Northeast Recovery·Ashby, Massachusetts
The Recovery Specialist provides a safe and structured residential living environment through direct client supervision and the facilitation of non-clinical groups. They are responsible for maintaining documentation and ensuring adherence to agency policies and clinical best practices.
Direct client supervision Facilitating and co-facilitating client non-clinical groups Providing safe client transportation Maintaining appropriate documentation according to agency and licensing requirement Experience: 1+ year of 12-Step fellowship experience required A minimum of 2 years in treatment industry preferred CNA, Behavioral Health Tech, Mental Health Tech, Recovery Specialist, Residential Counselor experience preferred Required Qualifications/Licensure & Certifications: CPR Certification High School Diploma Physical Nature of the Job: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Often moving with clients. Why Work for Us! We provide an environment where our employees can grow and advance professionally, with a healthy balance between work and personal lives. Our biggest investment is in our employees, so we reward and recognize hard work by promoting from within when possible. We pay competitively and offer a variety of benefits to meet your wellness and financial needs. EEO and Accommodations We are deeply committed to building a workplace and community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at least one week in advance of your interview. QualificationsExperience: A minimum of 1 year in SUD / Behavioral Health field CNA, Behavioral Health Tech, Mental Health Tech, Recovery Specialist, Residential Counselor experience preferred Qualifications/Licensure & Certifications: CPR Certification preferred High School Diploma
Candidates must have a high school diploma and CPR certification, with at least one year of 12-step fellowship or SUD/Behavioral Health experience. Previous experience as a CNA, BHT, or Residential Counselor is preferred.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.