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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Accountant I
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays, 1st Shift! The Accountant I is responsible for supporting key financial operations with a focus on residential billing, subsidy management, and accounts receivable. This position ensures accurate and timely processing of resident charges and payments, maintains detailed subsidy records, and assists with the reconciliation of general ledger accounts. This position provides general…
Weekdays, 1st Shift! 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 Provides in home support to youth and families and implements elements of the treatment plan. Assesses safety needs, participates in development of safety plans…
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! 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 planning, psycho-education, discharge planning, and care coordination. Essential Job Functions CLINICAL…
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Crisis Intervention Specialist
Per-Diem
Pittsfield, MA
Per-Diem
Per-Diem - all shifts and days available! General Description The Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS) is responsible for providing crisis intervention and de-escalation, monitoring of the safety and security of the facility, and coordinating response to urgent and emergency situations. The CIS provides a therapeutic, calming, recovery-based, and pro-active presence in program. Qualificat…
Diversion Coordinator
Full time
Pittsfield, MA
Full time
Weekdays, 1st Shift! Job Summary: Performs daily case management for youth participating in the Massachusetts Youth Diversion Program (MYDP). Acts as main point of contact for youth in diversion, families, service providers, and diversion referrers. Essential Job Functions: Adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and…
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…
Weekdays, 1st Shift! Job Summary: Provides consistent, structured one-to-one support to parents, caregivers, or guardians of youth with emotional and behavioral health needs as part of the FIT (Family-Based Intensive Treatment) team to improve the capacity of the parent, caregiver, or guardian to parent the youth to improve the youth’s functioning, support the youth in the community, or…
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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…
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 2 PM to 10 PM 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 support residential staff around medication…
Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 6 AM to 2 PM; Wednesday - Sunday, 2 PM to 10 PM Job Summary: This position is responsible for the oversight and management of the Medication Observation Program at the Keenan House North program. The Medication Specialist will provide medication support as well as observation management to the residents in the program. The Medication Specialist will train and…
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…
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Part-Time weekdays, with a half-day Saturday once a month. Otherwise, no weekends, nights or holidays! Position will be located at the 18 Degrees office in Pittsfield. Part-time considered!!!!! General Description Program Supervision under the direction of Family Resource Program Manager, and direct clinical services to Family Resource Centers (FRC) including Comprehensive Mental Health…
All days - 4 PM to 12 AM 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…
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…
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…
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