Employment Specialist

Employment SpecialistCommunity Bridges Inc. (CB I) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential outpatient inpatient patient-centered medical homes medication-assisted treatment and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis opioid use disorder homelessness and mental is the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona including prevention education and treatment using cutting-edge nationally recognized evidence-based SummaryThe F/ACT Employment Specialist provides work related services including assessment job readiness training and skills building with SMI patients. This position is expected to spend at least 80% or more time in community working with employers community colleges skills centers probation and the criminal justice system. Will also be required to utilize this time in the community to work with each client after employment is obtained to ensure ongoing supports are given to sustain active and meaningful employment. Skills/Requirements:Highschool diploma or GED required. Associates degree or higher preferred.1-3years of experience working with the SMI population with additional experience in multiple settings and levels of care including both mental health and substance abuse preferred.1-3 years of experience in a behavioral health position providing outreach and engagement activities preferred.1-3 years year of experience of providing employment services and job readinessskills to pass criminal background check for jail visitation/clearanceCBI Offers an excellent benefits package!Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!)Medical Dental Vision Disability Life Supplemental plansHospital indemnity/ Critical IllnessPet InsuranceDependent Care Savings Health Care Savings401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollmentWellness programsTuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs incentives and more!Very Competitive pay ratesCBI 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 mid-size 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 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 know life happens thats why we all start with a 5-week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!Our 26 locations are all state-of-the-art 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 treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!