Recovery Specialist

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state, we are currently seeking a Recovery Specialist to join our Unity Place team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.


What We Offer:

• Purpose-Driven Work - Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.

• Professional Growth - Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.

• Supportive Team Culture - Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.

• Stability & Opportunity - Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.

• Comprehensive Benefits - Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.

• Certified Great Place to Work - Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You Will Do:

• Supporting the growth, independence, and safety of individuals served.
• Providing guidance and direct counseling, as needed.
• Acting as a role model to others.
• Facilitating diverse client groups.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency services, as needed.
• Conveying individual and program information to other staff using a staff log.
• Completing program specific forms, documentation, and progress and group notes in a timely and thorough manner.
• Completing individually assigned responsibilities, such as room checks, house laundry, etc.
• Using your own vehicle for transportation of individuals, as needed.

Behavioral Health Network's Unity Place, a 40-bed program in Greenfield, MA, provides residential rehabilitation services to individuals who are struggling with addiction and mental illness. At Unity Place, staff empower those we serve to be in the 'driver's seat' of their lives, and to clearly define their needs, wants, hopes and dreams. The pursuit of our individuals' development of autonomy, self-esteem, and involvement in their own care is highly supported and encouraged.


Who You Are:

• Commitment to client empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration (required).
• One year of experience working with substance abuse population (required).
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required).
• 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).

We Hire for HEART!


Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core values-Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork-guide how we lead, serve, and support one another. If you're ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.


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:

Part Time: Friday-Sunday, 11:00pm-7:30am

Per Diem: varied days, 3:00pm-11:30pm

Pay Rate:

$21.00/hr

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