Job Description
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Clinician - Opioid Treatment Program
Apply your clinical experience working with individuals on the road to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction at BHN!
Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Clinician in the Opioid Treatment Clinic program at Behavioral Health Network
**NOTICE**
In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.
The same guidelines noted above apply during flu season (defined as December 1st through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) for BHN's Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy.
Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.
Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Opioid Treatment Clinic (OTP/MAT) program with the following:
Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the OTP program with the following:
Providing high quality community-based care.
Monitoring their overall health and well-being in individuals? daily living activities.
Assisting with all aspects of medication treatment and administration.
Providing individuals and their families with clinical support regarding behavioral health and substance use issues.
Encouraging the independence, competency, decision-making, and empowerment of individuals.
Helping individuals maintain and enhance their social support network with family and in the community.
Frequently providing outreach services.
What are we looking for in a Clinician?
Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling (required).
Maintain current licensure and certifications (required).
Six months of experience in human services (preferred).
Valid driver's license and reliable car available for working hours (required).
Commitment to consumer empowerment, growth, human rights, and community integration.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of DPH regulations.
Familiarity with internet, word processing and email systems.
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 areas of mental & 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 excellent benefits package & time off benefits available
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
How To Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply. Please let them know you heard about this opportunity from the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center.
