Effective January 16th, 2023, all employees, interns, subcontractors, and volunteers are strongly encouraged to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 Vaccination at the time of hire or placement. If you have been vaccinated, Human Resources will ask you to provide a copy of your Vaccination Record Card for tracking purposes.
At The Brien Center, we are always looking for talented individuals who care about their future and are seeking a fulfilling career. Our employees are committed to providing high quality, comprehensive mental health, and addiction services to the residents of Berkshire County. With four divisions, dozens of programs, close to 500 employees and over 20 locations, The Brien Center offers a wide range of career opportunities, from individuals who are just starting out on their career path to professionals seeking a new challenge. As a leader in the behavioral health field, our agency is proud to deliver 21st-century services to those we serve.
Our wages and benefits are very competitive and feature the following highlights:
Our benefits include Health, Dental, and Vision – with instant enrollment – No waiting period! In addition, we offer Disability and Life Insurance Plans; Health Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition Assistance and Discounted Home and Auto Insurance Rates; Supplemental “overflow” for outpatient clinician positions with free supervision towards licensure!
Plus, with our exceptionally competitive leave pool accrual, new, full-time employees earn over 7 weeks of unrestricted paid time off! You get to decide how you want to use it.
Also, as a major supporter of Continuing Education, The Brien Center is proud to work with over a dozen educational institutions to provide graduate and undergraduate internships in all programs. Contact our Human Resources Department for more information.
Join one of Berkshire County’s largest non-profit employers in providing high-quality support to individuals with addiction and behavioral health disorders to facilitate their recovery process and to gain independence in the community.
You can be part of our mission and team by exploring the career opportunities available today!
A pre-employment CORI and RMV background check are required.
The Brien Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Career Opportunities
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Brien Center - Intern/Volunteer Application
Internship/Volunteer
County Wide, MA
Internship/Volunteer
Please complete the application to be considered for volunteering or student-interning with The Brien Center. If applying for an internship, please include a cover letter and resume with your application. In order to ensure the best possible educational and clinical experience, flexibility is required in order to attend necessary agency training. If your schedule has availability restrictions,…
Full-Time Available! Part-Time Available! Weekdays - no nights, no weekends or holidays! All Care Coordinator positions starting at $19.54/Hour!!!!!! This position does travel, countywide. General Description The Care Coordinator under the direction of the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, Clinical Care Manager and/or Nurse Care Manager will provide outreach, engagement…
Clinician – Community Services
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
This position may require one weekend day. Full and Part-Time Available! General Description Provide clinical recovery services to Persons in the DMH funded Adult Community Clinical Services program as part of the Integrated Care Team. Also classified as a Licensed-Practitioner of the Healing Arts (when applicable), this Clinician will lead clinical teams to develop comprehensive…
Clinician – Community Services
Full time
North Adams, MA
Full time
This position may require one weekend day. Full and Part-Time Available! General Description Provide clinical recovery services to Persons in the DMH funded Adult Community Clinical Services program as part of the Integrated Care Team. Also classified as a Licensed-Practitioner of the Healing Arts (when applicable), this Clinician will lead clinical teams to develop comprehensive…
Wage depends on licensure and part-time vs. full-time or Fee-for-Service Status. These positions provide a full continuum of therapeutic and clinical services. These services are provided for children and adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings throughout Berkshire County. Services include risk assessment, crisis intervention, in-home therapy, family support and individual and…
No nights, weekends or holidays! General Description Provide Mental Health Treatment and Psychotherapy, Case management, and treatment planning for Youth and Families receiving Flexible Support services. Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or other clinical concentration, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC preferred LCSW, LICSW, LMHC required within 6 months of…
2nd and 3rd Shift Differential!!! Will Train! Entry Level! No experience needed! Residential and outreach provides assistance in the population living with a chronic behavioral health disorder with daily living activities, passing medications in accordance with MAP, while providing outreach as needed. Available in our Acute Services, Addiction Services and Adult Community Services. Positions…
Positions offered are Part-Time, Weekdays, 3 PM to 7 PM. Also Part-Time, Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM! General Description Accompany crisis clinicians during crisis evaluations and provide one-on-one support to parents/caregivers of youth who have mental health needs. The Family Partner will work collaboratively with crisis clinicians, the family, community, school and other providers…
Intensive Care Coordinator
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays, 1st Shift! **Level of education determines wage** The Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC) uses an innovated, evidence-based approach (Wraparound) to improve outcomes for families and youth with serious emotional disturbance. The ICC is the leader of a team of professionals and natural supports providing care to family and youth. Smaller caseloads allow ICC staff to provide intensive…
Case Management - No Degree Necessary!
