Recovery Coach Waxahachie

Discovery MSO LLC; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Waxahachach Discovery Point Retreat seeks a compassionate Behavioral Health Technician / Recovery Coach to join our residential and detox treatment program in Waxahachie. You will support clients in daily activities, recovery groups, and treatment routines within a structured, safe environment.

The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, and able to build professional relationships while maintaining boundaries.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in behavioral health or related treatment settings preferred.
• Recovery Coach, Peer Support, Behavioral Health Technician, CNA, or similar experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, encouragement, and accountability to clients throughout their treatment stay.
• Build positive and professional relationships with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Monitor client activity and provide support throughout the daily schedule.
• Assist clients with admissions, room assignments, orientation, and discharge.
• Encourage client participation in groups, activities, and other treatment programming.
• Document client interactions, observations, and required information accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with nurses, therapists, clinical leadership, operations, and other members of the treatment team.
• Follow all facility policies, procedures, safety requirements, and client confidentiality standards.

Skills

Behavioral health

Recovery coach

CNA / caregiver

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician / Recovery Coach

Waxahachie Discovery Point Retreat is a residential and detox treatment facility dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use and begin building a strong foundation for long term recovery. We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Behavioral Health Technician / Recovery Coach to join our team.

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician / Recovery Coach provides direct support to clients throughout their treatment experience. This position works closely with the clinical, medical, and operations teams to maintain a safe, supportive, and structured environment while encouraging clients to actively participate in their recovery.

The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, dependable, and able to build healthy relationships with clients while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide direct support, encouragement, and accountability to clients throughout their treatment stay

Build positive and professional relationships with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries

Monitor client activity and provide support throughout the daily schedule

Assist clients with following the facility schedule, including groups, meals, activities, appointments, and other programming

Complete regular client rounds and maintain awareness of client whereabouts and safety

Observe and report changes in client behavior, mood, or overall presentation to appropriate staff

Assist clients with transitions, including admissions, room assignments, orientation, and discharge

Encourage client participation in groups, activities, and other treatment programming

Help create a clean, safe, respectful, and recovery focused environment

Assist clients with daily living needs and provide appropriate emotional support

Document client interactions, observations, and required information accurately and timely

Communicate effectively with nurses, therapists, clinical leadership, operations, and other members of the treatment team

Follow all facility policies, procedures, safety requirements, and client confidentiality standards

Respond appropriately to behavioral or safety concerns and immediately report significant issues to the appropriate supervisor

Participate in staff meetings, training, and other required activities

Support the overall mission and values of the facility

Qualifications

Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, residential treatment, recovery support, or a related field is preferred

Recovery Coach, Peer Support, Behavioral Health Technician, CNA, or similar experience is a plus

High school diploma or GED preferred

Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing substance use and behavioral health challenges

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate, patient, dependable, and emotionally mature

Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients

Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations

Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document information

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

Must be able to pass required background and employment screening

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain active throughout the shift and assist with routine client needs

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility as needed

Ability to respond quickly to client safety concerns or emergencies

Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, or overnight shifts as required

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for team members who genuinely care about helping people. The right person will demonstrate kindness, patience, compassion, accountability, and a willingness to step in and help wherever needed.

This position is more than simply monitoring clients. Recovery Coaches and Behavioral Health Technicians play an important role in helping clients feel safe, supported, respected, and connected during one of the most important periods of their recovery journey.

Our Values