Lead Navigator Day/Night Shifts

Community Bridges Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks)

Health care savings

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency in Arizona serving individuals facing crisis, homelessness, and mental health issues.

The Lead Navigator role is seasonal (May–October) with potential for continued employment. It requires recovery experience, 90 days Navigator/Peer support, and strong outreach to connect people with needed services. Expect wraparound support and staff mentoring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; AA in behavioral health preferred but not required.
• 1–3 years health-care related experience preferred but not required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current AZ driver’s license.
• Clear 39-month motor‑vehicle record.
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) certification per policy.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Outreach and engage individuals who are homeless to provide supportive services.
• Coordinate and monitor behavioral health and community‑based services.
• Deliver wrap‑around supports for high‑acuity individuals.
• Mentor Navigator II staff and support team collaboration.

Skills

Outreach

Empathy

Case management

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA in behavioral health preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Fingerprint clearance card

Job description

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency in Arizona that offers residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient‑centered medical homes, medication‑assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

Lead Navigator

This is a seasonal role, active during peak heat periods from May to October, with potential for continued employment if suitable roles become available within the agency. The Lead Navigator is an individual in recovery from AOD use or GMH for at least one year and has at least 90 days experience as a Navigator or Peer Support Specialist. The primary role involves working with individuals who are homeless, providing outreach and supportive services to help them end homelessness. The Lead Navigator coordinates and monitors behavioral health and non‑RBHA community‑based services, facilitates delivery of these services, and mentors Navigator II staff. It requires outreach, engagement, case management, and ongoing wrap‑around support for individuals with high acuity and vulnerability.

Job Summary

In this role you will be on the front lines of delivering lifesaving support to vulnerable populations affected by extreme heat. You will collaborate with community members, local service providers, and internal teams to distribute resources, share information, and connect people in need with appropriate services. This position requires a strong commitment to community engagement, empathy, and responsiveness to urgent needs.

Skills and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree (or higher) in a field related to behavioral health preferred but not required.
• 1–3 years of full‑time health‑care related work experience preferred but not required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current AZ driver’s license.
• Clear 39‑month motor‑vehicle record.
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) certification in accordance with A.A.C. R9‑10‑101.33 and CBI clinical policies and procedures.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card, site specific.

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks).
• Hospital indemnity / critical illness.
• Pet insurance.
• Dependent care savings.
• Health care savings.
• 401(k) with employer match – 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Incentives and more.
• Competitive pay rates.