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Supporting people through periods of crisis requires skill, compassion, sound judgment, and teamwork. That’s why CBEM’s behavioral health jobs are built around role-specific training, access to interdisciplinary consultation, and support from colleagues who understand the demands of community-based care.

Our teams work across homes, schools, programs, offices, and community settings to provide person-centered services that promote safety, stability, dignity, and quality of life. Every role contributes to coordinated support for the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Whether you are beginning your career or bringing established expertise, CBEM offers opportunities to develop your skills, contribute to an expanding organization, and help shape the future of crisis intervention and mental and behavioral health services.

Why People Choose CBEM

We offer more than behavioral health jobs. We’re dedicated to serving the community with quality care. Our mission, “empowering people to lead safe and healthy lives through innovative social services”, guides our daily work. Across clinical, operational, and administrative roles, CBEM employees contribute to services that promote safety, dignity, stability, and opportunity for individuals and communities.

People come to CBEM with different experiences and areas of expertise, but they share a commitment to person-centered support, collaboration, and recognizing each individual’s strengths and potential.

For eligible clinical roles, CBEM provides individual and group supervision hours to support progress toward professional licensure.

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Hear What Our Team Has to Say

“I love to make a difference in people’s lives. I love to help support clients and their circles of support through the tough times so clients are able to explore and reach their full potential.” — CBEM Team Member

Roles at CBEM

Critical Intervention Specialist

Critical Intervention Specialists provide direct, community-based support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are experiencing behavioral or mental health needs. They work collaboratively with individuals, families, caregivers, Service Coordinators, and providers in homes, schools, day programs, and other community settings.

The role supports individuals throughout crisis prevention, response, stabilization, and transition. Responsibilities may include gathering assessment information, recognizing emerging concerns, supporting de-escalation, developing practical behavioral strategies, coaching members of the support team, coordinating services, and documenting progress.

This work requires sound judgment, adaptability, patience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Critical Intervention Specialists build trusting relationships while helping individuals and their support teams strengthen skills, resources, and strategies that promote safety and stability.

CBEM provides role-specific training, access to interdisciplinary consultation, and ongoing support from an experienced team. Employees have opportunities to develop specialized expertise in IDD crisis intervention and broader community-based mental and behavioral health services.

Critical Intervention Specialists typically hold a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, behavioral health, or a related human-services field. Specific education and experience requirements may vary by position and service location.

“I enjoy the process of meeting the client where they are at, being present and supporting the individual we serve, and maintaining patience in the process to help the individual we serve gain and learn new coping skills to use for the rest of their lives.” — CBEM Team Member

Stabilization Interventionists

Stabilization Interventionists provide direct, community-based support to individuals receiving CBEM services. Working in homes, schools, programs, and other community settings, they help implement individualized strategies, reinforce skills, observe changes in need, document progress, and promote consistency across the person’s support system.

They collaborate with Critical Intervention Specialists, clinical consultants, families, caregivers, and providers to support each individual’s safety, stability, goals, and quality of life.

This role offers opportunities to build practical experience in intellectual and developmental disability services, crisis prevention, and community-based mental and behavioral health care. Stabilization Interventionists may deepen their expertise within the role or use their experience as a foundation for continued professional and clinical development.

What We Offer

Connected Teams, Shared Purpose

All of our behavioral health jobs contribute to our mission of empowering people to lead safe and healthy lives. Our teams bring together clinical, operational, training, technological, administrative, and community-based expertise to provide coordinated, person-centered services.

Collaboration is central to how we work. Employees share knowledge, solve challenges together, and support one another across roles, locations, and areas of practice. As CBEM grows into new communities and service lines, we remain connected by a shared commitment to the individuals, families, and partners we serve.

“What I enjoy most about working for CBEM is the community. Whether that is connecting with my team, circle of support, or service coordinators, there is a sense of trust and connection that makes this job so rewarding.” — CBEM Team Member

“I enjoy being part of such an amazing team. It truly feels like family here! I also love to hear the stories of how our clinical staff are making a difference in the communities we serve every day. My time here at CBEM has been absolutely phenomenal and I am so grateful to be a part of a team full of intelligent and empathetic individuals.” — CBEM Team Member

Specialized Training and Clinical Support

From the beginning of employment, team members receive role-specific training in intellectual and developmental disabilities, crisis prevention, de-escalation, stabilization, and person-centered care. This specialized foundation helps employees build skills that are applicable across community-based mental and behavioral health services.

Employees receive ongoing guidance and, when appropriate, access to interdisciplinary consultation from Psychiatrists, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts.. For eligible clinical roles, CBEM also provides individual and group supervision hours to support progress toward professional licensure.

When an individual has complex or changing needs, employees can draw on experienced colleagues and consultants to strengthen assessment, planning, coordination, and service delivery.

Benefits That Reflect the Work

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous vacation time that increases with tenure
Generous sick time
One wellness day each quarter
Wellness and internet stipend, paid monthly
Quarterly discretionary bonuses (companywide), and crisis line bonuses (Critical Intervention Specialists)
Employee referral bonuses
Employee recognition budget for each team
Team builders and connection activities encouraged
Flexibility to be there for your family when it matters

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CBEM works from 18 offices across California and partners with 14 Regional Centers, with openings in both urban and rural service areas.