Addiction Mental Health Assessor jobs in Pittsfield, MA

Addiction Mental Health Assessor conducts initial and ongoing assessments of patients in Alcohol and Drug (AoD) addiction programs to determine mental health needs and establish care requirements. Provides initial treatment and refers clients to appropriate agencies/providers as needed. Being an Addiction Mental Health Assessor works with patients and families to develop appropriate chemical dependency service plans. Complies with standards in the area of evaluation, assessment, treatment, and service delivery to clients. Additionally, Addiction Mental Health Assessor requires certification as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or similar. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. May require a state license to practice. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Addiction Mental Health Assessor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Recovery Coach - Addiction Treatment
  • Brien Center for Mental Health
  • Pittsfield, MA FULL_TIME
  • Weekdays! No nights, weekend or holidays! Full and Part-Time! Flexible!

    General Description:   

    To support Persons in recovery from addiction through promoting wellness and creating community networks. The Addiction Recovery Coach will promote person centered self determination and decision making through the use of their own recovery stories and lived experience. 

    Essential Job Functions

    • Interact with persons served individually, in-person or over the phone, in order to aid in their recovery from addiction
    • Assist persons served in developing a comprehensive wellness plan that addresses their wellness goals including abstinence and/or harm reduction
    • Provide information on resources that meet the needs of persons served
    • Help persons served navigate systems, self advocate and establish community connections.
    • Accompany persons served to meetings in order to enhance their recovery experience (AA, faith-based, criminal justice settings, etc.)
    • Assist persons served in connecting with treatment and recovery support services
    • Encourage hope, optimism, and healthy lifestyles for enrolled individuals
    • Occasionally transport clients to appointments
    • Develop and maintain relationships with community resources which support recovery and wellness
    • Other duties as assigned by supervisors

    Administrative functions

    • Complete all required paperwork i.e. Wellness Plans and other documentation, SALs, weekly calendar, mileage accounting, etc.
    • Provide claim information for third party payors.
    • Attend all scheduled supervision sessions.
    • Participate in staff meetings and other training and workshops.
    • Follow all agency policies and procedures.

    Other Requirements:

    • Must have a Massachusetts driver’s license and a registered car
    • If in personal recovery, a minimum of one year continuous abstinence
    • CORI background check and RMV check

    Qualifications and Skills

    • Certification from an approved Recovery Coach curriculum; preferred; must be willing to complete Recovery Coach coursework within three months of hire and pursue certification upon completion of coursework.
    • Individual with lived experience and possessing strong personal skills and professional peer support skills to self disclose in a manner that is trauma sensitive for the purpose of promoting recovery and wellness for persons served.
    • Open to medication assisted treatment and harm reduction concepts and goals;
    • Proficient computer skills
    • Strong listening, oral and presentation (communication) skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population
    • Ability to honor recovery coaching ethics and confidentiality
    • Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect with those resources

     Required Training

    • Human Rights
    • CPR
    • First Aid
    • OSHA
    • BSAS required training, including but not limited to Opioid Overdose Prevention, Medication Assisted Treatment, HIV and Hep C.
    • Corporate Compliance
    • All required and applicable Brien Center training/ meetings


  • 10 Days Ago

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Clinicians - Social Workers/Mental Health Counselors
  • Brien Center for Mental Health
  • North Adams, MA FULL_TIME
  • These positions provide a full continuum of therapeutic and clinical services. These services are provided for children and adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings throughout Berkshi...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Medical Health Technician - Substance Abuse Treatment Center
  • Swift River Addiction Campus
  • Pittsfield, MA FULL_TIME
  • Passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals battling addiction and mental health challenges? Join us at Swift River, a leading behavioral healthcare provider specializing i...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Spoke Addiction Counselor - FT
  • Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital
  • Townshend, VT FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionJob Summary: As an independent practitioner, provides assessment and counseling and support to patients suffering from substance abuse and addictive disorders, and co-occurring disorders. P...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Care Coordinator – Behavioral Health Community Partners
  • Brien Center for Mental Health
  • Pittsfield, MA FULL_TIME
  • Full-Time Available! Part-Time Available! Weekdays - no nights, no weekends or holidays!All Care Coordinator positions starting at $19.54/Hour!!!!!!This position does travel, countywide.General Descri...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Program Supervisor - Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC)
  • Brien Center for Mental Health
  • Pittsfield, MA FULL_TIME
  • Weekdays, Mid-shift; Also, weekends, 9 AM to 5 PMGeneral Description Assist with the oversight of CBHC Program. Provide support to CBHC staff when the Program Director is not available. Essential Job ...
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Assistant Land Buyer - Northampton
  • Barratt Developments plc
  • Northampton, MA
  • Location **Assistant Land Buyer - Northampton** **Assistant Land Buyer - Northampton** Function: Operations Location: So...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Temp - RN - Progressive Care/Stepdown (Days) Pittsfield, MA
  • TotalMed
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit for a travel assignment in Pittsfield Massachusetts.
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dental Assistant - Located in Pittsfield, MA
  • Great Expressions - Dental Centers
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • Located in Pittsfield, MA Dental Assistant 035 - Pittsfield - Clinical Services, 5 Cheshire Road, Suite 16, Pittsfield, ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Representative
  • M.S. Walker, Inc.
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • M.S. Walker has an immediate opening for a full-time Fine Wine Sales Representative for the Western, MA/Berkshire area o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Medicine Physician
  • Berkshire Health Systems
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN OPENING- ADAMS, MA GREAT SIGN ON BONUS AND WORK LIFE BALANCE! This is an exceptional outpatient o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN - Physician Practice
  • Berkshire Health Systems
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION The Licensed Practical Nurse supports the nursing process and functions under the direction ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Office Staff
  • GetSelected.com
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • Free job-searching + PD for educators. Find a school you love! Position Description School Office Staff at multiple part...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Building Leader (Hiring at Multiple Levels)
  • GetSelected.com
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • Free job-searching + PD for educators. Find a school you love! Position Description School Building Leadership at multip...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pittsfield is located at 42°27′N 73°15′W / 42.450°N 73.250°W / 42.450; -73.250 (42.4522, -73.2515). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.5 square miles (110.0 km2), of which 40.5 square miles (104.8 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), or 4.70%, is water. Pittsfield is bordered by Lanesborough to the north, Dalton to the east, Washington to the southeast, Lenox to the south, Richmond to the southwest, and Hancock to the west. Pittsfield is located 48 miles (77 km) northwest of Springfield, 135 miles (217 km) west of Boston, and 39 miles (63 k...
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Income Estimation for Addiction Mental Health Assessor jobs
$56,982 to $65,410
Pittsfield, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago