Independent Living Specialist

Community Bridges • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency providing residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical home, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services throughout Arizona. CBI serves people experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness, and provides substance use and behavioral health prevention, education, and treatment using evidence-based models.

The F/ACT Independent Living Specialist works with clients with serious mental illness (SMI) in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills that support ongoing recovery. The role is expected to spend at least 80% of the time in the field working with clients and also provides after-hours and on-call support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Arizona driver's license in good standing.
• Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) qualification in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) certification within 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher.
• One year of experience working with the SMI population, with additional experience across multiple settings and levels of care, including mental health and substance abuse.
• One year of experience in a behavioral health position providing outreach and engagement activities.
• At least six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders.
• Peer Certification, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients with serious mental illness in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills.
• Help clients with skills such as food shopping, learning bus routes, cleaning their homes, maintaining proper hygiene, maintaining relationships with supportive family, and developing community-based supports.
• Spend at least 80% of the time in the field working with clients.
• Provide after-hours and on-call support.

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual, starting with a five-week plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental insurance plans.
• Hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Dependent care savings and health care savings plans.
• 401(k) with employer match, 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Incentives.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Ongoing training and support and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED