**Per Diem Recovery Specialist Needed!** **Locations:** Tewksbury, Danvers, Lowell, and Lynn, MA locations **Schedule:** Per Diem - Day shift (rarely will come available)Eve shift (heavily will need support)Night shift (will heavily need support) **Start Date:** ASAP **Pay Rate:** $20-$23/hr (based on experience) **Dress Code:** Scrubs or business-casual appropriate for behavioral health settings **About the Opportunity** Behavioral Services centers seeking to create **Per Diem Recovery Specialists** pool to support clients in **Transitional Support Services (TSS)** and related behavioral health programs across the area. These programs serve adult females in early recovery and provide medical, emotional, and therapeutic support during a pivotal stage of treatment. **Recovery Specialist Responsibilities** + Provide onsite emotional and safety support to adult women in early recovery + Conduct **30-minute well-being checks** and maintain unit safety + Assist with daily routines, group activities, and treatment engagement + Support clients in accessing step-down levels of care + Complete telephone admission screenings and admissions documentation + Search client belongings during admissions/discharges + Serve as a positive, supportive presence for individuals working toward recovery + Communicate professionally with staff, supervisors, and clinical team + Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to program protocols **Experience & Requirements** **Required:** + Female candidates only (program requirement) + **High School Diploma or GED** + Experience working with **substance use or behavioral health** populations preferred + **Valid MA Driver's License** in good standing + Local candidates with reliable transportation + **CPI certification** by start date + **BLS certification (AHA)** by start date + All RTO must be disclosed at submission **Preferred:** + Previous experience in detox, TSS, residential, or behavioral health programs + Comfort working in fast-paced and high-acuity treatment environments + Flexibility to accept **short-notice call-ins** when needed If you're passionate about supporting clients on their recovery journey and want to be part of a committed behavioral health team, we'd love to hear from you! **Contact** **Steph Kolanko** Amergis Staffing | Behavioral Health & Human Services Call or Text: **781-400-8297** Email: **stkolank@amergis.com** **Benefits** At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. **About Amergis** Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Job Category:** Aide **Job Function:** Aide | Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician | Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician **Job Type:** Contract - Full Time **Setting:** Healthcare Facilities **Position Type:** Healthcare **Office Number:** 0363 **Contract Duration:** 13 **Pay Rate:** $880 / Week **Date Posted:** 2026-04-28T14:31:00