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 Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a throughout the state, we are currently seeking a Recovery Specialist to join our Unity Place South 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: 

• Organizing care activities and assisting nurses and counselors in the management of individuals served, facilitating their participation in unit programs and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining therapeutic and collaborative relationships with individuals served and members of the health care team.
• Monitoring medication administration and oversight and documenting incoming and outgoing medications.
• Recognizing the unique needs of individuals served with dual diagnosis, medication assisted treatment, and other special populations, and adjusting communication style to obtain positive therapeutic outcomes.
• Assisting doctors and nurses with exams and simple procedures.
• Ensuring a safe and clean environment, including searching individuals’ belongings and additional items to maintain a contraband-free environment.
• Performing intakes, admissions and discharges.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of individuals served information at all times in accordance with 42 CFR.

The Unity Place South at BHN, a 16-bed co-ed program in Springfield, MA, provides residential rehabilitation services to individuals suffering from addiction and mental illness. At Unity Place South, staff empower those we serve to be in the ‘driver’s seat’ of their lives and clearly define their needs, wants, hopes and dreams. We deeply support and encourage the pursuit of our individuals’ development of autonomy, self-esteem, and involvement in their own care.

Who You Are: 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) credentials (preferred).
• Bilingual in Spanish & English (preferred).
• Competency in simple mathematics, reading comprehension, written and oral communications, following instructions, simple use of charts, reports and records.
• Ability to understand, empathize, and work with an addicted population and mentally ill population.
• Valid driver’s license for occasional transportation of individuals (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:

Per Diem: varied days & shifts, 3:00pm-11:30pm or 11:00pm-7:30am and weekend shifts preferred

Pay Rate/Range:

$21/hr