Medication 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 Medication Specialist to join ourConnections 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 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 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:

• Overseeing resident medication management along with the Recovery Specialist Supervisor and Program Director.
• Managing residents medication needs by following the 6 Rights of Medication Management.
• Ensuring medications are taken as prescribed and reporting errors or incidents when a medication is taken improperly to a supervisor and other regulatory authorities immediately.
• Connecting residents to providers and prescribers to start and continue medications to prevent running out of medications.
• Aiding residents with after care planning for prescribed medications for their care across different levels of care service settings and providers.
• Overseeing regular medication disposal to prevent accumulation of medications.
• Counting and maintaining the stock of non-expired medications & clean appropriate supplies including ensuring proper functioning of the medication refrigerator.
• Maintaining accurate timely secure & confidential documentation on medication administration records/medication sheets of medications stored & disposed of and those in possession of residents.
• Writing or creating medication policies and procedures.
• Orienting & training both new residents & program staff on medication policies and procedures.
• Supporting ongoing staff development through coaching mentoring and role modeling including arranging regular naloxone and medication management trainings.
• Providing crisis intervention and emergency services as needed.
• Adhering to the regulations and requirements of licensing and funding sources at all times.

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.

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Knowledge of and ability to promote recovery (required).
• Strong critical thinking skills (required).
• Ability to communicate directions to staff clearly and appropriately (required).
• Proficiency with MS Office internet and email systems (required).
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (Carelogic) (preferred).

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.

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:

Full Time:Sunday-Thursday 7:00am-3:30pm

Pay Rate/Range:

$22.50/hr

Required Experience:

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