Mental Health Center, Inc.
Program Director | Westfield Peer Recovery Center
Mental Health Center, Inc., Westfield, Massachusetts, us, 01085
Program Director | Westfield Peer Recovery Center
Job Category:
Operations-Prevention & Recovery
Requisition Number:
PROGR003160
Posted: December 17, 2025
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
Whip Recovery 75 Broad Street Westfield, MA 01085, USA
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
Paid vacations
Paid holidays
8 discretionary days
Mileage Reimbursement
Additional Benefits:
Culturally Diverse population
Clinical Licensing Support
Salary: $55,000 a year
Job Title:
Program Director
Work Location:
Westfield MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
We're looking for a
Program Director
to oversee our Plymouth Recovery Center. The Program Director is responsible for the development, management, and operations of an active recovery support center that develops and maintains peer-to-peer support services and activities provided for and by people in recovery from substance use. The recovery support center is encompassed in peer governance and uses the peer participatory process to create a safe, inclusive environment to promote ongoing growth and long-term recovery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees center operations and administration.
Supervises staff and directly or indirectly supervises volunteers.
Manage all peer supports and peer activities, and works with staff and peers to maintain project timelines.
Oversees strategic planning, project development, and implementation.
Oversees data collection and submission of reports.
Assists with budget development and fiscal management.
Assists with grant writing as needed.
Engagement of community and key stakeholder partnerships.
Representation of center at local and statewide meetings and conferences.
Keeping abreast of the national recovery movement and its impact on the recovery support center and its peers.
Educating the community on the impact of the stigma of addiction.
Networking with the MA Recovery Support Centers and MOAR (MA Organization for Addiction Recovery).
Minimum Qualifications:
5 years of solid recovery
Valid driver's license
Managerial experience
Knowledge of community building and planning
Have proven skills in critical thinking, leadership, and organization
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Operations-Prevention & Recovery
Requisition Number:
PROGR003160
Posted: December 17, 2025
Full-Time
Locations Showing 1 location
Whip Recovery 75 Broad Street Westfield, MA 01085, USA
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
Paid vacations
Paid holidays
8 discretionary days
Mileage Reimbursement
Additional Benefits:
Culturally Diverse population
Clinical Licensing Support
Salary: $55,000 a year
Job Title:
Program Director
Work Location:
Westfield MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
We're looking for a
Program Director
to oversee our Plymouth Recovery Center. The Program Director is responsible for the development, management, and operations of an active recovery support center that develops and maintains peer-to-peer support services and activities provided for and by people in recovery from substance use. The recovery support center is encompassed in peer governance and uses the peer participatory process to create a safe, inclusive environment to promote ongoing growth and long-term recovery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees center operations and administration.
Supervises staff and directly or indirectly supervises volunteers.
Manage all peer supports and peer activities, and works with staff and peers to maintain project timelines.
Oversees strategic planning, project development, and implementation.
Oversees data collection and submission of reports.
Assists with budget development and fiscal management.
Assists with grant writing as needed.
Engagement of community and key stakeholder partnerships.
Representation of center at local and statewide meetings and conferences.
Keeping abreast of the national recovery movement and its impact on the recovery support center and its peers.
Educating the community on the impact of the stigma of addiction.
Networking with the MA Recovery Support Centers and MOAR (MA Organization for Addiction Recovery).
Minimum Qualifications:
5 years of solid recovery
Valid driver's license
Managerial experience
Knowledge of community building and planning
Have proven skills in critical thinking, leadership, and organization
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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