careers

Bridges to Change is a compassionate and dynamic organization, aimed at changing our communities and the lives of everyone in them through high quality care and a commitment to systemic change.  We are looking for change makers who want to create hope in the world.

BTC is a peer-led organization, prioritizing hiring qualified peers into all BTC positions. Bridges to Change is committed to anti-racist work. Candidates of color and peers are strongly encouraged to apply. Though many of our positions are gender identified, we welcome non-binary applicants to all positions.

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CAREERS LISTING

Specialized Positions

Peer Mentors

Peer mentors are people with lived experience who are trained to help support participants on their journey to recovery. Peer mentors can specialize in mental health or substance use.

All of our recovery mentors are required to complete a training program within 90 days of hire.

Activities our peer mentors help with:

  • Pick ups from prison, shelters, etc.
  • Support in establishing a recovery network,
  • Basic needs such as food, transportation, clothing, shelter,
  • Job search / employment skills
  • Connections to health providers, etc.

House Managers

A house manager lives on-site with residents, their rent is free and they help support residents in maintaining a clean and safe house. House managers are part-time and typically work 30 hours per month.

Counselors

The counselors at Bridges to Change have a range of experience depending on the population they work with.

CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors)

these individuals complete 150 education hours as well as 1,000 experience hours working with individuals who struggle with substance use disorders (SUD) to then primarily work in addictions.

QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional)

These individuals have a Master’s degree in a social services related field and are typically Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). They work specifically with mental health issues.

Clinical Internship & Practicum Opportunities

Bridges to Change clinical internships are designed for individuals who are passionate about careers in community behavioral health. Internships provide learning opportunities for students in master’s level psychology, social work or related fields to gain practical, hands-on-experience and skills in clinical care, crisis management and navigating clinical care in a multi-disciplinary, non-profit setting.

As a clinical intern at Bridges to Change, you will receive:

  • $25/hr., paid holidays & PTO accrual!
  • Agency on boarding and access to our training platform and workshops
  • Opportunities to engage with multi-disciplinary teams and projects
  • Supervision and mentorship from agency leadership

Current Internship Partners:

  • Lewis & Clark College
  • Pacific University
  • George Fox University
  • To partner, contact hr@bridgestochange.com

Total Rewards Benefits

Our benefits focus on 5 key areas that we recognize as critical components of an employee's full compensation package.
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Compensation

Direct financial compensation for the work you do!

  • Competitive base pay
  • Bonus plan – holiday & performance
  • COLA adjustment annually
  • Mileage –  federal rate
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Development

Support for ongoing professional development.

  • $250 annual training allotment
  • Staff/leadership onboarding
  • Annual review tool
  • Leadership Academy
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Well-being

Work-life balance and overall wellness programs.

  • Generous PTO accrual
  • 16 Paid Days: 11 Holidays, 3 Self-Care, 1 Personal Holiday, 1 Birthday
  • 8 Week Sabbatical (7yrs of Service)
  • Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty & Donated PTO
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Organization Wellness Program
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Benefits

Physical, mental and financial health offerings.

  • 100% Employer Paid Benefits
    • Employee medical
    • $25k Life/AD&D Insurance
    • Short Term Disability
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • Additional Voluntary Options
    • Buy-up/dependent medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement – 403b
    • 5% Employer Match – No waiting period!
    • 100% vested from day one
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Recognition

Meaningful acknowledgement for your service!

  • Organizational employee recognition program
  • Personalized BTC swag
  • Quarterly teambuilding events and fun annual events!