Recovery Coach
Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

Job Info

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If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want a place to grow your career, come join the team here at BHN where you belong!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Recovery Coach in the Peer Support Servicesprogram at Behavioral Health Network!

**NOTICE**

In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.

The same guidelines noted above apply during flu season (defined as December 1st - through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) for BHN's Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy.

Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Peer Support Services program with the following:

• Helping adults with problems with substance use with finding their own unique pathways to recovery.
• Working with recoverees in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin County communities through using their lived experience and Recovery Coach training
• Mentoring and empowering their peers to be in the 'driver seat' of their lives.
• Completing Recovery Coach trainings and supervision with BHN to become certified in Recovery Coaching.

Who are we?

In the Peer Support Services program, Recovery Coaches connect weekly with recoverees via phone, zoom, or in-person in their home communities. They give hope and help with access to basic needs like safe housing, food, benefits, transportation, healthcare. Coaches help link individuals to substance use and mental health treatment and to preferred recovery communities and resources. They serve as guides and peer mentors in the day-to day journey of personal and family recovery.

Behavioral Health Networkis a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person's life
• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in a Recovery Coach?

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (strongly preferred).
• Prior completion of the Recovery Coach Academy (strongly preferred).
• 2 years of experience working with individuals in recovery from substance use disorders (strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with substance use recovery support services.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Enrollment in or completion of a CADAC program (preferred).
• Professional demeanor in communicating with recoverees and care team members.
• Valid driver's license and reliable car for work purposes (required).

How do I apply to be a Recovery Coach?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

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