Independent Living Specialist
Community Bridges Inc.
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Job summary
Community Bridges, Inc. seeks an Independent Living Specialist to work with SMI clients in homes or in the field to build independent living skills such as budgeting, transportation, and self-care.
The role is field‑based about 80% of the time, with after‑hours and on‑call supports as needed. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED (associates preferred), 1 year of SMI experience, recovery‑oriented approach, and CPRP certification within 12 months.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with the SMI population.
- Experience in outreach and engagement activities preferred.
- BHT certification and CPRP within 12 months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Work with SMI clients in homes or in the field to develop independent living skills.
- Maintain field presence at least 80% of the time and provide after hours/on‑call support.
Skills
Education
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.
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.
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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!
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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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