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, weekdays, 9 AM to 5 PM. No nights, weekends or holidays! Medical Assistant Certification results in higher wage! General Description Screens calls for medical staff members, schedules client appointments, manages medical charts and related information. Essential Job Functions Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the…
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…
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…
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…
Essential Job Functions Administrative: Coordination of assigned program components May assist in operation of program in absence of Program Supervisor In weekly clinical team meetings, develop and assess focused treatment plans for new and continuing residents with attention to clinical assessment, resident’s use of treatment, length and intensity of treatment Supervisory…
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, Family Services and Adult Community…
Residential 3rd Shift LPNs at $37.32/hour; RNs at $47.97/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…
**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…
Full-Time, days in North Adams! Sunday-Thursday **Therapeutic Mentors require a Bachelor's Degree which reflects a higher wage** Essential Job Functions Direct Care Specialists for the South Forty Program provide invaluable one-on-one and group coaching, guidance, and reinforcement of adaptive, developmentally appropriate social, emotional, and communication skills for youth, ranging from…
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…
Weekdays, 1st shift! No weekends! 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…
Offering a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus! General Description The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for clinical oversight of the Co-Occurring Enhanced Program. The Clinical Supervisor reports directly to the Program Director and has direct supervision of Case Management and Clinical Staff. It is the mission of the Clinical Supervisor to ensure that all staff and residents have clinical support and…
All days and shifts available! $3000 sign-on bonus! 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, differential diagnosis, and level of care recommendations. Provide…
All days and shifts available! 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 client records, completing all necessary paperwork 24 hours of a session. Plan and implement treatment…
Weekdays, 1st shift. Wage is determined by level of licensure. Job Summary Provides direct clinical services to the Family Resource Centers (FRC), including comprehensive psychosocial assessments, completing Massachusetts Family Strengths and Needs Assessment (FSNA), and short-term treatment and care planning to youth and families at the FRC. Provides mental health/substance abuse…
Weekdays, 1st Shift! Licensure-status drives rate. Essential Job Functions Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization's policies and procedures, code of conduct, and all applicable regulatory requirements. Completes a comprehensive and age-appropriate behavioral health assessment and treatment plan Delivers intensive family therapy on…
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…
Compliance Coordinator
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays, 1st Shift The Compliance Coordinator is devoted to improving the health and wellbeing of persons served through provision of high quality services. Integral to that process is compliance with federal and state regulations, internal policies and procedures, and engaging in best practices. The Compliance Coordinator will collaborate with multiple stakeholders to monitor adherence…
Facilities Manager
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
General Description: Performs a variety of tasks in the operation, maintenance, renovation, purchasing and repair of the Brien Center facilities. Responsible for the supervision of the housekeeping and maintenance staff. Performs coordination and oversight of capital projects. Ensures compliance with licensing, building and insurance regulations. Acts as a liaison with landlords, outside…
Weekdays - no nights, weekends or holidays! 1st shift! General Description Family Partner is a staff with lived experience who provides supportive services to families and parents to advocate, support, educate, coach, and assist families in accomplishing their Care Plan goals and to negotiate and assist families in working with the Wraparound team. Essential Job Functions Coordinate…
General Description Family Partner is a staff with lived experience who provides supportive services to families and parents to advocate, support, educate, coach, and assist families in accomplishing their Care Plan goals and to negotiate and assist families in working with the Wraparound team. Essential Job Functions Coordinate and collaborate with providers in the family’s…
In-Home Therapist
Varies
Pittsfield, MA
Varies
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…
Insurance Access Specialist
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays, 1st Shift Job Summary: The Insurance Access Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring that clients of The Brien Center have appropriate, continuous, and active health insurance coverage. This position is responsible for identifying and assisting clients who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing insurance-related challenges. The Specialist will provide hands-on, individualized…
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays, 1st Shift! Job Summary: Supervises agency medical assistants, providing back-up floating medical assistant coverage as needed, schedules client appointments, and manages medical charts and related information. Essential Job Functions: Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and…
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 2 PM to 10 PM - Rate posted includes 2nd shift differential! Job Summary: This position is responsible for the oversight and management of the Medication Observation Program at the Keenan House for Men. The Medication Specialist will provide medication support as well as observation management to the residents in the program. The Medication Specialist will train and…
1st Shift, Weekdays! Job Summary Supervises nursing staff and medical screener. Performs nursing assessments and crisis medical clearance. Fills physician orders, administer medications, takes and monitors vital signs, coordinates medical care, and assesses signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and withdrawal. Performs discharge planning and care coordination. Adheres to all…
Weekdays, 1st shift! 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 Director. Ensure that…
General Description Work directly with 18 Degrees’ Pittsfield Community Connection (PCC) and West Main Connection (WMC) to provide behavioral health assessment and services to youth facing community and interpersonal violence as part of the Safe and Successful Youth Initiative (SSYI). Assessment and referral is a key job requirement. Assessment will require use of a validated assessment tool…
Monday - Friday, 1st Shift. Travel throughout Berkshire County is necessary. Job Summary Provides supports to persons to live as independently as possible in a chosen, safe environment. Provides oversite to the program ensuring all licensing requirements and documentation are completed. Supervises staff and participation in intra- and inter-agency meetings and collaborates with care…
Recovery Coach - Community Services
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays, 1st shift! 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…
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 ·…