Navigator - BHJI

Bay State Community Services Inc • Plymouth, MA

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About The Position

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees