Outpatient Counselor - Independent Contractor

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

About the role

The Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) Counselor is responsible for ensuring, with the assistance of other treatment team members, that each participant is provided the services necessary to achieve the goals of treatment as outlined in their individualized treatment plan. Counselors familiarize themselves with each new assigned participant to provide appropriate counseling services based on best practices models, as well as providing educational presentations to participants and/or their families as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work from a CSWE-accredited program required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time behavioral health experience.
• Must be licensed at the independent or associate level with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) as Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Addiction Counselor (Addiction Counselor applicable to Residential Programs only).
• Must be in good standing with the AZBBHE and meet requirements to provide clinical supervision toward licensure.
• Valid identification required.
• Holds AZ Fingerprint Clearance card.

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and Supplemental plans.
• Hospital indemnity/Critical Illness and 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 and reimbursement options for licensure.
• Very competitive pay rates.

About CBI

CBI is the premiere 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. CBI is growing and expanding its services, experiencing tremendous growth as an essential service provider. The organization values all employees and their careers, offering professional growth through ongoing training and support, with strong and competent leadership committed to staff development.

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. The organization fosters a driven and compassionate culture, emphasizing work-life balance and competitive compensation. Facilities are state-of-the-art, adhering to a “no wrong door” treatment approach to improve the quality of life for patients from all walks of life while maintaining dignity and the belief that recovery is possible.