Recovery Support Clinician

About the Position:

The Recovery Support Clinician assists clients in feeling motivated and connected to recovery by providing therapeutic activities on a daily basis. Experience with group therapy, individual counseling, case management, and outreach calls. Work closely with the primary clinicians and alumni department to foster a strong, long-lasting connection to Mountainside well beyond post-discharge.

Schedule: 

Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with some additional hours for Alumni events.

Your Role:

• Works to ensure clients receive ongoing counseling, support and responsiveness in support of providing an unsurpassed treatment experience.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries to practice and model good ethical behavior in dealing with clients
• Maintains positive relationships with clients, working to assess client s' acuity of needs and appropriately intervening to support those clients presenting as high-risk for ASA departure
• Acts as role model, explaining and encouraging pro-social behaviors such as: 12 -step meeting etiquette, time management, appropriate language, dress and the importance of building healthy, fellowships
• Make frequent rounds to be aware of client activities, give guidance and redirection when needed, to ensure that clients' behaviors are within Mountainside guidelines and to be available for emergency situations
• Conducts therapeutic treatment utilizing best practices of counseling, case management and crisis intervention in assisting clients toward the recovery
• Understands group dynamics and processes; facilitates groups with a focus on integrated care, and documents efforts via individualized progress notes.
• Facilitates meetings consistent with skills and knowledge as directed
• Outreach calls to clients to assess well-being and maintain a strong connection to Mountainside
• Document discharged client’s updates in Salesforce in order to track progress
• Inform discharged clients of Alumni offerings and encourage attendance and participation
• Reports and records in client record progress notes relevant information in appropriate clinical language
• Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or CCB Certification in related field, CAC required or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience/ knowledge in substance abuse treatment
• Experience in group facilitation and individual sessions with crisis management

Compensation:

The base salary for the position is $55,000 - $65,000 per year. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

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 $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

About Mountainside:

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 dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.