November Events for Veterans at Berkshire Works

BerkshireWorks Career Center will be offering a number of special events in honor of Veterans during the month of November.

All workshops, classes and events are reserved for Veterans, are free of charge and held at the Career Center, unless otherwise noted.


Monday, November 3rd 10 a.m. Resume Writing Workshop

Friday, November 7th 8:30 a.m. NAMI Veterans Expo (at the Crowne Plaza, Pittsfield, MA)

Monday, November 10th 10 a.m. Interviewing Workshop

Friday, November 14th 10 a.m. On-the-Job Training Workshop

Monday, November 17th 10 a.m.  Dress for Success Workshop

Tuesday, November 18th 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Job Fair for Vets


For more information about the Veterans Assistance program at BerkshireWorks or to register for any of the workshops offered, please call David Nash at 413-499-2220 ext. 211,

email him at dnash@detma.org or visit www.berkshireworks.org.


Full & Part Time Job Opportutnties at the Brien Center

About us

The Brien Center is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation that operates a network of comprehensive and integrated community mental health and substance abuse services in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Berkshire County is ideally located in the Berkshire Hills on the western edge of Massachusetts, and is just 2 ½ hours from both Boston and New York City and is thriving with business, as well as cultural and recreational amenities.

**We are currently accepting applications for Undergrad and Graduate Internships. Human Services Degrees including Social Work and Counseling Psychology are encouraged to apply!**

 

Career Opportunities – October 17, 2014

The following require a Bachelor’s Degree and may require additional education/experience as notated:

Community Based Recovery Facilitator/Case Worker – Full-Time in Pittsfield

  • This position works as a member of a team to provide opportunities for individuals to develop skills to be used on their journey of recovery for personal growth with hope and optimism focusing on working with individuals in their pursuits of independence. 4-year degree preferred or 3-5 years human services experience

Outreach Case Manager – Full-Time in Pittsfield

  • This position provides case management for persons-served The Continuum under the Caring Together program. The Outreach Case Manager will coordinate and collaborate with youths, families, residential treatment providers, clinicians and others regarding treatment plan development, strategies for intervention and implementation. 4-year degree in a related-field is required.

Shift Coordinator – Acute Services – Full-Time in Pittsfield

  • This position is responsible for oversight of the overnight shifts at the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit including: site operations, staffing, internal audits, compliance with external audits, staff development, consultation, supervision, documentation requirements, site beautification and participate in implementation of individual action plans for person’s served.

Site Supervisor – Outreach/Community Services – Full-Time in Pittsfield

  • This position includes responsibility for site operations and Direct Care/Recovery Facilitator staff development, staff supervision and implementation of treatment plans.

 

The following require a Master’s Degree and may require additional education/experience as notated:

Child and Adolescent In-Home Therapist(s) – Full-Time in Pittsfield

  • These individuals will work as part of a dynamic team, providing In-Home Behavioral Health Services. Also completing diagnostic mental health assessment and providing treatment for youth and caregivers on an outreach basis throughout Berkshire County.

Clinical Service Coordinator I or II – Caring Together Program – Part-Time in Pittsfield

  • This position provides mental health treatment and psychotherapy, case management, and treatment planning for youth and families receiving Caring Together services. Caring Together is a newly awarded contract that will provide a “Continuum” of community-based wraparound services that are designed to maintain youth within their homes and support families as their primary caregivers. Position requires independent license in social work or mental health counseling (LICSW or LMHC) OR eligibility and receipt of license within 6 months of eligibility date.

Clinicians (Social Workers/Mental Health Counselors) – Available in the following Divisions: Adult, Child and Adolescent Outpatient; Acute Services; Substance Use Disorders – Full and Part-Time and Fee-For-Service in all of Berkshire County

  • These positions provide a full continuum of therapeutic and clinical services. These services are provided for children, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings throughout Berkshire County and include risk assessment, crisis intervention, family support and psychotherapy. All clinicians must receive license in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling within 6 months of eligibility date. Emergency Services Clinicians do not require license eligibility.

Clinician – Structured Outpatient Addiction Program – Full-Time in North Adams

  • This position is responsible for the daily operation of the Structured Outpatient Addiction Program. Responsibilities include person-served admission, participation and discharge and the implementation of the psycho-educational curriculums including group facilitation. License-eligibility (LICSW or LMHC) and experience with substance use disorders treatment required.

