Clinician -Opioid Mobile Unit at Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Ware, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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*This is a mobile unit position that mainly covers the Ware, MA & Palmer, MA area*



The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) at Behavioral Health Network is a Medication Assisted Treatment Program to assist individuals who are opiate-addicted and are experiencing the dysfunctional effects of its use to gain and maintain the skills needed to achieve an opiate-free lifestyle and to improve functioning. BHN's Holyoke OTP uses medication protocols approved by the Medical Director to ensure patients safely detox from these substances. These protocols are evidence-based and are implemented through assessment and reassessment practices throughout the process.

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.



Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency that 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 and 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 an excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

• Master's Degree in a related field (required).


• Licensed (LMHC, LICSW, LADC I, or LADC II) or actively working towards licensure (required).


• At least two years of related experience in mental health and substance abuse settings (required).


• At least one year of substance abuse experience (required).


• Broad knowledge of substance use disorders and treatment techniques.


• Willingness and ability to treat challenging and diverse client populations.


• Cultural competence in dealing with clients with a variety of different cultural backgrounds.


• Working knowledge of community resources and how to help clients access them.