Vocational Specialist

Vocational Specialist

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) 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 illness.

The Vocational Specialist provides work‑related services, including Vocational Assessment Plans, Individual Employment Plans, and assists patients with job readiness training and skills building. This position assists in addressing all of the employment concerns and needs of the patient along with other members of the treatment team.

• High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the behavioral health or substance abuse field required.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• Level 1 fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Current AZ Driver’s License (valid and in good standing).
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R and CBI Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Peer Certified or able to become Peer Certified within 90 days of employment.

• Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!).
• 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.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans.

CBI is growing and expanding our services. We are experiencing tremendous growth currently and value all our employees and their careers. The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid‑size employers in the Valley for the past four years.

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 and our competitive compensation structure. Our staff experiences tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support, backed by strong and competent leadership committed to ongoing professional development.