Use your knowledge of addiction recovery and medication management with BHN!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Medication Specialist in the Dorchester Family Center program at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Dorchester Family Center program with the following:

• Overseeing resident medication management along with the Recovery Specialist Supervisor and Program Director.
• Managing resident’s medication needs by following the 6 Rights of Medication Management.
• Ensuring medications are taken as prescribed and reporting errors or incidents when a medication is taken improperly to a supervisor and other regulatory authorities immediately.
• Connecting residents to providers and prescribers to start and continue medications to prevent running out of medications.
• Aiding residents with after care planning for prescribed medications for their care across different levels of care, service settings, and providers.
• Overseeing regular medication disposal to prevent accumulation of medications.
• Counting and maintaining the stock of non-expired medications & clean, appropriate supplies, including ensuring proper functioning of the medication refrigerator.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, secure, & confidential documentation on medication administration records/medication sheets of medications stored & disposed of and those in possession of residents.
• Writing or creating medication policies and procedures.
• Orienting & training both new residents & program staff on medication policies and procedures.
• Supporting ongoing staff development through coaching, mentoring, and role modeling, including arranging regular naloxone and medication management trainings.
• Providing crisis intervention and emergency services, as needed.
• Adhering to the regulations and requirements of licensing and funding sources at all times.

Who are we?

The Dorchester Family Center provides long-term residential family substance use treatment for women and their children of all ages, from newborns to teens. The diverse experienced team at the Dorchester Family Center provides a variety of services including individual and group counseling, therapy and psycho-educational groups, individualized treatments plans, and medical and mental health referrals, among others. Our goal is to provide a safe and sober living environment to allow successful family reunification and long-term family stabilization.

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person’s life
• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in a Medication Specialist?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Knowledge of and ability to promote recovery (required).
• Strong critical thinking skills (required).
• Ability to communicate directions to staff clearly and appropriately (required).
• Proficiency with MS Office, internet, and email systems (required).
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (Carelogic) (preferred).

How do I apply to be a Medication Specialist?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

**NOTICE**

In accordance with the BHN’s Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents, and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated during flu season (defined as October 1st – through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.

Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.