Recovery Specialist, Acute Treatment Services (Detox)

About the role

The Behavioral Health Specialist – Acute Treatment Services (Per Diem) position at Dimock Center is a fast-paced, 24-hour medically monitored program designed to provide detoxification for individuals experiencing alcohol and opioid withdrawal. This per diem position offers flexible scheduling, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• 4 shifts per month minimum; mostly night shifts and weekends (pay differential available for certain shifts)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in behavioral health, substance use treatment, human services, healthcare, residential care, or a related setting
• Flexible to work per diem shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

About Dimock Center

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that provides comprehensive health care and education. They foster a culture of respect, excellence, equity, and accountability while investing in the people who make their mission possible.

About Behavioral Health Services

Dimock's Behavioral Health Services offer residential and outpatient treatment for individuals living with substance use disorders, mental illness, and developmental disabilities. They help people take the first step toward recovery and long-term wellness.

About Acute Treatment Services (ATS)

The 39-bed Acute Treatment Services (ATS) program at Dimock provides medically monitored detoxification for individuals experiencing alcohol and opioid withdrawal. For over 40 years, Dimock has been a trusted leader in addiction treatment, continuing to expand access to evidence-based care and serving thousands of individuals annually.

Position Summary

Behavioral Health Specialists are essential members of the interdisciplinary treatment team, partnering closely with nursing, clinicians, and providers to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, and effective care throughout the detoxification process.

Essential Responsibilities

• Promote a safe, respectful, and recovery-oriented therapeutic environment for all patients
• Build positive therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Maintain patient safety and promptly communicate changes in condition or behavior to nursing staff
• Support patient admissions, orientations, and discharge processes
• Complete intake documentation accurately and explain required program paperwork
• Conduct property and room searches in accordance with program policies
• Perform routine safety checks and support overall unit operations
• Absorb patients with orientation, daily routines, meals, and recovery programming
• Facilitate psychoeducational and recovery-focused groups as assigned
• Utilize verbal de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques to manage challenging situations
• Enforce program expectations consistently, respectfully, and therapeutically
• Assist patients who require support with personal care due to illness or physical limitations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment
• Collaborate effectively with nurses, clinicians, case managers, providers, and fellow Behavioral Health Specialists
• Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, and ongoing professional development
• Support new initiatives and quality improvement efforts within the program
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• A compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• Strong judgment and the ability to remain calm during crisis situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish trust while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment
• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in behavioral health, substance use treatment, human services, healthcare, residential care, or a related setting
• Flexible to work per diem shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred
• Experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, behavioral health conditions, or co-occurring disorders
• Experience in a detoxification, residential treatment, crisis stabilization, or inpatient behavioral health setting preferred

Work Environment

The 24-hour medically monitored Acute Treatment Services program requires frequent interaction with patients in various stages of withdrawal and recovery. Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, bending, and moving throughout the unit, ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and quick response to emergencies.

Schedule

This is a per diem position with no guaranteed schedule. Team members may be called to work day, evening, weekend, holiday, and short-notice shifts based on staffing needs.