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays, 1st Shift! In our Adult Community Services program, 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 focusing on working with individuals in their pursuits of independence. Position assists with daily living skills including every day domestic responsibilities and tasks…
Weekdays! No nights, weekend or holidays! Full and Part-Time! Flexible! General Description: To support Persons in recovery from addiction through promoting wellness and creating community networks. The Addiction Recovery Coach will promote person centered self determination and decision making through the use of their own recovery stories and lived experience. Essential Job Functions…
Residential 3rd Shift LPNs at $35/hour; RNs at $45/hour!! We are actively interviewing Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. Most positions are Monday - Friday - no weekends, nights or holidays - ever! North Adams and Pittsfield! Roles available in Adult Addiction Treatment, Community Services Mental Health and Emergency Services. Specific roles include: Acute Services…
Program Director of Residential Services
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
General Description To assist Persons enrolled in the ACCS programs to live as independently as possible in a safe and dignified environment of their choice through the oversight of the ACCS residential teams. This management level position involves intra and inters agency staff, staff supervision and administrative duties as assigned for other teams. Qualifications MA degree in…
Client Services Support - All Services
Full time
North Adams, MA
Full time
No nights, weekends or holidays! Some flexibility for early evenings. General Description This position provides clerical and medical record support for the North Adams main location of The Brien Center. Client Services assists with reception and patient scheduling. Position will require early evenings. Qualifications 1-2 years of prior reception or customer service at the…
Weekdays, 1st Shift! General Description This position provides clerical and medical record support for the Outpatient and Substance Abuse Services and assists with back-up reception and patient scheduling. Qualifications 1-2 years of prior reception or customer service at the key-holder or supervisory level OR 2-3 years centralized customer service…
General Description This position is responsible for completing assessments for new clients, conducting Substance Use Disorder Group Therapy, completing insurance authorizations and working with a Multidisciplinary Team as the Structured Addiction Treatment Program (SOAP, or Day Treatment) Clinician. Essential Job Functions Direct Care Complete addiction intake assessments including all…
Counselor - Emergency Services Provider
Part time
Pittsfield, MA
Part time
Part-Time available! Mon - 8 AM to 330 PM and Sun - 8 AM to 8 PM! This position is responsible for providing support to patients via phone and in person, assisting ESP Clinicians, managing incoming calls and providing additional support to the Acute Care Services staff. Essential Job Functions Triage incoming calls. Dispatch clinicians as needed. Schedule crisis/urgent care…
Full and Part-Time, as well as Per-Diem - all shifts available! General Description To provide crisis intervention, consultation and level of care evaluations to all individuals and providers seeking services. Essential Job Functions PROFESSIONAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Follow and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Acute Care Division and the Brien Center…
**Position requires weekday evening availability and groups will be held either in person or virtually** General Description This position is responsible for facilitating groups for the Driver Alcohol Education program. This position may require work at sites throughout Berkshire County. Essential Job Functions Direct Care Work…
Essential Job Functions Administrative: Coordination and assignment of intakes to clinicians. Oversee triage of intakes and waiting list when necessitated by volume. Monthly review of clinicians’ productivity and caseloads. Initiate annual personnel evaluations of staff. Participate in hiring of staff and addressing performance issues as appropriate Responsible for Outpatient…
Behavior Monitor
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays, with some early evenings required. No holidays or weekends! Essential Job Functions I. Direct Care: Case management of assigned caseload Deliver behavioral management services in a team as directed by the IHBT therapist Assist families in implementing the behavioral plan develop as part of the behavioral assessment Basic knowledge of…
Weekdays, 1st Shift! No nights, weekends or holidays! General Description The Billing Coordinator-Contracts & Client Receivables position manages all billing, charges, and payment for clients in the residential programs. In addition, this position is primarily responsible for billing, posting, and reconciling and analyzing accounts receivable for all state contract billing. The position…
Care Manager
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Positions are based out of North Adams and Pittsfield and may require travel between both locations. Weekdays, 1st shift! REGISTERED NURSES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!!! General Description The Care Manager oversees the delivery of care coordination and management services provided by Care Coordinators and Community Health Workers on the BH CP team to which they are assigned. The Care Manager…
