s License in good standing
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required
• Behavioral Health Technician certification (A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures)
• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner certification within 12 months of employment
• Peer Certification (if applicable)

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Associates Degree or higher preferred. 1-year experience working with SMI population, preferably in multiple settings and levels of care, including mental health and substance abuse. 1-year experience in a behavioral health position providing outreach and engagement activities. Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders. Current AZ Driver’s License in good standing. Fingerprint Clearance Card required. Behavioral Health Technician certification (A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures). Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner certification within 12 months of employment. Peer Certification (if applicable).

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, and knowledge of evidence-based models for substance use and behavioral health.

Benefits

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

Pay

Very Competitive pay rates

Schedule

Varies based on client needs and program requirements

Benefits

Includes hospital indemnity/ critical illness, pet insurance, dependent care savings, health care savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs, incentives, and more!

Company Culture

CBI values its employees and offers a supportive, uplifting work environment. The company is committed to work-life balance and provides a 5-week PTO plan. CBI is recognized as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley by The Phoenix Business Journal. CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible.