Addiction Specialist

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-Driven Work

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Stability & Opportunity

Comprehensive Benefits

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. is seeking an Addiction Specialist to join the PACT Forensic team in Western Massachusetts.

The role provides community-based services, including therapy, medication administration, and care coordination, to help individuals achieve healthier, more independent lives. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree (CADCH preferred) and at least six months of human services experience, with a strong emphasis on communication and client empowerment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or CADCH required.
• Minimum six months’ experience in human services preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required for all working hours.

Responsibilities

• Provides community-based services within the PACT Forensic model of care.
• Carries out Substance Use Evaluations with Recovery Plans and recommendations.
• Maintains client ADL support and treatment coordination.
• Ensures positive outcomes on the PACT outcome measures.
• Performs risk/crisis evaluations and takes safety actions as needed.
• Works in diverse settings including client homes and hospitals.
• Maintains licensure/certification and completes clinical education hours.
• Engages family, community, and residential providers in treatment.
• Connects clients to resources like AA, NA, Detox, and methadone/suboxone programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and/or CADCH

Job description

Pay or shift range: $54,000 USD to $56,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

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.

(no weekends required!):

Monday 12 pm -8 pm

Wednesday 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 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 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

• Bachelor’s 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 driver's 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 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.

Pay Range: $53,000 - $56,000

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