Vocational Specialist — Help People Rebuild & Thrive in Behavioral Health

Community Bridges Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability, Life, Supplemental plans

Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness

Pet Insurance

Dependent Care Savings

Health Care Savings

401K with employer match

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships

Job summary

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is seeking a Vocational Specialist to provide work-related services, including Vocational Assessment Plans and Individual Employment Plans, and to assist patients with job readiness training and skills building.

This role supports addressing employment needs as part of the treatment team. Ideal candidates will have 1 year of behavioral health or substance abuse experience, a valid AZ driver’s license, and a Level 1 fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the behavioral health or substance abuse field required.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• Level 1 fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Current AZ Driver’s License (valid and in good standing).
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) per A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI policies
• Peer Certified or able to become Peer Certified within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide work-related services including Vocational Assessment Plans and Individual Employment Plans.
• Assist patients with job readiness training and skills building.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to address employment concerns of patients.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher preferred

Job description

Vocational Specialist

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 Vocational Specialist provides work related services, including Vocational Assessment Plans, Individual Employment Plans, and assists patients with job readiness training, and skills building. This position assists in addressing all of the employment concerns and needs of the patient along with other members of the treatment team.

Skills/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree or higher preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the behavioral health or substance abuse field required.

• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.

• Level 1 fingerprint Clearance Card required.

• Current AZ Driver’s License (valid and in good standing).

• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures

• Peer Certified or able to become Peer Certified within 90 days of employment.

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!