WestBridge provided a safe, comfortable, supportive environment in the early days of our son's sobriety. He said that he felt like he was on vacation. I think he meant physically, because of the comfortable living quarters and excellent meals, but mentally he was working very hard.

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Careers

The following are current job opportunities (as of 4-16-2013):

Brooksville, FL

Residential Counselor in our adult, male residential program in Brooksville, FL. We are seeking an individual who thrives in a team-based work setting and who seeks a job requiring creativity, professionalism, communication and initiative. This position (as all staff who work at WestBridge South do) works alternating weekends and the shift varies between 1st and 2nd shift (7:30 am– 3:30pm & 2:30pm – 10:30pm).

Requirements:
High School Diploma and experience in a human services field are required. Experience working with individuals and families who experience co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders is a plus. Candidate must be comfortable co-facilitating groups and in working with men. Must have valid drivers lic., transportation and vehicle insurance coverage of: 100,000 bodily injury per person/300,000 bodily injury per accident/100,000 property damage. The preferred candidate will have 3 to 5 years experience in a supportive role in a residential environment that treats both mental illness and substance use disorders together, and a working knowledge of the 12 steps.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE CLICKON THE LINK BELOW:

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1590811

Overnight Awake Residential Counselor (30 hour)

WestBridge Community Services has one part time (30 hours) openings for Awake Overnight Residential Counselor on our tobacco-free and drug-free campus in Brooksville, FL. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a team-based work setting and who seek a job requiring organization, cleaning, creativity, and professionalism. Our overnight staff provide supervision and monitoring, as well maintain nightly cleaning duties, which ensure a safe-homelike environment for our participants. These staff work three 10-hour shifts, from 10 pm to 8 am. This position will work Sunday, Monday and Tuesday overnight shifts.

Requirements:
High School Degree and experience in related field (Social Work, Mental Health, Counseling) with experience working with individuals and families who experience co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders; Ability and enjoyment of cleaning. Ability to work a flexible schedule (10 PM to 8 AM) which includes Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Must have valid drivers lic. & transportation. Those candidates offered positions after successfully completing interviews will need to complete a Florida "LIVESCAN" background check, Motor Vehicle Records check and pre-employment drug screening.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE CLICKON THE LINK BELOW:


https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1508551

Residential Clinician (Brooksville, FL)

Residential Clinician(s) in our adult, male, 20-bed residential program at our tobacco-free site in Brooksville, FL. We are seeking two individuals who thrive in a team-based work setting and who seek a job requiring creativity, professionalism, communication and initiative. These positions (as all staff who work at WestBridge South do) work alternating weekends and the shift varies between 1st and 2nd shift (7:30 am– 3:30pm & 2:30pm – 10:30pm). Participation in the On-Call rotation is required for these positions.

Requirements:
Clinical Licensure (LICSW, LCMHC, CAP, etc.), Masters Degree and experience in a human services field are required. Experience working with individuals and families who experience co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders is a plus. Candidate must be comfortable leading groups, co-facilitating groups and in working with men. Must have valid driver’s license & reliable transportation. The preferred candidate will have 3 to 5 years experience in a supportive role in a residential environment that treats both mental illness and substance use disorders together, and a working knowledge of the 12 steps.  

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=2603451

Part-time Mentor/Outreach Counselors (Brooksville, FL)

Mentors act as part of the larger WestBridge Assertive Community Treatment team. The purpose of this position is to assist clients in making healthy and supportive community connections which will support sobriety, wellness, and overall health.
As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Outreach Counselor ("Mentor") provides active and ongoing community-based outreach and support to individuals who experience severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders in the surrounding Brooksville and Spring Hill, FL area. The Mentor performs a wide range of one-on-one support activities including but not limited to:

  • Support the Participant in maintaining a healthy environment
  • Communicate with treatment team nightly after each shift by email and attend regular supervision with WestBridge Staff
  • Assist in identifying community education needs
  • Build awareness of mental illness, recovery, and substance use disorders
  • Work schedule will vary to include weeknights and weekend nights.
  • Provide ongoing assessment of mental status and consults with WestBridge staff
  • Provide the participant access to their medications and monitor the Participants' self administration of medications
  • Assist in building support and relationships in the community
  • Develop strong and healthy contacts in the community, including area Peer Support Centers
  • Maintains compliance with local, state and federal regulations
  • Represent WestBridge Community Services in a healthy and positive manner
  • Portray a positive role-model in all aspects of care and interactions.
  • Generally, Mentors work any night of the week from 6 pm to 10 pm. Must be available to work two weekends per month. Flexibility to also work daytime hours is desired. 100% of the Mentor time is spent in the community with a participant/client. Mentors work a maximum of 20 hours per week. Mentors need to have their own cell phone, reliable transportation with 100,000/300,000/100,000 vehicle insurance, and the ability to send a brief email after each shift.

    TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

    https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=2699891

    Medford, MA

    Substance Abuse Counselor / Care Manager (Medford, MA)

    Westbridge Community Services is currently conducting a search for a full time Substance Abuse Social Worker for our unique private, mental health treatment team based in Medford MA. This is an outstanding opportunity for a team oriented, skilled clinician to join a dynamic, dedicated and energetic team! The team provides Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment (IDDT) based on a modified Assertive Community Treatment team model. They provide evidence-based treatments including outreach, vocational rehab, CBT, and family therapies to individuals who experience mental illness and substance use disorders. This team sets the standard of outstanding care for its clientele, which consists primarily of high functioning young adults earnestly striving to manage school, work, and their associated demands while living with dual diagnosis.

    This may be the right position for you if.....

    You would like to have the opportunity to build relationships and truly make an impact with clients and families.

    You have the energy level to accommodate a busy schedule, with your activities different each day. (Schedule is consistent however. Generally 8-4:30 with rotating on call responsibilities)

    You are just as happy connecting with a client over lunch, a run, a visit to MFA or a walk in the public garden as in the confines of an office.

    As one of the clients put it to the team manager, "you can deal with the complexities and challenges of today, while never losing hope for tomorrow"

    This is a full time role with competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Applications will be held in strictest confidence. Interviews to be held immediately.

    Requirements: Bachelors or Masters degree and a LADC. Professionally licensed (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, CRC, etc.) a plus. Must have experience with our population and be willing to participate in the rotating On-Call schedule with the other members of our team. The ideal candidate would have strong substance abuse treatment knowledge skills, along with a background in social work or mental health counseling, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/PACT model) and treatment for co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders . Vocational Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling a plus. Flexibility, camaraderie, enthusiasm & a positive attitude crucial.

    Must have valid drivers lic. & reliable transportation. Proof of auto insurance of: 100,000 bodily injury per person/ 300,000 bodily injury per accident/ 100,000 property damage. Those candidates offered positions after successfully completing interviews will need to complete and pass: a pre-employment drug test, professional reference checks, CORI check and a Motor Vehicle Records check.

    WestBridge is a private service offering state of the art, strength-based and family-focused treatment. WestBridge offers competitive salaries, a rich benefit package & exceptional ongoing professional opportunities.

    PLEASE APPLY THROUGH WESTBRIDGE'S RECRUITING PORTAL LOCATED AT: (COPY AND PASTE INTO BROWSER)

    https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=2484741

    Part-time Mentors/Outreach Counselors - Evenings/Weekends:

    WestBridge is expanding services and in need of several personable, part-time Mentor/Outreach Counselors to work up to 20 hours per week for our Boston Area Team located in Medford, MA.

    Mentors act as part of the larger WestBridge Assertive Community Treatment team. The purpose of this position is to assist clients in making healthy and supportive community connections which will support sobriety, wellness, and overall health.

    As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Outreach Counselor ("Mentor") provides active and ongoing community-based outreach and support to individuals who experience severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders in the surrounding Medford, MA area. The Mentor performs a wide range of one-on-one support activities including, but not limited to:

  • Support the Participant in maintaining a healthy environment
  • Communicate with treatment team nightly after each shift by email and attend regular supervision with WestBridge Staff
  • Assist in identifying community education needs
  • Build awareness of mental illness, recovery, and substance use disorders
  • Work schedule will vary to include weeknights and weekend nights.
  • Provide ongoing assessment of mental status and consults with WestBridge staff
  • Provide the participant access to their medications and monitor the Participants' self administration of medications
  • Assist in building support and relationships in the community
  • Develop strong and healthy contacts in the community, including area Peer Support Centers
  • Maintains compliance with local, state and federal regulations
  • Represent WestBridge Community Services in a healthy and positive manner
  • Portray a positive role-model in all aspects of care and interactions.
  • Requirements: Mentors must be available to work at least two weekends out of the month and must be able to attend mandatory, bi-weekly Tuesday evening meetings from 5:30p to 6:30p. Mentor shifts are generally in the evenings from 6p to 10p, however some flexibility for daytime hours would be helpful to our team as well. Mentors need to have their own cell phone, reliable transportation with 100,000 bodily injury per person / 300,000 bodily injury per accident / 100,000 property damage for auto insurance coverage, and ability to send a brief email after each shift.The ideal candidate will be familiar with treatment relating to individuals experiencing substance abuse and mental health related diagnoses.

    Must have valid drivers license & reliable transportation. Those candidates offered positions after completing interviews will need to complete a successful CORI (criminal background check), Motor Vehicle Records check and pre-employment drug screening.

