Recovery & Community Outreach Counselor

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b)

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Somerville, MA is seeking a dedicated community-based support professional to assist individuals with substance use and mental health needs.

You will help them access resources, develop independent living skills, and move toward personal recovery goals. You will serve as the primary contact on caseload, coordinate care with health providers, transport clients to appointments, and navigate community services such as housing, insurance, and financial assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong understanding of addiction and recovery required.
• 1-2 years of work experience in behavioral health or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct, community-based support to individuals with substance use and mental health needs, helping them access resources, build independent living skills, and work toward recovery goals.
• Provides care management support to individuals that promotes improved health, independence, and self-sufficiency.
• Acts as primary “point of contact” for all individuals served on caseload, ensuring their needs are met.
• Includes all appropriate people in the individual’s care including primary care physician, nurses, mental health and substance use providers, and natural supports as identified by the member, with written consent.
• Transports individuals to appointments and to obtain resources needed to be successful in recovery journey.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of community services and how to help individuals access them including health insurance, food and nutritional assistance, housing placement and stabilization, financial assistance, utility assistance, educational/vocational supports and legal assistance.

Skills

Addiction recovery knowledge

Driver's license

Independent living skills

Community-based support

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Vehicle for work

Job description

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Somerville, MA is seeking a dedicated community-based support professional to assist individuals with substance use and mental health needs.

You will help them access resources, develop independent living skills, and move toward personal recovery goals. You will serve as the primary contact on caseload, coordinate care with health providers, transport clients to appointments, and navigate community services such as housing, insurance, and financial assistance.