Recovery Specialist, ATS (30 Hours Per Week)

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center dedicated to healing and strengthening individuals, families, and communities. Our mission is to expand equitable access to comprehensive healthcare and education while fostering a culture grounded in respect, excellence, and inclusion. Our Behavioral Health Services offer residential and outpatient treatment for individuals living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders—programs that often serve as a critical lifeline.

About the role

Behavioral Health Specialists are key members of the interdisciplinary team, supporting patients with Substance Use Disorders. You will monitor clients during detox and early recovery, collaborate closely with nursing staff, and help ensure safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care. Responsibilities include admissions, daily operations, and discharge support. Schedules vary and include days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Client engagement delivered with professionalism, compassion, and respect
• Ensuring safety and support for all clients in the program
• Maintaining therapeutic boundaries and reinforcing program structure
• Supporting milieu operations: safety checks, room searches, admissions, discharges
• Creating a welcoming environment for new clients
• Providing culturally responsive care
• Conducting intakes, completing documentation, and performing property searches
• Observing and reporting changes in client health or behavior; using de-escalation skills
• Assisting clients with daily needs, meals, and adherence to policies
• Facilitating recovery-focused group sessions
• Maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and supporting daily operations
• Participating in meetings, trainings, and program development

Requirements

• Professional boundaries, confidentiality, and sound judgment
• Positive, collaborative approach with interdisciplinary teams
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to remain composed under pressure and commit to continuous improvement
• Frequent lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds

Work Environment

24-hour acute treatment setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred but not required
• Significant experience supporting individuals with Substance Use Disorders or similar human services work is strongly preferred
• Lived recovery experience is welcomed and valued

Schedule

30 hours per week. Available shifts: Friday to Monday, 1st, 2nd, and overnight shifts. Priority is currently given to second shift and overnight coverage.

Pay

$21 - $25/hr dependent on experience, education, licensure, and/or training.