Substance Use Mental Health Specialist

Community Bridges, INC • Mesa, 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. The Substance Use/Mental Health Specialist provides clinical therapeutic services to patients assigned to the Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (F/ACT) team, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients and their families. The role operates in accordance with applicable CBI policies and processes and requirements established by the Department of Behavioral Health Services, Regional Behavioral Health Authority, Bureau of Medical Facilities Licensing, and Code of Federal Regulations.

CBI describes itself as a nonprofit provider of integrated substance-use and behavioral-health programs, using evidence-based approaches. It offers ongoing training and professional-development support, along with opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a field related to behavioral health, or one year of clinical experience in substance-abuse treatment.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree is preferred but not required, particularly in a field related to behavioral health.
• Associate-level licensure with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a psychologist, social worker, counselor, marriage and family therapist, or substance-abuse counselor is preferred.
• One to three years of full-time healthcare-related work experience providing exposure to behavioral and medical crisis situations is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical therapeutic services to patients assigned to the F/ACT team.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients assigned to the F/ACT team and their families.
• Carry out duties in accordance with applicable policies, processes, and governing rules.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, described as a five-week accrual/plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance plans.
• Hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Dependent care savings plan.
• Healthcare savings plan.
• 401(k) with employer match and 100% vesting upon enrollment.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Incentives.
• Ongoing training and professional-development support.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time