Peer Support Specialist

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.

Peer Support Specialist

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.CBI is the premiere nonprofit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona including prevention education and treatment using cuttingedge nationally recognized evidencebased models.

Job Summary

The Peer Support Specialists (PSS) assigned to PCMH/OTP CommunityBased Services will perform only the duties of a Peer Support Specialist addresses oneonone support needs and provides support for daytoday problemsolving related to normalization and reintegration into the community. The Peer Support Specialist utilizes best practices of assertive engagement harm reduction and peer support when working to engage with members in the community and the facility. The Peer Support Specialist embraces the recovery philosophy and promotes a safe and inclusive recovery environment for clients.

Education and Experience Required

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six 6 months experience in the Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field required.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• Current AZ Drivers License (Valid and in good standing).
• Clear 39month Motor Vehicle Record.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or able to obtain a CPSS certification within 90 days 3 months) of hire.
• Addiction and Substances Use Disorders certification preferred.

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!
• Very Competitive pay rates

CBI is growing and expanding our services!

• We are experience tremendous growth in this time. As an essential service provider we value all our employees and their careers in the clinical field.
• *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. 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 26 locations are all stateoftheart facility that provides 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!

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!