Recovery Specialist / Behavioral Health Specialist – Clinical Stabilization Services (Per Diem)

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

Job summary

The Dimock Center in Roxbury, MA is seeking a Recovery Specialist, Behavioral Health Specialist for Clinical Stabilization Services on a per diem basis. You will support patients in detox and early recovery, collaborate with nursing staff, and help with admissions, daily operations, and discharges in a 24-hour acute treatment setting.

Applicants should have recovery experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred, and strong compassion, boundaries, and cultural sensitivity are essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Significant experience supporting individuals with Substance Use Disorders or similar human services work is strongly preferred.
• Recovery experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Relate to clients and colleagues in a professional, compassionate, and respectful manner.
• Ensure safety and support for all clients admitted to the program.
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries while enforcing program structure and rules.
• Support milieu staff with safety checks, room searches, admissions, and discharges.
• Create a welcoming and supportive environment for new clients.
• Respect and incorporate individual and cultural differences in patient care.
• Conduct client intake, complete necessary documentation, and perform property searches.
• Observe and report client changes in health or behavior; use de-escalation skills as needed.
• Assist clients with daily needs, meals, and adherence to Dimock policies.
• Facilitate recovery and addiction-focused group sessions.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support program operations.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and development of new programming.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Compassionate patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Job description

Recovery Specialist, Behavioral Health Specialist - Clinical Stabilization Services (Per Diem)

• Approved Salary: $21-$25/hr
• Schedule: Per diem; 4 shifts per month required (weekends, evenings, holidays); onsite in Roxbury, MA

The Dimock Center seeks a compassionate, team-oriented professional committed to excellence. You will support patients in a medical or office setting, balancing direct patient care with administrative responsibilities. Recovery experience is highly valued.

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center dedicated to healing and uplifting individuals, families, and communities. We aim to redefine healthy communities by ensuring equitable access to comprehensive healthcare and education while fostering a culture of respect, excellence, and inclusion.

Our Behavioral Health Services provide residential and outpatient treatment for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders-programs that often save lives.

Summary/Objective

Behavioral Health Specialists are essential members of the interdisciplinary team, providing support for patients with Substance Use Disorders. You will monitor clients during detox and early recovery, working closely with nursing staff to ensure evidence-based, safe, and compassionate care. BHS staff assist with admissions, daily clinical operations, and discharges. Schedules vary; days, evenings, and weekends are required.

Essential Functions

• Relate to clients and colleagues in a professional, compassionate, and respectful manner.
• Ensure safety and support for all clients admitted to the program.
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries while enforcing program structure and rules.
• Support milieu staff with safety checks, room searches, admissions, and discharges.
• Create a welcoming and supportive environment for new clients.
• Respect and incorporate individual and cultural differences in patient care.
• Conduct client intake, complete necessary documentation, and perform property searches.
• Observe and report client changes in health or behavior; use de-escalation skills as needed.
• Assist clients with daily needs, meals, and adherence to Dimock policies.
• Facilitate recovery and addiction-focused group sessions.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support program operations.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and development of new programming.

Competencies

• Professional demeanor, confidentiality, and adherence to boundaries.
• Positive attitude and collaborative approach with interdisciplinary teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under stress and demonstrate continuous improvement.

Work Environment

24-hour acute treatment setting.

Physical Demands

Frequent lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Significant experience supporting individuals with Substance Use Disorders or similar human services work is strongly preferred. Recovery experience is a plus.

EEO Statement

The Dimock Center values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Salary: $21 - $25 per hour