Employment Specialist

Job Summary

Employment Specialist provides work‑related services, including assessment, job readiness training, and skills building with patients. The position requires spending at least 80% of the time in the community, working with employers, community colleges, skills centers, probation, and the criminal justice system. The specialist will also work with each client after employment is obtained to ensure ongoing supports that sustain active and meaningful employment.

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree in behavioral health or a medical field preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in either the behavioral health or medical field.
• Lived experience in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders, homelessness, family members and veterans preferred.
• Current Arizona driver’s license (valid and in good standing).
• Clear 39‑month motor vehicle record.
• Certified Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R9‑10‑101.33 and CBI clinical policies and procedures.

• Generous PTO accrual – 5 weeks!
• Hospital indemnity / critical illness insurance
• Pet insurance
• Dependent care savings and health care savings accounts
• 401(k) with employer match – 100% vested upon enrollment
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs, incentives, and more
• Competitive pay rates

Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. We value a safe, upbeat working environment and dedicate a lot of thought to work‑life balance. CBI is recognized as one of the top ten healthiest mid‑size employers in the Valley for the past four years.

CBI’s 26 locations are state‑of‑the‑art facilities that provide top‑notch integrated care. We adhere to a “no wrong door” treatment approach that dramatically improves patients’ quality of life.

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