Peer Support Specialist
Community BridgesMesa, Arizona, United States
Posted May 15, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Community Bridges, Inc. is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of programs throughout Arizona.
Job Description
The Peer Support Specialist will provide one-on-one support and day-to-day problem-solving for individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness. They will utilize best practices of assertive engagement, harm reduction, and peer support to promote a safe and inclusive recovery environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders
- Minimum of six months experience in the Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field
- Current AZ Driver's License (Valid and in good standing)
- Clear 39-Month Motor Vehicle Record
- Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or able to obtain a CPSS certification within 90 days of hire
- Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans
- Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness
- Pet Insurance
- Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings
- 401K with employer match
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs
- Generous PTO accrual