Description

Empower Change. Support Recovery. Strengthen Communities.

Bay State Community Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate BH JI – Navigator to join our team. This is a meaningful opportunity to support individuals involved in the justice system as they work toward stability, recovery, and long-term success. If you’re passionate about behavioral health, advocacy, and helping people rebuild their lives, this role offers a chance to make a real impact every day.

About the Role

The BH JI – Navigator provides direct support to justice-involved individuals with behavioral health needs. You’ll work closely with clients, community partners, and justice agencies to ensure individuals receive the services, resources, and guidance necessary to thrive.

This is a dynamic, community-based position ideal for someone who is organized, empathetic, and committed to social justice and recovery-oriented care.

What You Will Doing to Make a Difference...

• Closely collaborates with the enrollees to develop an individualized plan based on identified needs and goals
• Assist enrollees with care coordination and scheduling medical appointments
• Implement recovery oriented, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and strengthen-based rehabilitation practices.
• Driving is required

Bay State Community Services (BSCS) recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.

!!Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment!!

Important Health and Welfare Benefits

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance

Eye-Med Vision Benefits

Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness

Mileage reimbursement

Extensive Training Program

Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)

Supervision for Licensure and Specializations

Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings

Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Requirements

Credentials/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field preferred (but not required)
• Experience navigating the local treatment and social services systems
• Experience working with individuals who are justice involved
• Trained in overdose prevention
• Knowledgeable about and respects all paths to recovery
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Contact Information:

recruitment@baystatecs.org

857-374-5669