Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others? Do you bring energy, empathy, and clinical insight to your work with individuals in recovery? The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking four highly motivated Recovery Specialists to join our dynamic team at the Stonybrook Stabilization and Treatment Center in Ludlow, Massachusetts.
As a Recovery Specialist, you will be on the front lines of behavioral health care – supporting and guiding men in recovery through individualized treatment and discharge planning, group facilitation, and one-on-one counseling. You'll be part of a collaborative, trauma-informed environment where your skills are valued and your impact is meaningful.
What You'll Do
- Carry a caseload and provide direct casework services, including individualized service and discharge plans.
- Facilitate psycho-educational and treatment groups focused on recovery, coping skills, and reintegration.
- Complete assessments, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and develop therapeutic rapport with clients.
- Analyze client needs to create successful transition plans and address community concerns.
- Promote the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the institution.
Available Shifts:
- Sunday–Thursday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Wednesday shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Tuesday–Saturday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Wednesday shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Tuesday–Saturday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Thursday shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary with annual step raises
- Comprehensive state benefits: top-tier health insurance, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and paid time off
- Performance and education-based bonuses offered annually
- Access to the Commonwealth’s exceptional pension retirement system
- Be part of a mission-driven organization with a commitment to second chances and human dignity
Be Part of Something Bigger
The work you do here changes lives, and builds safer, healthier communities. If you’re ready to bring your passion and skills to a place where they matter every day, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today and help men in recovery reclaim their future.
REQUIREMENTS
- Preferred: Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, rehabilitation, or related field; Acceptable: Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years' experience with substance use or co-occurring disorders, or equivalent experience
- Licensure preferred: LADC, CADC
- Clinical insight: Strong assessment skills and understanding of recovery and therapeutic interventions
- Group facilitation: Proven ability to lead psycho-educational and therapeutic groups
- Relationship builder: Ability to form productive therapeutic alliances with clients
The Stonybrook Stabilization & Treatment Center is not your average substance use disorder treatment facility. Created by Sheriff Nick Cocchi in 2018 to help people battling addiction, the opening of the facility more than doubled the number of treatment beds in the western half of Massachusetts.
Although the facility is operated under the umbrella of the Hampden County Sheriff's Office, it is a standalone facility with specially-trained treatment staff.
The Stonybrook Stabilization and Treatment Center provides evidence-guided, trauma-informed, and family-focused medically-managed withdrawal and post-withdrawal care in Ludlow, Massachusetts. Psycho-educational programs draw from proven models with SUD & CJ participants, scaled for appropriate engagement in the weeks following withdrawal.
The clients are admitted to the facility under the Commonwealth's Section 35 law, which provides a way to commit someone for treatment under certain conditions relative to their substance use. The commitment lasts from 30 to 90 days, depending upon the outcome of regular reviews but our average length of stay is around 50 days, which provides a solid amount of time to adequately prepare someone for success in their journey toward long-term recovery.
If you want to help make the world a better place by helping people with substance use disorder, consider joining our team!