Behavioral Health Recovery Advocate

Briarwood Detox; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life cover

Generous paid time off

Merit-based raises and promotion path

Hands-on entry into behavioral health

Job summary

Briarwood Detox is seeking a Recovery Advocate to maintain safety and structure during the early withdrawal period. On-site at the North Lamar campus, you will participate in 30-minute rounds and monitor client activity to keep the day on track.

The role emphasizes compassion, strong communication, and a genuine interest in helping people through addiction, with opportunities for growth in behavioral health pathways.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, professional attitude required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills essential.
• Ability to set boundaries while providing supportive care.
• Genuine interest in helping people through addiction.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client activity and document observations.
• Keep clients safe and uphold policies and procedures.
• Complete thirty-minute rounds and structure the day.
• Offer guidance and redirection when clients drift off track.
• Assist with intakes, discharges and transportation as needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries while being encouraging.

Skills

Compassion

Strong communication

Problem solving

Boundary setting

Empathy for addiction

Job description

Briarwood Detox is seeking a Recovery Advocate to maintain safety and structure during the early withdrawal period. On-site at the North Lamar campus, you will participate in 30-minute rounds and monitor client activity to keep the day on track.

The role emphasizes compassion, strong communication, and a genuine interest in helping people through addiction, with opportunities for growth in behavioral health pathways.