Recovery Specialist

Join BHN in ensuring the care and safety of adults on the path to recovery from substance use!

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

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Carlson Recovery Center program with the following:

• Providing high quality care to adults withdrawing from substance use to improve their overall health and well-being.
• Establishing and maintaining therapeutic and collaborative relationships with people served.
• Organizing care activities for the individuals on the units.
• Assisting counselors and nurses & incorporating results of activities and programs into the individuals’ care.
• Performing intakes, admissions and discharges, including obtaining and processing insurance information and responding appropriately to clinical emergencies.
• Assisting doctors and nurses with exams and simple procedures.
• Measuring and recording vital signs.
• Transporting individuals to appointments and aftercare, when needed.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of individuals’ information.
• Being flexible in response to staffing needs.

Who are we?

The Carlson Recovery Center in Springfield, MA is a 32-bed Acute Treatment Services program that serves those 18 years of age and older who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and are at the beginning stages of their recovery. A 24-hour multidisciplinary team provides acute treatment and detoxification services.

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

Our employees are our most important asset in improving the lives of the individuals we serve. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also a work environment noted for its community involvement, diversity, and the opportunity to gain highly marketable skills and take on challenges. BHN is committed to helping staff develop and grow, and has strong track record of promoting from within.

What are we looking for in a Recovery Specialist?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Ability to understand, empathize and work with adults struggling with problem substance use and often mental health issues.
• Competency in simple mathematics, reading comprehension, written and oral communications, following instructions, simple use of charts, reports and records.
• Knowledge of developmental stages for adult population and applies developmental theories and concepts when planning and implementing care for individuals served.
• Knowledge and skill in assisting individuals served with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) credentials (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.