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.
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Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a full continuum of care, including a variety of programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma, and the 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 Center (DCSC), 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 DCSC 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 DCSC will ensure those individuals seeking or referred for services will receive 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 Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides direct care to behavioral health patients working under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The primary focus is direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN, Operation Supervisor, Operations Administrator, or Clinical Director. The BHT is also responsible for the safety of the unit they are assigned to, including identifying environmental and patient-specific safety concerns, and elevating those concerns to the RN, RN Manager, Operations Supervisor, or designee, as needed.
Skills/Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in counseling, psychology, or a health care-related field preferred.
- Six (6) or more months of clinical health care-related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and/or medical crisis situations preferred.
- Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders preferred.
- Certified Medical Assistant certification (current and in good standing) is preferred.
- Emergency Medical Technician certification is preferred.
- Certified Nurse Assistant certification is preferred.
- Valid identification required.
CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!
- 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!
- Very Competitive pay rates
CBI is growing and expanding our services!
Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership. 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 compensation 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!
CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!
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