Medical Behavioral Health Clinician – Full-Time Pittsfield and Great Barrington

  • This position will provide mental health/substance abuse assessment and counseling to adults, children and families experiencing and/or anticipating issues of adjustment to illness or issues related to change in medical condition at one or more multiple Community Health Programs sites in Berkshire County. This position requires an independent license in Social Work (LICSW).

Program Director – Substance Use Disorders – Full-Time throughout Berkshire County

  • This position will direct all Substance Use Disorder Services in the Adult Outpatient Services Division. The candidate will supervise all levels of clinical staff and oversee outpatient services across a continuum of care, as well as assist in administrative oversight of substance use disorder services provided across Brien Center sites countywide. The candidate will also be responsible for monitoring and ensuring program licensing and regulatory compliance, coordination of treatment reviews and charting accuracy, conducting of performance evaluations for assigned staff, and monitoring of staff productivity and efficient delivery of services.

The following positions require a professional license or certification in the State of Massachusetts:

Registered Nurses AND/OR LPNs – Full and Part-Time and Per-Diem in Pittsfield and North Adams

  • Provides psychiatric nursing care, i.e., assessment, medication, education and monitoring of medication regimes and supervision of the general healthcare of residential clients. Also provides supervision for residents while assisting in daily living activities.

 

Opportunities Include:

  • Per-Diem RNs/LPNs in Pittsfield (Acute Services and Respite)

– A pre-employment CORI and RMV background check are required

– AA/EOE

Join our team of 450+ in providing high quality support to individuals with psychiatric disabilities and substance abuse to facilitate their recovery process and to gain independence in the community.

Benefits Include: Extraordinary leave time accrual, Health Insurance with an available Health Reimbursement Account; Dental; Vision; Disability and Life Insurance and Flexible Spending. Also, Competitive salary with supplemental “overflow” for outpatient clinician positions and free supervision towards licensure (where applicable).

A pre-employment CORI and RMV background check are required.

The Brien Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

 

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:                  

 

The Brien Center

Human Resources Department                        or                apply online at: www.briencenter.org  

PO Box 4219

Pittsfield, MA 01202-4219

Full or Part Time Job Opening at Brava in Lenox, Ma

Brava is looking to add line cooks to our team. Part-time or Full-time positions available. Must cook to order from our large menu of hot and cold food, hand-made pizzas, and cheese & charcuterie plates. Must work cleanly and efficiently, always observing proper food handling procedures, to consistently put out the high quality food we are known for. Must be able to keep a clean kitchen and put out a very high volume from a very small space, working smoothly with the rest of the team. Prior pizza-making experience is a plus. Pay will be hourly wages consistent with skills.

All candidates should submit a resume, work history, and references via email. Qualified candidates will be interviewed and then asked to work on a trial basis to test their skills and how well they fit in with the team.

Email to: bravalenox@gmail.com

Part & Full Time Open Positions at The Brien Center

Career Opportunities – October 17, 2014

The following require a HS Diploma/GED and may require additional education/experience as notated:

Community Based Recovery Facilitator/Case Worker – Full-Time in Pittsfield

  • This position works as a member of a team to provide opportunities for individuals to develop skills to be used on their journey of recovery for personal growth with hope and optimism focusing on working with individuals in their pursuits of independence. 4-year degree preferred or 3-5 years human services experience.

Direct Care Support/Specialist/Recovery Facilitator(s) – Full-Time, Part-Time and Per-Diem in Pittsfield and North Adams

  • Provides assistance in the long-term chronic mentally ill population with daily living activities, and passes medications in accordance with MAP, while providing outreach as needed. Available in our Acute Services, Adult/Family, Community- Based Supports, Children/Adolescent and Substance Abuse Programs. 4-year degree in Human Services or related field OR 5 years Human Services experience required for Direct Care Specialist position.

Program Assistant(s) – Per-Diem in North Adams and Pittsfield

  • In our Adult Day Health Program, these positions direct recreational and physical activities, provide assistance to participants in daily living and provide rehabilitative and maintenance services according to participants care plan. 3 years of recent experience working with the elderly or chronically disabled and First Aid and CPR Certification required.

Site Supervisor – Outreach/Community Services – Full-Time in Pittsfield

  • This position includes responsibility for site operations and Direct Care/Recovery Facilitator staff development, staff supervision and implementation of treatment plans.

