EMT, Emergency Medical Technician, Mental Health

Community Based EMT (BHT)

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of 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 Community Bridges Inc. (CBI) Community Based Outreach Team Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for responding to calls dispatched by the CBI Access to Care Line and for transports from CBI facilities. The BHT performs in‑field assessment of each referral to determine the appropriateness of care in consultation with the CBI Triage RN when there is a question of need due to the severity of the level of risk in ASAM Dimensions 1, 2 and 3.

The BHT ensures that all documentation of Crisis Intervention Notes, Trip Tickets, and Mobile Crisis Intervention Field Forms for each patient is completed prior to the end of his or her scheduled shift.

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of health‑care related experience with exposure to behavioral and medical crisis situations preferred.
• Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) in accordance with A.A.C. R9‑10‑101 and Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Emergency Medical Technician certification (valid within the state of Arizona) required.
• Current AZ Driver’s License (valid and in good standing).
• Clear 39‑month Motor Vehicle Record.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans – Hospital indemnity / Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401(k) with employer match – 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more.
• 5‑week PTO plan and wide range of unique benefits.

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.