Certified Addiction Counselor

Overview

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 District of Columbia Stabilization Center (DCSC), operated by CBI, will offer 24/7 access to Crisis SUD services for individuals 18 years and older, regardless of gender, insurance, or citizenship status.

CBI is committed to providing person-centered and recovery-oriented care that addresses individual needs in a supportive clinical environment. The organization hires pursuant to the DC EEO provisions.

The Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) I or II will provide counseling services to patients with substance use problems within the scope of their certification. The CAC will assess and analyze emotional conditions, explore possible solutions, and work within a treatment plan for mental and emotional adjustment or development. The CAC will teach clients skills to cope with addiction and provide treatment to people with mental, emotional, or substance use disorders.

The CAC will perform duties consistent with their licensure and agency certifications.

• Provide counseling services to patients with substance use problems within the scope of CAC certification.
• Assess and analyze emotional conditions; develop and implement treatment plans.
• Teach clients coping skills and strategies to manage addiction and related mental health or emotional needs.
• Complete duties consistent with licensure and agency certifications.

• Must possess an Associate degree, from an accredited school in a health or human services field (e.g., nursing, aging studies, criminal justice, health education, mental health);
  Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
• Must have 2-3 years of experience providing substance use services in a healthcare setting.
• Electronic Medical Record experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates highly preferred.
• Valid identification required.
• Must possess a valid CAC I or CAC II certification from the DC Department of Health or another endorsed U.S. jurisdiction.

• CBI is growing and expanding services; we value 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 four years running.
• CBI offers growth opportunities and ongoing professional development supported by strong leadership.

• State-of-the-art facilities with a no-wrong-door approach to treatment, aiming to dramatically improve patients’ quality of life.
• We emphasize work-life balance with a competitive compensation structure and a 5-week PTO plan plus a broad benefits package.

Hourly Rate: $25.00/hr – $33.30/hr.

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and other supplemental plans; 401K with employer match (100% vested upon enrollment); generous PTO accrual; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs; incentives, and more.
• The organization’s recognition as a healthy employer reflects its commitment to employees.

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