Recovery Specialist - Detox Unit (40h/wk)

Northeast Behavioral Health Corporation; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health's Danvers Treatment Center seeks a Recovery Specialist to support a 41-bed detoxification program providing 24-hour nursing care and emotional support during withdrawal from alcohol and drugs. The role focuses on safety, client monitoring, and facilitating admissions and workflow in a structured milieu.

Work will involve completing checklists, maintaining records, and collaborating with the team to connect clients with appropriate levels of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with substance use population preferred.
• MA Driver's License in good standing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and structure of the program milieu by monitoring client activities.
• Observes and supervises clients and unit; conducts 30‑minute client well‑being check.
• Conducts telephone admission screenings as well as other admissions duties.
• Searches client belongings on admission and at discharge, or as directed by supervisor.
• Completes all necessary checklists, shift documentation and record keeping in a timely manner per agency policies.

Skills

Client supervision

Documentation

Admission screening

Safety monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health's Danvers Treatment Center seeks a Recovery Specialist to support a 41-bed detoxification program providing 24-hour nursing care and emotional support during withdrawal from alcohol and drugs. The role focuses on safety, client monitoring, and facilitating admissions and workflow in a structured milieu.

Work will involve completing checklists, maintaining records, and collaborating with the team to connect clients with appropriate levels of care.