Recovery Coach- Springfield at Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Springfield, Massachusetts

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If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want a place to grow your career, come join the team here at BHN where you belong!


Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Recovery Coach in the Substance Use Disorder (SUD)program at Behavioral Health Network!



Your experience, knowledge and great skills as a Recovery Coach will support the SUD program with the following:

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


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


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


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


• These positions do require a clean MVR, reliable transportation to assist clients with appointments, and valid insurance/registration.


• Due to the growth and development of different communities within Springfield and surrounding cities and towns, there are openings for Recovery Coaches.


• A variety of schedules and shifts are available.


• This position will remain open until all 5 positions are filled. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to aid with female clients in the program.

• Bilingual in Spanish, American Sign Language, Russian 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).