Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness

Pet Insurance

Dependent Care Savings

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) seeks a Peer Support Specialist for PCMH/OTP Community-Based Services to address day-to-day problem solving and support for normalization and reintegration into the community and the facility.

The role uses recovery philosophy with the client and promotes a safe, inclusive recovery environment. Requirements include high school diploma or GED, 6 months recovery from SUD/mental health, 6 months BH/SUD experience, valid AZ license, and CPSS certification within 90 days

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders.
• Minimum 6 months experience in Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field.
• Valid AZ Driver's License and clear 39-month MVR.
• CPSS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one recovery support and daily problem-solving for reintegration into the community and facilities.
• Engage clients using assertive engagement, harm reduction and peer support approaches.
• Promote a safe, inclusive recovery environment and support clients in pursuing recovery goals.

Skills

Recovery support

Empathy

Engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPSS certification within 90 days

Job description

Posted Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 9:00 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.

Job Summary

The Peer Support Specialists (PSS) assigned to PCMH/OTP Community-Based Services will perform only the duties of a Peer Support Specialist addresses one-on-one support needs and provides support for day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community. The Peer Support Specialist utilizes best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction and peer support when working to engage with members in the community and the facility. The Peer Support Specialist embraces the recovery philosophy and promotes a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Education and Experience Required

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• Minimum of six months experience in the Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field required.
• Current AZ Driver's License (Valid and in good standing).
• Clear 39-Month Motor Vehicle Record.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or able to obtain a CPSS certification within 90 days (3 Months) of hire.
• Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification preferred.

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!