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Community Bridges
United States

Independent Licensed Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38.87-$51.41/hr

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Job Description

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.

Licensed Social Worker or Counselor

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 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 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 Licensed Social Worker (LSW) is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team in the D.C. Stabilization and Sobering Center who provides emotional support, mental health evaluations, therapy and case management services to people who are experiencing psychological, emotional, medical, social and/or familial challenges. Will deliver appropriate clinical supervision -both individual and group- to licensed and unlicensed staff, ensuring full compliance with state and local regulations as well as licensing board requirements.

The LSW coordinates with the Registered Nurses (RN), Behavioral Health Medical Providers (BHMP), Techs and Recovery Support Specialists to ensure a safe environment and that quality care is provided to all presenting for services.

Skills/Requirements

  • Master’s degree in social work or a Master’s degree in counseling, or higher.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting required.
  • LICSW or LPC from the D.C. Board of Professional Counseling required
  • 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: $38.87 /HR - $51.41/HR

CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!

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, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!

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

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Social Worker provides emotional support, mental health evaluations, therapy, and case management services to individuals facing various psychological and social challenges. They also deliver clinical supervision to staff and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, safe care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or counseling and possess at least one year of experience in a behavioral health setting. A valid LICSW or LPC from the D.C. Board of Professional Counseling is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental health evaluationCrisis interventionSubstance use disorder treatmentInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory compliancePatient-centered careRecovery-oriented care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Independent Licensed Social Worker at Community Bridges a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,459 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

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About Community Bridges

Hospitals and Health Care
Mesa, AZ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

5-week PTO
401k with employer match
Medical, Dental, Vision
Disability, Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Dependent Care Savings
Health Care Savings
Tuition Reimbursement