Recovery Specialist

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recovery Specialist supports the healthcare team at Berkshire Medical Center, performing duties per policies and assisting with program activities and milieu standards. The role may deliver psych-educational groups and ensures client conformance with schedules and policies.

Qualifying candidates typically hold a high school diploma with substance abuse treatment training; an associates degree in Human Services is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with substance abuse treatment training preferred.
• Associates degree in Human Services preferred.
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• Two years secretarial or healthcare-related college coursework required; one year of relevant experience can substitute.

Skills

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma with substance abuse treatment training

Substance Abuse training and education

Associates degree in Human Services

Two years secretarial or healthcare related college coursework

Job description

The Recovery Specialist functions in a complimentary or assistive role to all members of the healthcare team and carries out individual duties in accordance with policies and procedures of Berkshire Medical Center. The Recovery Specialist oversees and accompanies clients in various program activities to ensure conformance with schedules, milieu standards, program activities and policies and may deliver psych-educational groups.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

• Experience:
• High school diploma with specific substance abuse treatment training and education preferred.
• Education and Training:
• Substance Abuse training and education. Associates degree in Human Services preferred.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• Drivers License preferred.
• CPR Certified within 3 months of hire.
• Other Requirements:
• Two years secretarial or healthcare related college coursework required. One year relevant experience can be substituted for coursework.