Full and Part-Time available, 1st and Mid-Shift Available! General Description Provide outreach, engagement, support, care coordination, assessment, and person-centered treatment planning for CHBC adult clients. The Care Navigator engages with the client to integrate and coordinate care, support care transitions and support delivery of treatment. Care is coordinated between CBHC programs and…
Child and Adolescent In-Home Therapist
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Full and Part-Time positons available!! This position 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. Positions available full and part-time and Fee-For-Service will be considered. Job requirements…
Client Services Support - Child Services
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays! No nights! No Weekends! No holidays! Done by 615 PM! General Description This position provides clerical and medical record support for the Child Community Service Agency and Outpatient Services within the Child and Adolescent Division in Pittsfield. This position assists with back-up reception and patient scheduling. Position will require early evenings. Essential Job Functions…
LICENSURE DETERMINES RATE General Description Provide Mental Health Treatment and Psychotherapy, Case management, and treatment planning for Youth and Families receiving Intensive Community Services. Essential Job Functions Complete diagnostic mental health/substance abuse assessment and provide treatment in individual, family and group. Deliver…
General Description Provide Behavioral Health Treatment, Case management, Therapeutic Recreational services, coordinate family meetings, provide intake assessments when needed, maintain collateral contacts with providers and provide clinical oversight in Day Services. Half time position-4 hours per day. Essential Job Functions Complete diagnostic mental…
Potential for Full-Time! General Description Provide substance use and/or co-occurring treatment as indicated by the individual service plan (ISP), oversee delivery of school service component, and provide assistance in the management of the contract of services under this contract. Essential Job Functions Provide substance abuse training and consultation to youth service…
All days and shifts available! $56K for Master's Level or LCSW $63K for LICSW/LMHC $68K for Independently Licensed for 3+ years! General Description The Adult CCS Clinician will be primarily responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments inclusive of the use of standardized assessment tools for suicide risk, brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management / safety…
All days and shifts available! $56K for Master's Level or LCSW $63K for LICSW/LMHC $68K for Independently Licensed for 3+ years! General Description To provide crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization services across all service components. Essential Job Functions CLINICAL DUTIES/PATIENT CARE: Provide a complete diagnostic assessment to include risk assessment…
All days and shifts available! $56K for Master's Level or LCSW $63K for LICSW/LMHC $68K for Independently Licensed for 3+ years! General Description Provide mental health/substance abuse treatment at the Pittsfield Based Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC). Essential Job Functions Complete diagnostic mental health/substance abuse assessment and provide treatment Maintain…
All days and shifts available! Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shifts!! General Description To Provide milieu support to individuals admitted to the Adult CCS. Essential Job Functions Teach ADL skills including budgeting, menu planning, cooking, shopping, doctor appointments, housing, cleaning and leisure activities in-group and individual settings Provide transportation…
Director of Development
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
General Description Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all fundraising and Donor/ Community Relations efforts. Major duties include: develop relationships with and solicit individuals, foundations, corporations, and government funding sources; identify funding sources and write proposals; manage and report on gift…
Saturday - Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM and Monday - Friday, 4 PM to 8 PM. General Description Provide ongoing crisis stabilization services and support to families / caregivers in navigating the behavioral health crisis response system. Accompany YMCI clinicians during crisis evaluations and provide one-on-one support to parents/caregivers of the youth. Support brief interventions that address…
Housing Program Coordinator
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays, 1st Shift! No nights, weekends or holidays! General Description Actively work with hope and optimism with persons served in the community and homes to promote independence, skill building, and attainment of personal goals during their journey to recovery. Essential Job Functions Work within the Housing First and Rapid Housing model. Collaborate with the local…
Medical Records Keeper
Full time
North Adams, MA
Full time
Weekdays, 1st shift! This position will eventually move to a Pittsfield location. General Description Responsible for maintaining the security of confidential patient information, while maintaining organization of an integrated-chart system including the filing, copying and distribution of records. The Medical Records Keeper also assists with general clerical duties. Essential Job…
