Recovery Specialist III - Franklin Recovery Center
Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

Greenfield, Massachusetts

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Use your passion to provide care and support to people on the road to substance use recovery at BHN!

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

**NOTICE**

In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.

The same guidelines noted above apply during flu season (defined as December 1st - through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) for BHN's Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy.

Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.

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

  • Providing high quality community-based care to individuals working to improve their substance use and mental health issues.
  • Establishing and maintaining therapeutic and collaborative relationships with individuals served under the guidance of an RN or LPN.
  • Organizing care activities for the individuals and 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 Franklin Recovery Center in Greenfield, MA serves those 18 years of age and older who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and are at the beginning of their recovery. A Medical Director and an Addiction Medicine Physician work with a team of Recovery Specialists, Counselors, and nurses to provide acute treatment and detoxification services to the Franklin Recovery Center and the adjacent Northern Hope Center.

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

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 the 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 an environment noted for community involvement, diversity, the opportunity to gain highly marketable skills, and to take on challenges. BHN is committed to growing our own employees and promoting from within.

Job Requirements:

What are we looking for in a Recovery Specialist?
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) credentials (preferred).
  • Competency in simple mathematics, reading comprehension, written and oral communications, following instructions, simple use of charts, reports and records.
  • Knowledge of development 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).
  • Ability to understand, empathize and work with an addicted population and mentally ill population.

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.

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