    PLEASE APPLY THROUGH WESTBRIDGE'S RECRUITING PORTAL LOCATED AT: (COPY AND PASTE INTO BROWSER)

    https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1119801

    Manchester, NH

    PSYCHIATRIST (Full Time)

    The full-time Psychiatrist at WestBridge provides direct care as a member of the multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and Residential Treatment team. The Psychiatrist works in conjunction with Program Directors to provide overall clinical leadership and responsibility for monitoring participant treatment, rehabilitation, and support services provided by the ACT and Residential Treatment teams. The Psychiatrist also supports the clinical supervision, education, and training of other team members. Our Psychiatrist works as a member of the medical team and regularly collaborates with other physicians in the organization and participates in our medical on-call rotation. The Psychiatrist is expected to be able to effectively represent and communicate the WestBridge culture of being authentic, team-oriented, and participant-centered. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with nationally recognized leaders and researchers in the field of co-occurring disorders.

    Requirements:  Doctorate of Medicine, Board Certified in Psychiatry with experience in addiction treatment; Licensed to practice medicine in the state of New Hampshire; Demonstrated knowledge, clinical skills, and experience providing treatment to persons with severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse disorders; Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in the practice of community psychiatry, including adherence to philosophy and principles of the WestBridge recovery model; Demonstrated understanding of the Assertive Community Treatment model. ASAM/ABAM certified or eligible; ABPN board certified or eligible in addiction psychiatry.

    To Apply: Apply through our ADP portal at the link below: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=4296661

    LICENSED Care Manager (MANCHESTER, NH)

    WestBridge Community Services is seeking to hire a full time social worker or counselor to join our dynamic, energetic team! Our team provides Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment (IDDT) based on a modified Assertive Community Treatment team model. Our Manchester, NH team provides evidence-based treatments including outreach, vocational rehab, CBT, and family therapies to individuals who experience severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders.

    Requirements: Clinical License (LICSW, LCMHC, MLADC, etc.). Masters Degree and several years of experience working with this population a must. Must be willing to participate in the rotating On-Call schedule with the other members of our team. The ideal Masters-level candidate would have: strong substance abuse treatment knowledge (LADC or MLADC license for NH), experience working on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/PACT model) team, Group therapy experience, enjoy working closely with families and be an enthusiastic Team player. Vocational Counseling experience a plus. Flexibility, camaraderie & a positive "can do" attitude are crucial.

    Must have valid drivers lic., own transportation and vehicle insurance (100,000/300,000/100,000 liability limits). Those candidates offered positions after successfully completing interviews will need to complete and pass Criminal Background, Motor Vehicle Records check, Professional reference check and pre-employment drug screening.

    WestBridge is a private service offering state of the art, strength-based and family-focused treatment. WestBridge offers excellent compensation packages & ongoing professional opportunities. .

    PLEASE APPLY THROUGH WESTBRIDGE'S RECRUITING PORTAL LOCATED AT: (COPY AND PASTE INTO BROWSER)

    https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1533931

    Part-time Mentor/Outreach Counselors:

    WestBridge is expanding services and in need of several personable, Mentor/Outreach Counselors.

    Mentors act as part of the larger WestBridge Assertive Community Treatment team. The purpose of this position is to assist clients in making healthy and supportive community connections which will support sobriety, wellness, and overall health.

    As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Outreach Counselor ("Mentor") provides active and ongoing community-based outreach and support to individuals who experience severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders in the Manchester, NH area. The Mentor performs a wide range of one-on-one support activities including but not limited to:

  • Support the Participant in maintaining a healthy environment
  • Communicate with treatment team nightly after each shift by email and attend regular supervision with WestBridge Staff
  • Assist in identifying community education needs
  • Build awareness of mental illness, recovery, and substance use disorders
  • Work schedule will vary to include weeknights and weekend nights.
  • Provide ongoing assessment of mental status and consults with WestBridge staff
  • Provide the participant access to their medications and monitor the Participants' self administration of medications
  • Assist in building support and relationships in the community
  • Develop strong and healthy contacts in the community, including area Peer Support Centers
  • Maintains compliance with local, state and federal regulations
  • Represent WestBridge Community Services in a healthy and positive manner
  • Portray a positive role-model in all aspects of care and interactions.
  • Requirements: Mentors must be available to work at least one weekend out of the month and must be able to attend mandatory, bi-weekly Tuesday evening meetings from 5:30p to 6:30p. Mentors need to have their own cell phone, reliable transportation with 100,000/300,000/100,000 vehicle insurance, and ability to send a brief email after each shift. The ideal candidate will be familiar with treatment relating to individuals experiencing substance abuse and mental health related diagnoses.

    Must have valid drivers license & reliable transportation. Those candidates offered positions after completing interviews will need to complete a successful criminal background check, State of NH BEAS check, Motor Vehicle Records check and pre-employment drug screening.

    PLEASE APPLY THROUGH WESTBRIDGE'S RECRUITING PORTAL LOCATED AT: (COPY AND PASTE INTO BROWSER)

    https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1051611


    WestBridge offers excellent salaries and benefit package, as well as exceptional ongoing professional opportunities.



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