Recovery Specialist, ATS

Career Opportunities with The Dimock Center

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Careers At The Dimock Center

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Available shift(s): Friday to Monday 1st, 2nd and Overnight Shifts

Pay
: $21-$25/hr dependent on experience, education, licensure and/or training

The Dimock Center seeks a compassionate, team-oriented professional committed to high-quality care. In this role, you will support patients in a medical or office setting, balancing direct care with essential administrative tasks. Lived recovery experience is welcomed and valued.

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center dedicated to healing and strengthening individuals, families, and communities. Our mission is to expand equitable access to comprehensive healthcare and education while fostering a culture grounded in respect, excellence, and inclusion.

Our Behavioral Health Services offer residential and outpatient treatment for individuals living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders—programs that often serve as a critical lifeline.

Behavioral Health Specialists are key members of the interdisciplinary team, supporting patients with Substance Use Disorders. You will monitor clients during detox and early recovery, collaborate closely with nursing staff, and help ensure safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care. Responsibilities include admissions, daily operations, and discharge support. Schedules vary and include days, evenings, and weekends.

Client engagement delivered with professionalism, compassion, and respect

Ensuring safety and support for all clients in the program

Maintaining therapeutic boundaries and reinforcing program structure

Supporting milieu operations: safety checks, room searches, admissions, discharges

Creating a welcoming environment for new clients

Providing culturally responsive care

Conducting intakes, completing documentation, and performing property searches

Observing and reporting changes in client health or behavior; using de-escalation skills

Assisting clients with daily needs, meals, and adherence to policies

Facilitating recovery-focused group sessions

Maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and supporting daily operations

Participating in meetings, trainings, and program development

Professional boundaries, confidentiality, and sound judgment

Positive, collaborative approach with interdisciplinary teams

Ability to remain composed under pressure and commit to continuous improvement

24-hour acute treatment setting.

Frequent lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds.

Priority is currently given to second shift and overnight coverage.

The approved salary for this role is $21 - $25/hr.

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred but not required

Significant experience supporting individuals with Substance Use Disorders or similar human services work is strongly preferred. Recovery experience is a plus.

The Dimock Center values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.