Behavioral Health Clinician

Community Bridges; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-week paid time off (PTO)

Unique benefits package

Job summary

Community Bridges is looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician in Avondale, Arizona. The BHC will be part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, providing assessments and coordinating care for individuals in crisis and with mental health needs.

This role involves working closely with healthcare professionals to ensure safety and quality care, facilitating patient discharges, and collaborating with families. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and may prefer a master's degree alongside specific health care experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Behavioral Health; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of full-time health-care related work experience with exposure to behavioral and medical crisis situations.
• Licensure with Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with PCT, RN, and BHMP to deliver quality care.
• Complete behavioral health assessments and develop service plans.
• Document services provided and facilitate discharge coordination.
• Coordinate care with family members or significant others.

Skills

Behavioral Health Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Care Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI)

CBI is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a range of services throughout Arizona, including residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient‑centered medical homes, medication‑assisted treatment, and crisis services for individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team in CBI Crisis, Inpatient and Transition Point programs. The BHC coordinates with Patient Care Technicians (PCT), Registered Nurses (RN), and Behavioral Health Medical Providers (BHMP) to ensure a safe environment and quality care for all presenting for services. The BHC completes behavioral health assessments and service plans for all individuals admitted to their assigned program, documents provided services, coordinates discharges from CBI programs, and facilitates coordination of care with family or other significant others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with PCT, RN, and BHMP to maintain a safe environment and deliver quality care.
• Complete behavioral health assessments and develop service plans for program admissions.
• Document all services provided and facilitate discharge coordination.
• Coordinate care with family members or other significant others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Behavioral Health; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of full‑time health‑care related work experience with adequate exposure to behavioral and medical crisis situations preferred.
• Valid identification required.
• Licensure at the associate or independent level with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners is preferred (Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Addiction Counselor).

Benefits

5‑week paid time off (PTO) plan and a range of unique benefits.