 

The following require a Bachelor’s Degree and may require additional education/experience as notated:

Outreach Case Manager – Full-Time in Pittsfield

  • This position provides case management for persons-served The Continuum under the Caring Together program. The Outreach Case Manager will coordinate and collaborate with youths, families, residential treatment providers, clinicians and others regarding treatment plan development, strategies for intervention and implementation. 4-year degree in a related-field is required.

Shift Coordinator – Acute Services – Full-Time in Pittsfield

  • This position is responsible for oversight of the overnight shifts at the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit including: site operations, staffing, internal audits, compliance with external audits, staff development, consultation, supervision, documentation requirements, site beautification and participate in implementation of individual action plans for person’s served.

The following require a Master’s Degree and may require additional education/experience as notated:

Child and Adolescent In-Home Therapist(s) – Full-Time in Pittsfield

  • These individuals will work as part of a dynamic team, providing In-Home Behavioral Health Services. Also completing diagnostic mental health assessment and providing treatment for youth and caregivers on an outreach basis throughout Berkshire County.

Clinical Service Coordinator I or II – Caring Together Program – Part-Time in Pittsfield

  • This position provides mental health treatment and psychotherapy, case management, and treatment planning for youth and families receiving Caring Together services. Caring Together is a newly awarded contract that will provide a “Continuum” of community-based wraparound services that are designed to maintain youth within their homes and support families as their primary caregivers. Position requires independent license in social work or mental health counseling (LICSW or LMHC) OR eligibility and receipt of license within 6 months of eligibility date.

Clinicians (Social Workers/Mental Health Counselors) – Available in the following Divisions: Adult, Child and Adolescent Outpatient; Acute Services; Substance Use Disorders – Full and Part-Time and Fee-For-Service in all of Berkshire County

  • These positions provide a full continuum of therapeutic and clinical services. These services are provided for children, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings throughout Berkshire County and include risk assessment, crisis intervention, family support and psychotherapy. All clinicians must receive license in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling within 6 months of eligibility date. Emergency Services Clinicians do not require license eligibility.

Clinician – Structured Outpatient Addiction Program – Full-Time in North Adams

  • This position is responsible for the daily operation of the Structured Outpatient Addiction Program. Responsibilities include person-served admission, participation and discharge and the implementation of the psycho-educational curriculums including group facilitation. License-eligibility (LICSW or LMHC) and experience with substance use disorders treatment required.

Medical Behavioral Health Clinician – Full-Time Pittsfield and Great Barrington

  • This position will provide mental health/substance abuse assessment and counseling to adults, children and families experiencing and/or anticipating issues of adjustment to illness or issues related to change in medical condition at one or more multiple Community Health Programs sites in Berkshire County. This position requires an independent license in Social Work (LICSW).

Program Director – Substance Use Disorders – Full-Time throughout Berkshire County

  • This position will direct all Substance Use Disorder Services in the Adult Outpatient Services Division. The candidate will supervise all levels of clinical staff and oversee outpatient services across a continuum of care, as well as assist in administrative oversight of substance use disorder services provided across Brien Center sites countywide. The candidate will also be responsible for monitoring and ensuring program licensing and regulatory compliance, coordination of treatment reviews and charting accuracy, conducting of performance evaluations for assigned staff, and monitoring of staff productivity and efficient delivery of services.

The following positions require a professional license or certification in the State of Massachusetts:

Registered Nurses AND/OR LPNs – Full and Part-Time and Per-Diem in Pittsfield and North Adams

  • Provides psychiatric nursing care, i.e., assessment, medication, education and monitoring of medication regimes and supervision of the general healthcare of residential clients. Also provides supervision for residents while assisting in daily living activities.

Opportunities Include:

  • Per-Diem RNs/LPNs in our Acute Services Programs in Pittsfield

 

**We are currently accepting applications for Undergrad and Graduate Internships. Human Services Degrees including Social Work and Counseling Psychology are encouraged to apply!**

Benefits Include: Extraordinary leave time accrual, Health Insurance with an available Health Reimbursement Account; Dental; Vision; Disability and Life Insurance and Flexible Spending. Also, Competitive salary with supplemental “overflow” for outpatient clinician positions and free supervision towards licensure (where applicable).

A pre-employment CORI and RMV background check are required.

The Brien Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Join our team of 450+ in providing high quality support to individuals with psychiatric disabilities and substance abuse to facilitate their recovery process and to gain independence in the community.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:

The Brien Center

Human Resources Department                        or                apply online at: www.briencenter.org  

PO Box 4219

Pittsfield, MA 01202-4219