Acute Behavioral Health Recovery Specialist

Mass Advocates Standing Strong (MASS); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Advocates Standing Strong (MASS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for acute treatment services. You will monitor clients during detox and early recovery and work closely with nurses to ensure safe, evidence-based care in a 24-hour setting.

The role values lived recovery experience and a compassionate approach, supporting admissions, daily operations, and discharge processes while maintaining a respectful, client-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Significant experience supporting individuals with Substance Use Disorders or similar human services work is strongly preferred.
• Recovery experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate client engagement with professionalism and respect.
• Monitor clients in detox and early recovery.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure safe, evidence-based care.
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and program structure.
• Assist with admissions, daily operations, and discharge support.
• Facilitate recovery-focused group sessions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Lived recovery experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Mass Advocates Standing Strong (MASS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for acute treatment services. You will monitor clients during detox and early recovery and work closely with nurses to ensure safe, evidence-based care in a 24-hour setting.

The role values lived recovery experience and a compassionate approach, supporting admissions, daily operations, and discharge processes while maintaining a respectful, client-centered environment.