Community Bridges, INC·Washington, District of Columbia
The Outreach Navigator works with program participants to establish short-term and long-term goals focused on employment, housing, and income stability. They assist participants in accessing essential benefits and services, including Medicaid, mental health treatment, and legal assistance.
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.
Outreach Navigator 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 CBI Outreach Navigators will work closely with Peer Operated Center program participants on a daily basis to establish both short-term and long-term goals with a focus on employment stabilization goals to achieve successful housing and income stability.
CBI staff provide continuing contact with participants to monitor their transition from non-POC engagement to POC enrollment and assist them with accessing needed benefits and services, such as Medicaid, social security, disability, behavioral and mental health treatment, legal assistance, medical care, education, employment-related services, identification and transportation.
Skills/Requirements: Highschool diploma or GED is required.
Associates Degree (or higher) in a field related to Behavioral Health is preferred.
Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders required.
1-3 years of full-time Health Care related work experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations is preferred but not required.
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!
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the candidate's work location, relevant education and work experience
$21/HR - $25/HR CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is Possible! 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!
A high school diploma or GED is required, while an associate degree in Behavioral Health is preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of six months of recovery from substance use or mental health disorders.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, behavioral health roles often show steady demand because providers need staff who can support clients, coordinate care, and work within clinical and community-based settings. These positions can be competitive when they require a Certified Peer Specialist credential, advanced mental health knowledge, and comfort using Microsoft Office while interpreting complex clinical concepts. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm that your credential and peer-support experience are clearly reflected in your application.
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