Independent Living Specialist

Company: Community Bridges Inc
Location: Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Independent Living 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. CBI is the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models. Job Summary The F/ACT Independent Living Specialists work with SMI clients in their homes or in the field to develop independent living skills. Independent living skills include, but are not limited to, food shopping, learning bus routes, cleaning home, proper hygiene, maintaining relationships with supportive family and developing community-based supports. This position is expected to be in the field at least 80% of the time working with clients assisting them develop skills that will assist in sustaining ongoing recovery. This position will also provide after hour, and on-call supports. Education and Experience Requirements Highschool Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree or higher in a field related to behavioral health preferred. 1 or more years of clerical and/or administrative experience is preferred. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. CBI Offers an excellent benefits package! Generous PTO accrual (5 weeks!), Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans 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! We are experience tremendous growth in this time. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers in the clinical field. *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 have lots of growth opportunities! 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 individual’s 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 26 locations are all state-of-the-art facility that provides 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. 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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