Recovery Aide - Part Time

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Massachusetts seeks a Recovery Aide to bridge staff, patients, and families and support recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. You will monitor high-risk patients, run groups, document activities, and liaise with the treatment team.

The role emphasizes recovery-oriented socialization, supporting counseling efforts, and adherence to policies while staying flexible for weekend shifts and a compassionate, client-centered approach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; experience or training in addiction or mental health preferred.
• 1–3 years of customer service experience; ability to engage with groups and perform well under pressure.
• Comfortable in high-stress environments and able to communicate with diverse individuals.
• CPR certification or certifiable is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor high-risk patients and communicate with the treatment team.
• Facilitate specialty groups and support recovery-oriented socialization.
• Document activities and observations; participate in program evaluation.
• Assist with counseling efforts and ensure adherence to organizational policies.

Skills

Computer literacy

Group facilitation experience

Safety and facility upkeep

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license (MA)

Job description

Role Overview

The Recovery Aide serves as a key liaison among staff, patients, and families to support recovery from mental health and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

Monitor high-risk patients, facilitate specialty groups, document activities, and communicate with the treatment team. Assist with recovery-oriented socialization, support counseling efforts, and ensure adherence to organizational policies. Document observations and participate in program evaluation.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; experience or training in addiction or mental health preferred. Must have 1-3 years of customer service experience, comfortable in high-stress environments, and capable of speaking to groups.

Skills & Certifications

Computer literacy, understanding of safety and facility upkeep, and current CPR certification or certifiable. Preferred valid MA driver’s license and group facilitation experience.

Key Attributes

Ability to relate effectively with patients, work flexible shifts including weekends, and uphold organizational values.