Recovery Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Job Title: Recovery Specialist - Inpatient

Alternate/Related Job Titles:

• Behavioral Health Technician

• Substance Abuse Recovery Specialist

• Detox Recovery Technician

• Inpatient Recovery Counselor

• Addiction Support Specialist

Location: Boston, MA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details (Contract roles only):

• Position Type: Contract

• Contract Duration: 13 weeks

• Start: As Soon As Possible

• Pay Rate: $25/hr

Job Summary:
The Recovery Specialist supports clients in a co-ed inpatient detox environment by providing structure, safety, and emotional support during critical stages of addiction recovery. This role involves direct client interaction, monitoring, and assisting with access to continued care through structured programming and case management support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and structure of the program milieu by monitoring client activities

• Observe and supervise clients and unit; conduct 30-minute well-being checks

• Conduct telephone admission screenings and assist with admissions processes

• Search client belongings on admission, discharge, or as directed

• Complete checklists, shift documentation, and record keeping in accordance with policies

• Support individual case management and group treatment services

• Assist clients in accessing step-down levels of care

• Maintain a supportive and structured environment for recovery

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or GED

• Ability to work in a structured inpatient or behavioral health environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to monitor, document, and support client activities

• Must be eligible per facility requirements (including separation from affiliated facilities for 6 months)

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Experience working with substance use populations

• Prior experience in detox, inpatient, or behavioral health settings

• Familiarity with case management or group support environments

Required Skills:

• Client Monitoring & Safety Management

• Documentation & Record Keeping

• Behavioral Health Support

Preferred Skills:

• Substance Use Disorder Support

• Case Management Assistance

• Crisis Awareness & De-escalation

• Group Support Facilitation

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Additional Skills from Original Description:

• Telephone screening and admissions coordination

• Compliance with agency policies and procedures

• Structured environment support

• Attention to detail and consistency in documentation

About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-02734
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Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

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Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015
Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation ( with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015