Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Now Hiring: Clinic Safety Liaison (Security Guard) 

Our Team:

Gifford Street Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in New Bedford, MA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers—the nation's leader in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. We provide a continuum of care that includes Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and mobile treatment units. Our approach to holistic addiction care extends beyond clinical treatment, incorporating recovery coaching, community outreach and partnerships to ensure patients receive comprehensive, patient-centered support.

Per Diem Hours: Primarily weekends with some weekdays, as needed:

• Saturday: 5:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Sunday: 5:30 AM - 8:30 AM
• Monday - Friday: 5:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Transforming Lives with Community & Compassion:

With 14 outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we’re breaking down barriers to care and supporting long-term recovery. Our CTC clinics partner with nursing homes, justice systems, and community groups to provide holistic, patient-centered care. From wellness initiatives and holiday celebrations to yoga and animal therapy, we foster a supportive environment for healing and whole-person well-being.

Your Job as a Clinic Safety Liaison (Security Guard):

The Clinic Safety Liaison/Security Guard is responsible for monitoring persons and/or vehicles entering or leaving the Clinic property. The Clinic Safety Liaison/Security Guard provides support to ensure a safe environment, is responsible for communicating all concerns to their supervisor, takes a lead role for various light maintenance and environmental services duties at the Clinic, and performs routine safety inspection of Clinic monitoring devices.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists, direct and monitors all persons entering and leaving the Clinic property, including emergency vehicles and personnel;
• Interact with staff and patients in a professional manner at all times;
• Monitors parking area (at minimum of twice per hour) and lobby to ensure that no loitering or misconduct takes place; reporting all concerns to director immediately;
• Keeps accurate notes reporting within various systems as outlined by Clinic standards;
• Communicates regarding incoming admissions, visits and deliveries to appropriate staff;
• Performs light maintenance duties and repairs; including touch-up painting, emptying and picking up trash, changing light bulbs, cleaning spills and various repairs.
• Performs regular safety checks, including smoke detectors, locked doors, alarm systems, etc;
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation for roles at Gifford Street CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Gifford Street CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Massachusetts as set forth below.

Role Location: Massachusetts

Calculated Salary Range for the role: $16.41 - $20.52 per hour, based on experience

Your Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Two years’ experience in security, corrections, or military is preferred.
• Experience working in a healthcare or patient/customer facing setting preferred
• Must be comfortable with working in an opioid treatment program/recovery environment

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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