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 offering various programs across Arizona. It provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to 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 with clients in their homes or in the field
Requirements
- Highschool diploma or GED required
- Associates Degree or higher preferred
- 1-year experience working with the SMI population in multiple settings and levels of care, including mental health and substance abuse preferred
- 1-year experience in a behavioral health position providing outreach and engagement activities preferred
- Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred
- Current AZ Driver’s License in good standing
- Fingerprint Clearance Card required
- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) certification in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures
- Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) certification within 12-months of employment
- Peer Certification (if applicable)
Qualifications
- Highschool diploma or GED
- Associates Degree or higher preferred
- 1-year experience working with SMI population
- Experience in multiple settings and levels of care, including mental health and substance abuse
- Experience in behavioral health positions 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 (BHT) certification
- Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) certification within 12-months of employment
- Peer Certification (if applicable)
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Knowledge of evidence-based models for substance use and behavioral health
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
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
Pay
Very Competitive pay rates
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate fieldwork and on-call responsibilities
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
About the Company
CBI is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. It provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. 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.
Company Culture
CBI values its employees and offers a wide range of unique benefits, including a generous PTO plan, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs, incentives, and more. The company is committed to work-life balance and has a strong and competent leadership team. CBI 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.
Facilities
CBI's 26 locations are state-of-the-art facilities that provide top-notch integrated care. They adhere to a "no wrong door" treatment approach, allowing staff to significantly improve the quality of life for patients in their care. CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible.