Certified Addiction Counselor

Community Bridges Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential outpatient inpatient patientcentered medical homes medicationassisted treatment and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis opioid use disorder homelessness and mental illness.

Certified Addiction Counselor

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. Founded in 1982 as a nonprofit organization by members of the recovery community in Mesa Arizona Community Bridges Inc. has held as its principle mission maintaining the dignity of human life for more than 40 years.

The District of Columbia Stabilization and Sobering Center (DCSSC) operated by Community Bridges Inc. (CBI) will offer immediate 24 hours/day 365 days/year no cost low barrier access to Crisis SUD services for individuals 18 years of age and older regardless of gender insurance and citizenship status. The DCSSC will provide individuals experiencing an SUD crisis with personcentered and a recoveryoriented alternative to unnecessary encounters at emergency departments or interactions with law enforcement. The DCSSC will ensure those individuals seeking or referred for services will receive an integrated and comprehensive care to address their specific needs in a supportive clinical and recoveryoriented environment. CBI will hire pursuant to the DC EEO provisions.

Job Summary

The Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) I or lI will provide counseling services to patients with substance abuse addiction problems within the scope of their certification. The CAC is part of the interdisciplinary treatment team at the D.C Stabilization and Sobering Center that provides 24/7 care to those who are experiencing psychological behavioral emotional medical social and/or familial challenges. The CAC will assess and analyze emotional conditions explore possible solutions and work within a treatment plan for mental and emotional adjustment or development. Will be responsible for teaching clients the skills and mechanics to cope with addiction and providing treatment to people with mental emotional or substance use disorders. The CAC will be responsible for completing duties consistent with their respective licensure bodies and agency certifications.

Skills/Requirements:

• Must possess an Associate degree from an accredited school in a health or human services field including but not limited to a degree in nursing aging studies criminal justice health education or mental health. Bachelors degree or higher preferred.
• Must have 23 years of experience providing substance use services in a healthcare setting.
• Electronic Medical Record experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates highly preferred.
• Valid identification required.
• Must possess a valid CAC I or CAC II certification from the D. C. Department of Health or from another endorsed U.S. Jurisdiction.

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 midsize 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 individuals 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 thats why we all start with a 5week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!

Our Facilities.

Our locations are all stateoftheart 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.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the candidates work location relevant education and work experience

Hourly Rate: $25.20/HR $33.30/HR

CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible! #INDHP

CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!

• 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 Generous PTO accrual Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs incentives and more!
• For the past four years The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest midsize employers in the Valley.

CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!