Outpatient Counselor

Community Bridges; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 5 weeks

Health, Dental, Vision

Pet Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure costs covered

Competitive pay

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) Counselor provides counseling and support to participants, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, and works with the treatment team to promote recovery and program quality.

The role emphasizes delivering services based on best-practice models, educating participants and families, and collaborating to achieve participants' goals within an integrated behavioral health framework.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy or social work from a CSWE‑accredited program.
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time behavioral health experience.
• Licensed at the independent or associate level with the AZBBHE as Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Addiction Counselor (Addiction Counselor applicable to Residential Programs only).
• In good standing with the AZBBHE and qualified to provide clinical supervision toward licensure.
• Valid identification and AZ Fingerprint Clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support for participants, develop and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with the treatment team to facilitate recovery and maintain program quality.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, MFT or social work

AZBBHE licensure/eligibility

Job description

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of programs across Arizona, Oklahoma, and the District of Columbia. 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.

Outpatient Counselor

The Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) Counselor is responsible for ensuring, with the assistance of other treatment team members, that each participant receives the services necessary to achieve the goals outlined in their individualized treatment plan. Counselors familiarize themselves with each new assigned participant to provide appropriate counseling services based on best‑practice models, and deliver educational presentations to participants and/or their families as needed.

Job Summary

Provide counseling and support for participants, develop and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with the treatment team to facilitate recovery and maintain program quality.

Skills / Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy or social work from a CSWE‑accredited program.
• Minimum of one (1) year of full‑time behavioral health experience.
• Licensed at the independent or associate level with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (AZBBHE) as Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Addiction Counselor (Addiction Counselor applicable to Residential Programs only).
• In good standing with the AZBBHE and qualified to provide clinical supervision toward licensure.
• Valid identification and AZ Fingerprint Clearance card.

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans, 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, scholarship programs, and other incentives.
• Reimbursement for licensure costs.
• Competitive pay rates.

Career Growth and Culture

• Experience ongoing training and support with strong leadership.
• Recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of the top ten healthiest mid‑size employers in the Valley for the past four years.
• Commitment to work‑life balance, an inclusive environment, and professional development.
• Opportunity to serve diverse populations and make a positive impact on community recovery.

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