River Valley Counseling Center is Hiring a Full-Time Peer Specialist/ Recovery Coach at our Chicopee Clinic

As one of the largest providers of mental health therapy in our region, River Valley Counseling Center offers a full-spectrum of mental health care.This position will work in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The CCBHC is a specially-designated clinic that provides a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use services. Our peer specialists/recovery coaches work to provide safe and effective mentoring and coaching to our clients.

The CCBHC grant is a two year SAMHSA award. The goal of RVCC’s CCBHC award is to establish a model of care to address the unmet behavioral and physical health needs of unserved and underserved adults and families with a focus on serving vulnerable populations. This is a two year grant, employees under the grant may be given priority for new roles at RVCC after funding ends.

Our team at RVCC works diligently to create a culture where our top-notch employees thrive. Check out our extensive benefit package below to see how much we value our employees, and how we plan to keep you working with us.

The Qualifications:

• You have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

• You have at least three months experience working in a similar position.

• You are skilled in data collection and management.

• People with lived experience in addiction are encouraged to apply.

  
  

The Benefits:

• Excellent, affordable health insurance (health, dental, and vision), with the additional benefit of lower-cost/no-cost care at Holyoke Medical Center.

• 403b with employer match.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $7,000.

• CEU and job related training reimbursement.

• Generous paid time off, sick leave and holidays.

• Three paid personal days per year.

• Child care reimbursement for salaried employees.

• Employer paid life insurance.

• Pet insurance, mileage reimbursement and more!

  
  

The Responsibilities:

• Provide emotional support, supportive referrals, support system building and assist with adherence issues for medical care.

• Work one-on-one with clients, families, and facilitate support groups.

• Assist individuals and/or families in completing applications or various paperwork related to life management.

• Assist with outreach services for CCBHC program participants in using and accessing needed community and medical services, including arranging or providing transportation.

• Support CCBHC clients’ recovery efforts; teach and support harm reduction strategies.

• Maintain client records, maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Communicate effectively with individuals of all ages and cultural backgrounds.

• Collaborate with a team.

  
  

For internal purposes, this is considered a “hot job”