Community Based Outreach PCT (BHT)

Community Bridges; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is seeking a Community Based Outreach Team Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to respond to calls, assess crisis needs, and coordinate transports. This role emphasizes field assessments, documentation, and collaboration with triage RN staff to ensure safe, appropriate care.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with 6 months of health care exposure preferred. An AZ Driver's License and BHT familiarity are important for success in this community-based

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 months health care experience with crisis exposure preferred.
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) per state policies.
• AZ EMT certification preferred when available.
• Valid Arizona driver's license; clean 39-month MVR.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls from the CBI Access to Care Line and coordinate transports.
• Conduct in-field assessments to determine appropriate level of care with RN consultation.
• Document Crisis Intervention Notes, Trip Tickets, and Mobile Crisis Field Forms.

Skills

Health care experience

BHT knowledge

AZ Driver's License

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Emergency Medical Technician certification (AZ) preferred

Job description

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different 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, and mental illness.

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different 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, and mental illness.

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.

Community Based Outreach Team BHT

Job Summary

The Community Bridges Inc. (CBI) Community Based Outreach Team Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for responding to calls dispatched by the CBI Access to Care Line and for transports from CBI facilities. The Community Based Outreach Team BHT is responsible for the in-field assessment of each referral to determine the appropriateness of care in consult with the CBI Triage RN when there is a question of need due to the severity of the level of risk in ASAM Dimensions 1, 2 and 3. The Community Based Outreach Team BHT is responsible to ensure that all documentation of Crisis Intervention Notes, Trip Tickets, and Mobile Crisis Intervention Field Forms on each patient prior to the end of his or her scheduled shift.

Skills/Requirements

• Highschool diploma or GED required. Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations preferred.
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101 and Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Emergency Medical Technician certification (valid within the state of Arizona) is preferred for this position.
• Current AZ Driver's License (valid and in good standing).
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.

CBI is growing and expanding our services!

• We are experiencing tremendous growth currently. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers.
• For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid‑size employers in the Valley!

CBI Values your Career and has lots of growth opportunities!

Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership. The leadership at CBI is committed to ongoing professional development for their staff. Come join our team of passionate individuals who are serious about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.

About our Culture, commitment to employees!

• We are looking for driven and compassionate individuals that thrive in an upbeat and safe working environment. We dedicate a lot of thought and effort into work life balance as well as our competitive composition structure.
• We know life happens, that’s why we all start with a 5‑week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!

Our Facilities.

Our locations are all state‑of‑the‑art facilities that provide top notch integrated care. We are proud to adhere to a “no wrong door” treatment approach that allows our staff to dramatically improve the quality of life for the 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!

CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!

• 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, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!
• For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid‑size employers in the Valley.

CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!