Recovery Support Navigator at Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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If you are an amazing service provider and are ready for your next lifesaving experience then keep reading because this is for you!!


Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Recovery Support Navigator in the OTP Pregnant and Parenting Women Program at Behavioral Health Network!


Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the PPW program with the following:

• Work collaboratively pregnant and/or parenting person served to identify needed services for recovery and parenting to create and coordinate a plan of safe care.


• Work with person served around: perinatal health and support, housing, healthcare, income, SUD and mental health needs.


• Ability to coordinate and share local resources with the pregnant/parenting person served including but not limited to lactation support, parenting support groups, childcare resources, parents in recovery programs etc.


• Coordinate and liaison with DCF and Early Intervention staff to facilitate engagement and self-advocacy.


• Assist pregnant/parenting person served in understanding of DCF custody assessment process and support person in advocating for custody as appropriate. Assist person served in following through on a Plan of Safe Care and/or DCF Family Action Plan if an open case exists.


• Provide temporary assistance with transportation to essential appointments while establishing community based transportation.


• Connect person served with insurance eligible care coordination


• Assist person served with housing resources as needed.

Who are we?



BHN/OTP is a Medication Assisted Treatment Program to assist individuals who are addicted to opiates and are experiencing their dysfunctional effects to gain and maintain the skills needed to achieve an opiate-free lifestyle. The OTP program uses evidence-based medication protocols approved by the Medical Director to ensure patients safely detox from these substances. These protocols are implemented through assessment and re-assessment 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 who does amazing things for others


• You will be able to change a person's life


• You will expand your experience in various health areas at the same time


• 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 position?

• Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology or related field required. A waiver may be considered for individuals with relevant experience, CADC certification, and other demonstrated case management and recovery support skills.


• CADAC/LADC preferred


• 3-5 years of work experience in a related community based substance use disorders, behavioral health, and/or related human services field is required.


• Lived experience and recovery from substance use issues is strongly preferred.


• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred


• Knowledge of community resources for individuals served and how to access them preferred.


• Valid driver's license, vehicle and insurance is required

How do I apply to be a position?

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. Apply Now