Recovery Support Specialist – Behavioral Health

Anabranch Recovery Center; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

EOE / Veterans encouraged

Job summary

Anabranch Recovery Center in Terre Haute, IN is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to join our multidisciplinary team. The BHA monitors client behaviors, provides continuous client care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling, and assists in data collection and reporting while responding to crises.

You’ll promote safety, support recovery goals, lead therapeutic groups on coping skills and independent living, welcome new clients, assist with admissions and transportation, and ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months experience as a BHA preferred.
• Prior experience working with psychiatric, behavioral health, or addiction recovery populations required.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, dual diagnoses, and treatment modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety & wellbeing: Ensure constant awareness and supervision of clients, conduct safety checks, and manage valuables per facility guidelines.
• Support recovery goals: Engage with clients in activities that encourage participation, independence, and progress toward treatment goals.
• Lead therapeutic groups: Facilitate educational and rehabilitative groups on coping skills, social skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
• Be a trusted guide: Welcome new clients, introduce programs and peers, and encourage participation in activities that foster growth and community.
• Provide hands-on support: Assist with admissions, discharges, transportation, daily living needs, and recreational activities with safety and structure.
• Communicate & document: Observe client behavior, report changes, document records accurately, and provide detailed shift reports for continuity of care.
• De-escalate with care: Apply de-escalation techniques to manage emotions and behaviors respectfully.
• Enhance client experience: Offer new activity ideas, help plan diverse therapeutic programs, and set up resources and equipment for recreation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Behavioral health

Documentation

Group facilitation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anabranch Recovery Center in Terre Haute, IN is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate to join our multidisciplinary team. The BHA monitors client behaviors, provides continuous client care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling, and assists in data collection and reporting while responding to crises.

You’ll promote safety, support recovery goals, lead therapeutic groups on coping skills and independent living, welcome new clients, assist with admissions and transportation, and ensure