Independent Living Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

Hospital indemnity

Critical Illness insurance

Pet Insurance

Dependent Care Savings

Health Care Savings

401K with employer match

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is seeking an Independent Living Specialist to work with SMI clients in their homes or in the field, helping them build independent living skills such as budgeting, transportation, hygiene, and community supports.

The role is field‑based about 80% of the time, with after‑hours and on‑call supports. A high school diploma or GED is required; an associate degree or higher is preferred, plus relevant recovery and outreach experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year experience with the SMI population and outreach activities.
• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• CPRP certification to be achieved within 12 months of start.
• BHT certification aligned with CBI policies; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Work with SMI clients in homes or field to build living skills.
• Assist with shopping, transportation planning, hygiene, and routines.
• Provide after hours and on‑call supports, in the field as needed.
• Develop community-based supports and sustain client recovery.

Skills

SMI population experience

Outreach & engagement

Recovery support experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

1 year experience with SMI population

1 year experience in behavioral health outreach

CPRP within 12 months of employment

BHT certification per policy (A.A.C. R9-10-101.33)

Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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.

Independent Living Specialist

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.

Job Summary

The F/ACT Independent Living Specialists work with SMI clients in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills. Independent living skills include, but are not limited to, food shopping, learning bus routes, cleaning home, proper hygiene, maintaining relationships with supportive family and developing community‑based supports. This position is expected to be in the field at least 80% of the time working with clients assisting them develop skills that will assist in sustaining ongoing recovery. This position will also provide after hour, and on‑call supports.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Highschool diploma or GED required. Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• 1-year experience working with the SMI population with additional experience in multiple settings and levels of care, including both 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.
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures
• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) within 12-months of employment

CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!),
• 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, and more!
• Very Competitive pay rates

CBI is growing and expanding our services!

• We are experience tremendous growth in this time. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers in the clinical field.
• *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 have lots of growth opportunities!

Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership. 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 individual’s 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 26 locations are all state‑of‑the‑art facility that provides 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!