Top 213 Residential specialist Jobs in Lexington, Ma

Recovery Specialist, Acute Treatment Services (Per Diem)
The Dimock Center —Roxbury, MA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Recovery Specialist, CSS
The Dimock Center —Roxbury, MA
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Communication skills
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Shelter Specialist
VOH —Lawrence, MA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Employment Specialist
MAB Community Services —Haverhill, MA
- $22.66 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Lead Residential Counselor (Brain Injury)
Vinfen —Southborough, MA
- $23.32 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Cooking
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Recovery Specialist/Behavioral Health Technician
Northeast Recovery —Canton, MA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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Program Manager, LICSW/LMHC
NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC —Revere, MA
- $75,190 - $89,781 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Occupancy Specialist
Barkan Management Company —Brighton, MA
- $28 - $31 an hour
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Direct Support Professional ~ $21/hr
Needs Center —Tewksbury, MA
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Residential
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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House Manager - $27-$30/hr & $2,000 sign-on bonus!
Needs Center —Boxford, MA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Communication skills
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Social Worker
Upham's Community Care —Roxbury, MA
- $67,000 - $108,784 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Skilled nursing facility
- Management
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Peer Specialist (Behavioral Health)
Vinfen —Lowell, MA
- $23.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Addiction Medicine
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Recovery Support Specialist - (Fri, Sat, Sun - PT overnight shifts available)
Kincasa Recovery Centers —Northborough, MA
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Inpatient
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Lead Residential Counselor (Brain Injury)
Vinfen —Southborough, MA
- $23.32 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
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Recovery Specialist
SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL —Framingham, MA
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Addiction Medicine
- Residential
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
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Residential Program Director
Vinfen —North Andover, MA
- $60,372.50 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Residential
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Day Program Specialist - Day time DSP - Dedham, MA
Delta Projects, Inc. —Dedham, MA
- $23.96 - $25.34 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Medication administration
- Residential
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Developmental Specialist - Day Hab Northboro
AMEGO INC —Northborough, MA
- $19.50 - $22.98 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Recovery Support Specialist (RSS)- Part time/ Weekends Needed!
Square Medical Group —Framingham, MA
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Residential Support Specialist
The Guild for Human Services —Billerica, MA
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Recovery Specialist, Acute Treatment Services (Per Diem)

The Dimock Center -
Roxbury, MA

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Job Details

Per diem
$21 - $25 an hour

Qualifications

Mid-level
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Behavioral Health Specialist – Acute Treatment Services (Per Diem)

Location: Roxbury, MA (Onsite Role)
Pay: $21/hr to $25/hr dependent on relevant experience, education and/or licensure
Requirements: 4 shifts per month minimum; mostly night shifts and weekends (pay differential available for certain shifts)

You Are

You are a compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced behavioral health environment. You remain calm under pressure, build trust quickly, and understand that every interaction can make a difference in someone's recovery. Whether supporting admissions, maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, or assisting patients through detox, you are committed to providing respectful, recovery-focused care.

About The Dimock Center

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families, and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We foster a culture of respect, excellence, equity, and accountability while investing in the people who make our mission possible.

About Behavioral Health Services

Dimock's Behavioral Health Services provide life-changing residential and outpatient treatment for individuals living with substance use disorders, mental illness, and developmental disabilities. Every day, our teams help people take the first step toward recovery and long-term wellness.

About Acute Treatment Services (ATS)

Our 39-bed Acute Treatment Services (ATS) program provides medically monitored detoxification for individuals experiencing alcohol and opioid withdrawal. For more than 40 years, Dimock has been a trusted leader in addiction treatment. Today, the Dr. Lucy Sewall Center for Acute Treatment Services continues that legacy by expanding access to evidence-based care and serving thousands of individuals each year on their journey toward recovery.

Position Summary

Behavioral Health Specialists are essential members of the interdisciplinary treatment team, partnering closely with nursing, clinicians, and providers to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, and effective care throughout the detoxification process.

In this role, you will help maintain a structured, therapeutic environment by supporting admissions and discharges, monitoring patient safety, facilitating recovery-focused activities, and responding to changing patient needs. Your presence, professionalism, and ability to build rapport contribute directly to a safe environment where healing can begin.

This is a per diem position designed to provide flexible staffing support. Per diem team members may be called on short notice to work day, evening, weekend, or holiday shifts based on operational needs.

Essential Responsibilities

Promote a safe, respectful, and recovery-oriented therapeutic environment for all patients.
Build positive therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
Monitor patient safety and promptly communicate changes in condition or behavior to nursing staff.
Support patient admissions, orientations, and discharge processes.
Complete intake documentation accurately and explain required program paperwork.
Conduct property and room searches in accordance with program policies.
Perform routine safety checks and support overall unit operations.
Assist patients with orientation, daily routines, meals, and recovery programming.
Facilitate psychoeducational and recovery-focused groups as assigned.
Utilize verbal de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques to manage challenging situations.
Enforce program expectations consistently, respectfully, and therapeutically.
Assist patients who require support with personal care due to illness or physical limitations.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
Collaborate effectively with nurses, clinicians, case managers, providers, and fellow Behavioral Health Specialists.
Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, and ongoing professional development.
Support new initiatives and quality improvement efforts within the program.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
Strong judgment and the ability to remain calm during crisis situations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish trust while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working in behavioral health, substance use treatment, human services, healthcare, residential care, or a related setting.
Ability to work flexible per diem shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, behavioral health conditions, or co-occurring disorders.
Experience in a detoxification, residential treatment, crisis stabilization, or inpatient behavioral health setting.

Work Environment

24-hour medically monitored Acute Treatment Services program.
Fast-paced behavioral healthcare environment requiring frequent interaction with patients in various stages of withdrawal and recovery.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and moving throughout the unit.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Ability to respond quickly during emergencies and support a safe patient environment.

Schedule

This is a per diem position with no guaranteed schedule. Team members may be called to work day, evening, weekend, holiday, and short-notice shifts based on staffing needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Dimock Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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