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 Field Placements. Human Services Degrees including Social Work and Counseling Psychology are encouraged to apply**
Career Opportunities – April 25, 2014
The following require a Bachelor’s Degree and may require additional education/experience as notated:
Community-Based Recovery Facilitator – Rep Payee and Housing Specialist – Full-Time in Pittsfield
* This position actively works with persons served in the community and homes to promote independence, skill building, and attainment of personal goals during their journey to recovery. This position specializes in teaching money management skills, coordinating with the Housing Authority and completing monthly apartment inspections.
Crisis Triage Coordinator – Part-Time in Pittsfield
* This position is responsible for triaging incoming calls, dispatching clinicians as needed, maintaining on-call schedules and providing additional support to the Acute Services staff.
Employment Specialist – Full-Time in Pittsfield
* This position works to provide opportunities for individuals to develop skills to be used on their journey of recovery for personal growth with hope and optimism, while focusing on working on their pursuit of employment opportunities. 2 or 4-year degree in related field or equivalent experience required.
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 Coordinators I and II – Caring Together Program – Full and Part-Time in Pittsfield
* These positions provide 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 – 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.
Shifts Available:All clinician positions are weekdays and some may include Saturday, with the exception of Acute Services which is a 24/7 program, requiring nights, weekends and holidays.
Community Services Clinician (Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts) – Full-Time in Pittsfield
* These positions provide recovery services to adults within the Community-Based Flexible Supports Program in Central Berkshire County. All clinicians must receive license in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling within 6 months of eligibility date.
Shifts Available:Weekdays
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 LPNs in Pittsfield (Acute Services and Respite)
§ Part-Time RN in our Community Services Program in North Adams
§ Full-Time RN in our Adult Day Health Programs, split position between Pittsfield and North Adams
– 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.
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