Outpatient Counselor - Independent Contractor

Community Bridges, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability, Life, Supplemental plans

401K with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. is seeking an Outpatient Counselor to provide individual and group counseling under an independent contractor arrangement. The role focuses on applying evidence-based practices to help participants achieve treatment goals outlined in personalized plans.

The successful candidate will hold a CSWE‑accredited master’s degree in counseling or social work, be licensed or license-eligible with AZBBHE, and have strong communication skills to educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or MFT from CSWE-accredited program.
• At least 1 year of full-time behavioral health experience.
• Licensed at AZBBHE at independent or associate level.
• Must be in good standing with AZBBHE and eligible for supervision toward licensure.
• Valid identification and AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services based on individualized treatment plans.
• Familiarize with new participants to tailor services.
• Deliver educational presentations to participants and families as needed.

Skills

Behavioral health exp

AZBBHE license/eligibility

Supervision toward licensure

Fingerprint clearance

Identification required

Education

Master’s in counseling/social work

Job description

Outpatient Counselor - Independent Contractor

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a full continuum of care, including variety of programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma and 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.

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

Skills/Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy or social work from a CSWE-accredited program required. Minimum of one (1) year of full-time behavioral health experience is required of this position.
• Must be 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).
• Must be in good standing with the AZBBHE and meet requirements to provide clinical supervision toward licensure.
• Valid identification required.
• Holds AZ Fingerprint Clearance card.

CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!),
• 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,
• Wellness programs,
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!
• Reimbursement options for Licensure
• Very Competitive pay rates

CBI is growing and expanding our services!

• We are experiencing tremendous growth currently. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers.
• *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. The leadership at CBI is committed to ongoing professional development for their staff. 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 locations are all state-of-the-art facilities that provide 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!