Direct Care Specialist

Community Bridges Inc.; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks)

Hospital indemnity / Critical Illness coverage

Pet insurance

Dependent Care Savings and Health Care Savings plans

401(k) with employer match

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Community Bridges Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Specialist in Payson, Arizona. The role involves assisting with patient admission and orientation, monitoring care, and coordinating discharges for participants in the program.

Qualified candidates will need to have certification as a BHT or EMT, a clear driving record, and a level-one fingerprint clearance card. The company offers generous benefits including PTO, health coverage, and 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Certified behavioral health technician or EMT certification required.
• Clear 39-month MVR record is necessary.
• Level-one fingerprint clearance card required.
• Minimum age of 21 is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission and orientation of program participants.
• Monitor ongoing patient care in facility settings.
• Coordinate patient discharges.

Skills

Behavioral health/substance abuse experience

Patient care monitoring

Coordination skills

Education

Certified BHT or EMT

Job description

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient‑centered medical homes, medication‑assisted treatment, and crisis services for individuals experiencing opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness across Arizona, Oklahoma, and the District of Columbia.

Direct Care Specialist

Job Summary

Direct Care Specialist is responsible for assisting with the admission and orientation of participants in the program, monitoring patient care in both voluntary and involuntary settings, and coordinating discharges.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission and orientation of program participants.
• Monitor ongoing patient care in facility settings.
• Coordinate patient discharges.

Requirements

• Certified BHT or EMT.
• Clear 39‑month MVR record presented at interview.
• Level‑one fingerprint clearance card.
• Minimum age 21.
• Behavioral health/substance abuse experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks).
• Hospital indemnity / Critical Illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Dependent Care Savings and Health Care Savings plans.
• 401(k) with employer match, 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Competitive pay rates.

Growth and Culture

• Opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and support.
• Safe, compassionate work environment focused on life‑changing impact.

CBI is committed to maintaining the dignity of human life and believes recovery is possible for all patients.