Recovery Support Specialist

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a full continuum of care, including variety of programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma and District of Columbia. Founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization by members of the recovery community in Mesa, Arizona, Community Bridges Inc. has held as its principle mission “maintaining the dignity of human life” for more than 40 years.

The District of Columbia Stabilization and Sobering Center (“DCSSC”), operated by Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI), will offer immediate, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, no cost, low barrier access to Crisis SUD services for individuals 18 years of age and older, regardless of gender, insurance, and citizenship status. The DCSSC will provide individuals experiencing an SUD crisis with person-centered and a recovery-oriented alternative to unnecessary encounters at emergency departments or interactions with law enforcement. The DCSSC will ensure those individuals seeking or referred for services will receive an integrated and comprehensive care to address their specific needs in a supportive clinical and recovery-oriented environment. CBI will hire pursuant to the DC EEO provisions.
Job Summary
The Certified Peer Specialist is an individual who has lived experience in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. The Certified Peer Specialist provides experience, strength, and hope to individuals, their families, and significant others presenting for care to minimize the emotional impact of treatment and increase the likelihood of recovery along with the likelihood of continued care once discharged. This position also assists in the transition to the most appropriate level of care available in conjunction with the established treatment team, which includes ensuring coordination of care with all parties who are currently involved in the patient’s case and ensuring that family and other social supports identified in the patient’s treatment plan are involved in the discharge planning process.

Skills/Requirements:

Highschool diploma or GED required. Associate Degree or higher preferred.
Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
Health Care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations preferred.

CBI is growing and expanding our services!

We are experiencing tremendous growth currently. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers.
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 has lots of growth opportunities!

Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership. The leadership at CBI is committed to ongoing professional development for their staff. 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, that’s why we all start with a 5-week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!

Our Facilities.

Our locations are all state-of-the-art facilities that provide 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.

Hourly Rate: $21/HR - $27.77/HR