Aspire Health Alliance has been designated by the state to operate a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC). Aspire’s CBHC serves MassHealth members from the South Shore specifically Milton, Quincy, Braintree, Randolph, Weymouth, Hingham, Cohasset, Norwell, Hull, and Scituate.  

The Community Behavioral Health Center: “A Model of More” 

• More Access 

• More Substance Use Disorder Services 

• More Integration 

• More Levels of Care for MassHealth Members 
   

This position will assist clients with a dual diagnosis of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in their recovery. This position will be responsible for helping to facilitate the National Outcome Measures (NOMS) reassessments in accordance with federal requirements and timelines as well as participate in team meetings to review client care and relay any concerns the clients may have expressed.  

The Recovery Coach will report directly to the CCBHC Project Manager and will work closely with the Program Director, Client Navigator, and Clinicians to ensure clients are fully engaged in their treatment and feel supported throughout the process. There is a possibility of a dual reporting relationship for this role as we integrate CCBHC services across the organization. 

Other responsibilities include: 

• Provide peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to validate clients’ experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to clients to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery with a focus on substance use. 

• Provide expertise and consultation from a mental health/substance use consumer perspective to the entire team concerning clients’ experiences on symptoms of mental illness, the effects and side-effects of medications, clients’ responses to and opinions of treatment and client’s experiences of recovery. 

• Collaborate with the team to promote a team culture in which each clients’ point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood, and respected, and in which client self-determination and decision-making in treatment planning are maximized and supported. 

• Help clients identify, understand, and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce self-stigma. 

• Collaborate with the team to ensure the protection of clients’ rights to help clients improve their knowledge of client rights and grievance or complaint procedures.  

• Increase awareness of and support client participation in consumer self-help programs and consumer advocacy organizations that promote recovery.  

Schedule:

Part-time, 20 hours per week

Flexible hours between Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent  

• Completed training as a Recovery Coach, including ethics training required 

• Certified Addictions Recovery Coach (CARC), or willing to obtain certification within six months of hire 

• Candidate who identifies as being in recovery from a substance use disorder and is willing to share details of his or her personal recovery experience 

• Minimum two years of sustained sobriety 

• Enthusiastic about providing support to clients in early recovery from a substance use disorder and is open to multiple pathways of recovery from substance use 

• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team 

• Computer proficiency 

• Valid driver’s license, access to personal vehicle, and good driving record required 

Aspire Health Alliance has been proudly designated as a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC)! This is part of an innovative state initiative aimed at delivering accessible and equitable mental health care to children, families, and adults! We are on the lookout for passionate Outpatient Clinicians who have experience working with both adults and youth. 

Join us in making a difference!

The CBHC Clinician plays a vital role in providing comprehensive, integrated, client-centered care using evidence-based practices, delivered through both in-person and telehealth modalities. This dynamic clinician collaborates with key partners involved in the client’s care, including other Aspire CBHC team members, behavioral health professionals, medical staff, and social services. Furthermore, the Clinician is instrumental in developing innovative approaches to behavioral health by engaging clients, families, and providers in care planning and coordination. This helps decrease fragmentation of care, create a model to increase access to services, and ensure that care is provided in the best, least acute setting for our clients. 

The schedule for this position is 

• Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm with 2 days 12pm - 8pm, potential weekends

Requirements:

• Master’s in Social Work, counseling, or a closely related field
• Clinical License preferred
• Therapy skills
• Family therapy skills
• Case management skills
• Computer skills for documentation
• Experience in providing telehealth services to clients
• Expertise in assessing client risk and the need for a balance of in-person and telehealth services

We invite you to become a part of our wonderful and experienced team at the Outpatient Clinic in Quincy as an Outpatient Clinician! This position is a fantastic opportunity for you to fully utilize your clinical skills and creativity in a supportive environment that truly values a healthy work/life balance. You will have the chance to manage and oversee a diverse caseload of individual and group clients, tailored to your professional interests. By delivering evidence-based therapies, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), you will make a meaningful impact on a varied clientele. Additionally, you'll collaborate and engage actively within our dynamic multidisciplinary team to enhance client care and outcomes. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to advance your professional development through monthly training sessions and a wide range of educational opportunities!

Requirements:

• Independent licensure required
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Previous experience working with adults, children, and families in an outpatient setting
• Experience utilizing Electronic Health Records preferred
• CANS certification required; may be obtained through online training.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in computer skills and the ability to complete clinical documentation in an electronic health record

Join our dedicated, multi-disciplinary team and unleash your clinical skills and creativity!

We are thrilled to invite you to become a part of the Quincy Clinic as an Outpatient Clinician! Here, you will have the amazing opportunity to leverage your clinical skills and creativity within our supportive, multidisciplinary team. Our work environment is thoughtfully designed to promote an optimal work/life balance, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally. In this exciting role, you will develop and manage a diverse caseload of individual and group clients, perfectly tailored to your preferences. You'll provide evidence-based therapies to children and youth while actively collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance client care. Plus, we are deeply committed to your ongoing professional development, offering monthly training sessions and a variety of enriching educational opportunities.

Requirements:

• Independent licensure is strongly preferred.
• A Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Previous experience working with children and families in an outpatient setting.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records is preferred.
• CANS certification is required and can be obtained through online training.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills and the ability to complete clinical documentation in an electronic health record.