Recovery Coach at Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Greenfield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Description

• Helping adults with problems with substance use find their unique pathways to recovery.


• Working with recoverees in Franklin County communities through using their lived experience and Recovery Coach training.


• Mentoring and empowering their peers to be in the 'driver's seat' of their lives.


• Completing Recovery Coach training and supervision with BHN to become certified in Recovery Coaching.

Who are we?

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 Network is 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.



What are we looking for in a Recovery Coach?

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (strongly preferred/required for 2 openings).


• 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).

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