Substance Abuse/Mental Health

Community Bridges Inc.; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

Hospital indemnity / Critical Illness

Pet Insurance

Dependent Care Savings

401(k) with employer match

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentives

Competitive pay

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. seeks a Substance Use/Mental Health Specialist to deliver clinical therapeutic services to patients on the F/ACT team in Arizona. The role covers assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients and their families under governing state and federal rules.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Behavioral Health or related field; a Master’s is preferred, with possible associate-level licensure with AZ BHE. 1–3 years in health care may be desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health or related field.
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• Master’s degree preferred in behavioral health or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment to patients on the F/ACT team.
• Assist families and coordinate care per DBHS/RBHA/BMFL guidelines.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health

Masters Degree preferred

Licensed at associate level (AZ BHE)

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.

Substance Use/Mental Health 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.

Job Summary

The Substance Use/Mental Health Specialist is responsible for the provision of clinical therapeutic services to patients assigned to the CBI Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (F/ACT) team. The Specialist will provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment to patients (and their families) who are assigned to the F/ACT team. Each area below is defined by specific function as it relates to policy, process, and the governing ruleset set by the Department of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS), Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA), Bureau of Medical Facilities Licensing (BMFL), and the Code of Federal Regulations. Each employee will be held accountable and responsible for fulfilling each of these duties as well as having the capability to carry out the role.

Experience Required

• • Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to Behavioral Health or 1 year of clinical experience in substance abuse treatment. Master’s Degree is preferred but not required. Preference given to Master’s Degree in field related to behavioral health and/or having been licensed at the associate level with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as Psychologist, Social worker, Counselor, Marriage and family therapist or Substance Abuse Counselor.
• • 1-3 years of full-time Health Care related work experience where prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• 5 weeks of paid time off
• Hospital indemnity / Critical Illness insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings plans
• 401(k) with employer match – 100% vested upon enrollment
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more
• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, supplemental plans