Rehabilitation Specialist

Community Bridges, INC•Phoenix, AZ

12d

About The Position

The F/ACT Rehabilitation Specialist works closely with Independent Living, Housing, and Employment Specialists to help clients with serious mental illness (SMI) obtain or maintain supports needed for daily functioning. The Specialist coordinates with each client’s Case Manager and Clinical Coordinator to ensure that services needed to function in the community are delivered. The role requires mobility, with approximately 80% of time spent in the field working with or visiting clients to review progress and assign additional services. 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. Its programs serve people experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. CBI describes itself as a nonprofit provider of substance-use and behavioral-health services, including prevention, education, and evidence-based treatment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
One year of experience working with the SMI population.
Current Arizona driver’s license in valid and good standing.
Clear 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Fingerprint clearance card required.
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) status in accordance with A.A.C. R9-10-101.33 and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures.
Obtain Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) certification within 12 months of employment.
Ability to pass a criminal background check for jail visitation/clearance.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in a field related to behavioral health.
Experience in 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 Independent Living, Housing, and Employment Specialists to help SMI clients obtain or maintain supports for daily functioning.
Coordinate with clients’ Case Managers and Clinical Coordinators to ensure needed community-functioning services are delivered.
Spend approximately 80% of working time in the field working with or visiting clients.
Review client progress and assign additional services as needed.

Benefits

Generous paid time off accrual, described as a five-week PTO plan.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Disability and life insurance, supplemental 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.