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About the Role
The Recovery Coach will support clients in defining and achieving their personal recovery goals with clarity and compassion. Working collaboratively, the coach will develop individualized wellness plans and provide ongoing guidance through regular, meaningful communication. Recovery Coaches empower clients to bring structure and joy into their daily lives while taking ownership of their recovery journey. Acting as advocates, mentors, and trusted allies, they also help clients access our Connected Care Network—a team of clinicians, psychiatrists, sober housing providers, wellness professionals, and legal experts—ensuring each person receives the tailored, coordinated support they need to thrive.
Responsibilities
- Provide one year or more of individualized support, education, and advocacy to clients and their families
- Assist clients in locating personal and recovery-based resources (AA, NA, Al-Anon, therapists, etc.)
- Facilitate smooth transitions back to work, school, or home while supporting Mountainside’s continuing care plan
- Educate and support families around communication, boundaries, and self-care
- Schedule and document random toxicology screenings
- Develop and monitor individualized Wellness Plans and support clients recovery pathway
- Refer clients to clinical, medical, legal, or social services as needed
- Monitor client progress and adapt support strategies accordingly
- Maintain accurate documentation and timely reports in the EMR system
- Collaborate with clinical, alumni, and recovery teams to promote continuity of care
Requirements
- A compassionate, resourceful professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, client-centered role
- Familiarity with 12-Step, SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, or similar frameworks
- Able to maintain healthy boundaries and navigate family dynamics
- Organized and responsive to shifting client needs
- Tech-comfortable: EMRs, Microsoft Office, and remote collaboration tools
- Passionate about empowering others toward sustainable recovery
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills required
- Experience in recovery coaching or substance use treatment required
- 1-2+ years' experience in substance use recovery settings required
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends required
- High School diploma or equivalency required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- Certification as a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC or equivalent) preferred
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Client-centered approach
- Familiarity with 12-Step, SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, or similar frameworks
- Boundary setting
- Organization
- Responsiveness
- EMR systems
- Microsoft Office
- Remote collaboration tools
Location
- Huntington, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2+ years' experience in substance use recovery settings
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalency required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- Certification as a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC or equivalent) preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $55,000 to $68,000 per year
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
- Paid holidays, including a Multicultural Holiday
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
- Monthly $75 wellness reimbursement
About the Company
- Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced, and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our clients.
- Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol and drug addiction.
- Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF, Mountainside employs passionate, talented professionals who believe in the power of healing.
Equal Opportunity
- Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.