Recovery Coach

McCall Behavioral Health Network; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a MAT Recovery Coach to coordinate clinical services for adults in medication-assisted treatment programs. Responsibilities include facilitating communication with healthcare providers, direct care under supervision, and maintaining documentation for grant requirements. Candidates should have required qualifications, including experience in the substance use and mental health fields.

Benefits

PTO 4 weeks accrued biweekly, with annual increases

Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer paid premium

Life Insurance - 100% employer paid

Voluntary Vision Insurance

AFLAC Voluntary Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

2 Gym Membership Options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in substance use and/or mental health field.
• Certification as a Recovery Coach required within 90 days of hire.
• Lived experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical and case management services for adults in MAT programs.
• Facilitate therapy groups and educational sessions.
• Ensure documentation meets agency, grant, and contractual requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

MAT Recovery Coach

Works as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate clinical and case management services for adults who participate in McCall’s medication-assisted treatment (MAT-SOR) programs. Responsible for understanding and endorsing multiple pathways to recovery. The MAT Recovery Coach is the primary administrator for the agency’s federally funded MAT expansion programs.

Full Time / Non-Exempt

Pay range begins at $21.00 / hour

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree preferred (candidates with a minimum of 3 years’ experience will be considered). A person with lived experience is preferred. Minimum of one year experience working in substance use and/or mental health field is preferred. Certification as a Recovery Coach and/or Recovery Support Specialist within 90 days of hire required.

Independent, organized and detail-oriented, as well as excellent interpersonal skills for client engagement, collaboration with varied stakeholders; ability to identify possible individualized recovery supports for clients; ability to write reports and correspondence; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions; ability to communicate fluently in a second language is viewed favorably; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk, using the phone, and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

**Valid Driver’s license required.

BENEFITS

• PTO 4 weeks accrued biweekly, with annual increases
• Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer paid premium
• Life Insurance - 100% employer paid
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• 2 Gym Membership Options

** Agency Overview**

The McCall Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services — prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community engagement — for individuals of all ages and families across Western Connecticut. For more than 50 years, we have reached out to those who often feel isolated in their struggles and have never turned anyone away for their inability to pay. Led by President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, our passionate team of highly trained professionals is committed to helping individuals and families overcome adversity, foster resilience, and achieve wellness. With locations in Canaan, Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury, and Winsted, McCall serves over 3,500 clients annually, supporting individuals wherever they are on their recovery journey. At McCall, our mission is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that everyone in our community has equitable access to best-in-class care and the resources they need to heal and thrive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates communication with McCall providers and other clinical staff on new referrals, inductions and discharges; assists in coordination of physical examinations with primary care providers, provides client education regarding available medication-assisted therapies.
• Ensures documentation and reporting is completed and submitted to meet agency, grant and contractual stipulations within designated timeframes; maintains MAT spreadsheet and shares biweekly with outpatient team.
• Maintains familiarity with community resources and collaborates with other agencies and community-based supports; participates in the Mobile Wellness Van rotation to provide resources, support, and access to MAT treatment in the community.
• Provides direct care, under the supervision of a licensed/credentialed clinician and in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team, by facilitating/co-facilitating therapy groups, educational groups and performing assigned case management activities to assist in achieving desired outcomes and to meet best practices.

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