Peer Support Specialist
Community BridgesMesa, Arizona, United States
Posted February 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Community Bridges delivers comprehensive, integrated medical and behavioral health services across Arizona, drawing on a 40-year legacy of community-focused care. The organization specializes in addiction treatment, crisis response—including mobile crisis teams—, inpatient detoxification, and medication-assisted therapy, while also providing patient-centered medical homes and peer navigation for individuals with serious mental illness. Community Bridges extends its expertise to adolescent services, psychiatric inpatient care, residential treatment, and supportive housing, with a dedicated program for veterans. Its distinctive approach blends clinical excellence with community engagement, ensuring that every client receives coordinated, culturally sensitive care tailored to their unique needs.
Job Description
Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. The Peer Support Specialist will perform one-on-one support needs and provide support for day-to-day problem-solving related to normalization and reintegration into the community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of six (6) months' experience in Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse field
- Minimum of six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders
- 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 (3 months) of hire
- Addiction and Substance Use Disorders certification preferred
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 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