Peer Support Specialist-BHT

Community Bridges; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!)

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

401K with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is a trusted behavioral health provider in Arizona.

The Peer Support Specialist is part of the F/ACT clinical team and coordinates services with staff to support clients and families by sharing recovery experiences and guiding access to community resources. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a current AZ driver’s license, and a Certified Peer Support Specialist certification.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required. Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• 1-3 years of experience working in the Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field preferred.
• Current AZ Driver’s License
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) certification required.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist certification.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services based on daily staffings with the clinical team.
• Share recovery experiences to support individuals and families and promote recovery.

Skills

AZ Driver’s License

Recovery from substance use

Behavioral Health experience

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree or higher preferred

Job description

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.

Peer Support Specialist

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 F/ACT Peer Support Specialist is a member of the clinical team dedicated to F/ACT clients. Coordinates services based on daily staffings with other members of the clinical team, provides experience, strength, and hope to individuals, their families, and significant others by sharing their recovery experience and knowledge of the behavioral health system and available community resources to promote recovery and self‑improvement.

Education And Experience Required

• Highschool diploma or GED required. Associate Degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• 1-3 years of experience working in the Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field preferred
• Current AZ Driver’s License
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures required.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist certification.
• 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!
• 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!

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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!