Addiction 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 an Addiction Specialist to join our Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier more fulfilling lives.

The schedule for this position is (no weekends required!):

Monday 12 pm -8 pm

Tuesday 8 am -4 pm

Wednesday 8 am -4 pm

Thursday 8 am -4 pm

Friday 8 am -4 pm

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 regions 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 programs 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:

The Addiction Specialist provides community-based services within the PACT Forensic model of care which includes services including therapy medication administration assistance with Activities of Daily Living and care coordination.

• Provides comprehensive Substance Use Evaluations with Recovery Plans and recommendations based on sound judgement.
• Includes all pertinent family members community and residential providers in treatment as appropriate.
• Maintains direct service productivity as established by the Program.
• Ensures assigned individuals make positive change on the outcome measure used by the PACT Model.
• Provides comprehensive risk/crisis evaluations and takes appropriate actions to keep individuals served and others safe.
• Maintains flexibility in providing services in settings such as client homes hospitals and other community settings.
• Maintains professional licensure/certification and completes the required amount of clinical education hours.
• Assists and monitors activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Encourages independence competency and decision-making.
• Initiates supports and ensures quality of life through empowerment safety awareness respect and dignity.
• Provides outreach services to individuals served on a frequent basis as required by supervisor.
• Acts as primary implementer of strategies to meet Treatment Plan goals.
• Provides assessment and treatment of individuals with substance abuse/dependence.
• Facilitates dual recovery groups to individuals served.
• Connects individuals served to resources including AA NA Detox and methadone/suboxone treatment.
• Acts as liaison and consults with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.

Who You Are:

• Bachelors Degree and/or CADCH required.
• Minimum of six months experience in human services preferred.
• Commitment to empowerment and growth human rights and community integration of individuals served.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to treat challenging and diverse client populations including a forensic population.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in supporting clients with a variety of different cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of community resources and how to help clients access them.
• Demonstrates willingness to work with individuals who are forensically involved within the Sequential Intercept model.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle available for all working hours to transport individuals served 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 valuesHumanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamworkguide how we lead serve and support one another. If youre ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference wed love to hear from you.

Pay Range: $53000 - $56000

Required Experience:

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