Recovery Specialist
Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

Apply your experience working with individuals on the road to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction at BHN!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Recovery Specialist in the Connections program at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Connections program with the following:

• Supporting the growth, independence, and safety of the individuals served.
• Providing guidance and direct counseling as needed and acting as a role model to others.
• Facilitating diverse client groups as well as providing crisis intervention and emergency services, as needed.
• Completing program specific forms, documentation, and progress and group notes in a timely and thorough manner.
• Using the staff log to convey individual and program information to other staff.
• Using a personal vehicle for transportation of individuals, as needed.
• Completing individually assigned duties such as room checks, house laundry, etc.
• Reporting any program-specific safety and maintenance concerns.
• Attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, and other mandatory trainings.

Who are we?

The Connections program in Greenfield, MA is a 24-bed residential treatment program serving adult male/nonbinary individuals. Recovery homes provide a safe, structured, and comprehensive rehabilitative environment that supports individuals with their recovery goals after medical and clinical stabilization. Treatment includes care management, group treatment, individualized treatment plans, and peer support.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person's life
• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in a Recovery Specialist?

• Commitment to client empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration.
• One year of experience working with substance abuse population (required).
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required).
• LADC II or LADC III (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Assistants) or equivalent (preferred).
• Valid Driver's License (required).
• Vehicle for use during all working hours should be registered and inspected in accordance with 540 CMR 4.00 (required).

How do I apply to be a Recovery Specialist?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Available Schedules:

Per Diem: varied days & shifts

Pay Rate:

$21.00/hr

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