Recovery Coach

Mountainside Treatment Center; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Incentive-based salary

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Free meals on campus

Monthly wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Mountainside Treatment Center in Canaan, CT is seeking a compassionate Recovery Coach to support clients in defining and achieving personal recovery goals. You will develop individualized wellness plans and provide ongoing guidance, acting as advocate and mentor within our Connected Care Network.

The role involves documenting progress, coordinating with clinicians, and helping clients transition back to work or school.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in recovery coaching or substance use treatment.
• 1–2+ years in substance use recovery settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide one year or more of individualized support, education, and advocacy to clients and families.
• Assist clients in locating personal and recovery resources (AA, NA, Al‑Anon, therapists).
• Facilitate 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 recovery pathways.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Recovery coaching experience

Client advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CARC certification preferred

Job description

Description

Recovery Coach

Canaan, CT

About the Position:

Mountainside is seeking a compassionate, driven Recovery Coach to join our dedicated team. 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.

If you’re passionate about helping others move forward in recovery—and want to make a lasting impact—we’d love to meet you.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Your Role:

• 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

What We're Looking For:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary plus a performance-based incentive plan, with total estimated annual earnings ranging from $55,000 to $68,000 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
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentive structure
• 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 to encourage self-care and prevent burnout

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 and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF, Mountainside employs passionate, talented professionals who believe in the power of healing.

We strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu, as recommended by the CDC.

Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.