Community Bridges is one of the largest providers of substance abuse/behavioral health treatment in Arizona. We are looking for Direct Care Specialist for our residential treatment program in Tucson.

A Community Bridges Inc. (CBI) Direct Care Specialist is responsible for assisting with the admission and orientation of participants of the program. Direct Care Specialist is also responsible for the ongoing monitoring of each patient in the facility as well as discharges.

Residential

• Completes and documents full admission process for each patient who present for services
• Ensures all participants receive orientation (patient rules, tour etc) to the agency at time of admission.
• Identifies, documents, and stores property of each patient prior to their admission into the program.
• Provide both individual and group services (as assigned) to participants regarding activities of daily living and personal care services and any other groups that are assigned
• Facilitates hourly rounds
• Assist all participants with medication self-administration for all prescribed medications in the absence of the RN.
• Completes discharge and associated paperwork while communicating with the Transition Coordinator.
• Notifies Manager on duty at the first sign of medical and psychological risk level.
• Ensures that each patient receives all of their property at the time of discharge and/or transfer.
• Ensures all patients attend all groups and meetings unless otherwise directed by Manager
• All required documentation is completed prior to the end of the shift
• Other duties as assigned by supervisory or administrative designee

Skills & Requirements

Must be a BHT or have EMT certification. 

Must have a clear 39 month MVR record and must be able to present report at time of interview.

Must have a level one fingerprint clearance card.

Must be 21 years of age. 

Behavioral health/substance abuse experience is a plus.

Important Notes

CBI Offers a great benefits package! Med/Den/Vision/Disability/Life/Cancer/Accident/401K with employer match and 100% vested upon hire.

We also offer tuition reimbursement programs and will take care of the cost related to your license. Scholarship Programs also offered! Training provided at no cost for CEUs.

The Phoenix Business Journal selected CBI as one of the 2014 Healthiest Employers in the Valley! We have amazing Wellness Programs and Incentives!

Join our team of passionate individuals and contribute to the overall success of CBI!

The Phoenix Business Journal selected CBI as one of the 2014 Healthiest Employers in the Valley! We have amazing Wellness Programs and Incentives!