Mon-Fri, 3 PM to 11 PM. Part-Time available, too! General Description This position is responsible for initial medical screening on presentation to AMCI/YMCI and ongoing monitoring. Essential Job Functions CLINICAL DUTIES/PATIENT CARE: Assist AMCI/YMCI staff with medical aspects of assessment including taking and monitoring vital signs, screening for substance intoxication…
General Description: Actively support and assist youth in care to experience success and satisfaction in their lives by improving their quality of life by modeling, being an active listener, and sharing the reality of wellness and recovery. The Peer Mentor will promote person centered self determination and decision making through the use of their own recovery stories and lived…
Peer Specialist
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays, full-time, 1st shift! Weekends, part-time, 1st and 2nd shift! Essential Job Functions Direct Care Provide safe, intensely supervised, supportive therapeutic environment for children/adolescents needing acute crisis stabilization Implement individualized treatment plans for each consumer Coordinate/collaborate with network of providers identified for…
Schedule varies - flexibility possible! General Description This position is responsible for helping to make AMCI services welcoming, supportive and responsive to individuals who utilize them and their support system. Peer Specialists convey hope and provide psycho-education, including information about recovery, rehabilitation, and crisis self-management. Essential Job Functions Direct…
Peer Specialist - Community Services
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays, Full-Time! No nights, weekends or holidays! General Description The Certified Peer Specialist will use aspects of their personal journey and skills learned in by the ACCS Recovery Director and completion of the Massachusetts Certified Peer Specialist Training and successful exam certification to support a peer relationship as an avenue to support self determination and…
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Second Shift Saturday-Sunday, first and second shift available General Description Provide clinical and administrative supervision and oversight to the clinicians, family partners, peer specialists, and bachelors level staff on the AMCI/YMCI Team. Responsible for all of the triage and supervisory decision making during their shift in conjunction with Emergency…
General Description Supervise all levels of clinical staff and oversee outpatient programs. Assist in administrative oversight of the clinic, including productivity and budget issues. Essential Job Functions Development and implementation of program concepts and services, including enhanced outpatient. Supervision of all levels of clinical staff, including…
Weekdays, Mid-shift; Also, weekends, 9 AM to 5 PM General Description Assist with the oversight of CBHC Program. Provide support to CBHC staff when the Program Director is not available. Essential Job Functions Manage scheduling to ensure that there is adequate staffing through shifts. Provide supervision of staff within CBHC program as directed or assigned by Program…
General Description Provide Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments, including the Family Strengths and Need Assessment (FSNA); short term treatment; and Care Planning to Youth and Families of the Family Resource Center (FRC). Essential Job Functions Complete diagnostic mental health/substance abuse assessment and provide treatment in individual, family and group…
Weekdays, 1st and 2nd Shift, Full-Time; Part-Time on Weekends! General Description: The Recovery Coach will use aspects of their personal journey and skills learned in formal Recovery Coach Training to support a peer relationship as an avenue to support self determination and decision making. The Recovery Coach will promote recovery, remove barriers and connect people with recovery…
Recovery Coach - Community Services
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
General Description: The Recovery Coach will use aspects of their personal journey and skills learned in formal Recovery Coach Training to support a peer relationship as an avenue to support self determination and decision making. The Recovery Coach will promote recovery, remove barriers and connect people with recovery supports and encourage hope, optimism and healthy living. The…
The Peer Recovery Support Center is a peer driven initiative where the community's voice will have a direct impact on steering the mission and vision of the Center. The Center will operate 50 hours a week and provide the community with a non-clinical approach to recovery, peer support, information and resources. The Center will embrace a horizontal management structure where peer staff, peer…
Weekdays, 1st Shift! Full and Part-Time This position will provide intensive case management to youth identified to be at risk within identified schools in the community. Essential Job Functions · Provide intensive case management · Conduct case management meetings with parents/caregivers as well as personnel from school, law enforcement, other stakeholders & youth as appropriate ·…
Position is Tuesday - Saturday, 4 PM to 12 AM General Description: Responsible for oversight of evening shifts 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. Work as a member…
Part-Time Available, flexible days! General Description This position is responsible for providing support to clients via phone and in person, assisting AMCI/YMCI supervisors and clinicians, managing incoming calls and providing additional support to AMCI / YMCI staff. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant Human Services field required Previous experience in the Human Services…