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Community Bridges
Washington, District of Columbia

Certified Addiction Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$33.3/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.

Certified Addiction 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 Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) I or lI will provide counseling services to patients with substance abuse addiction 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.

Will be responsible for teaching clients the skills and mechanics to cope with addiction and providing treatment to people with mental, emotional or substance use disorders. The CAC will be responsible for completing duties consistent with their respective licensure bodies and agency certifications.

Skills/Requirements

Must possess an Associate degree, from an accredited school in a health or human services field, including but not limited to a degree in nursing, aging studies, criminal justice, health education, or 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 D. C. Department of Health or from another, endorsed U.S. Jurisdiction.

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: $25.00 /HR - $33.30/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 Certified Addiction Counselor will provide counseling services to patients with substance abuse issues, including assessing emotional conditions and developing treatment plans. They are responsible for teaching coping skills and providing treatment for mental, emotional, or substance use disorders.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate degree in a health or human services field and a valid CAC I or CAC II certification. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting and at least six months of personal recovery from substance use or mental health disorders are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingCrisis interventionTreatment planningMental health assessmentAddiction recovery supportClinical documentationElectronic medical recordsPatient-centered careBehavioral healthCounseling techniques

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 1,299 Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$642k
Typical market rent
$2,517/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Bridges

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

Benefits & Perks

5 weeks PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision
Disability and Life Insurance
401K with employer match (100% vested upon enrollment)
Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs
Wellness programs
Pet Insurance
Dependent Care Savings