Trauma-Informed Adolescent Engagement Coach

American RENOLIT Corporation; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Recovery in Buckeye, AZ is seeking a Behavioral Health Coach to bridge residential care with clinical treatment for adolescents. You will focus on client engagement, emotional regulation, and individualized coaching to reinforce treatment goals in daily activities.

Collaborate with clinicians, lead group sessions, monitor progress, document in EMR, and apply trauma-informed approaches while maintaining safety and HIPAA compliance across assigned facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college or behavioral health coursework preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of prior experience in behavioral health, youth services, education, or counseling preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of experience working with adolescents, or willingness to complete Horizon's provided adolescent training courses.
• Current Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card (or eligibility to obtain).
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record (if transport duties are assigned).
• 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check as required.
• CPR / First Aid certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with adolescents through empathy, consistency, and active listening.
• Translate clinical treatment plans into daily, personalized interactions that reinforce therapeutic goals.
• Partner with Therapists and Clinical Directors to apply individualized coaching strategies and coping-skill reinforcement.
• Apply trauma-informed and evidence-aligned approaches to support self-regulation and social-emotional learning.
• Co-facilitate or assist in groups and experiential activities that promote insight, accountability, and healthy expression.
• Track client progress in collaboration with clinical staff and communicate observed behavioral trends or changes.
• Offer clients structured guidance about recovery using practical, evidence-based recovery models.
• Anticipate triggers and intervene early using de-escalation techniques that preserve dignity and client safety.
• Use therapeutic communication, motivational interviewing, and behavior-specific support to promote stability.
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical staff during crisis situations to ensure appropriate intervention and follow-up.
• Contact the House Supervisor immediately regarding any significant client event or behavioral change.
• Report unusual client behavior or safety concerns to the House Supervisor without delay.
• Model composure and professionalism in all high-stress or emotionally charged situations.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that reflects clinical intent in every activity.
• Lead or support daily group sessions, recreational therapy blocks, and community meetings.
• Coordinate at shift changes to ensure seamless daily operational flow and supervision coverage.
• Participate actively in scheduled therapy, education, and recreational programming, reinforcing clinical goals in real time.
• Assist with required client interactions including health and safety screens, hygiene bin distribution, and related duties.
• Conduct random urinalysis drug testing in accordance with Horizon Recovery policy and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility in accordance with infection prevention and control procedures.
• Adhere to established standards of hygiene and universal infection control procedures in handling all samples and supplies.
• Support meal preparation for clients, including preparing and cooking meals in accordance with facility standards and dietary requirements.
• Document all behavioral observations, coaching interventions, and outcomes in the EMR within required time frames.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of client activities, behavior, and information pertinent to each client's presence in treatment.
• Use professional, objective language that supports continuity across clinical and operational teams.
• Share observations directly with therapists and treatment teams to support individualized care planning.
• Participate in shift huddles and interdisciplinary meetings to maintain a unified understanding of client needs and progress.
• Provide specific documentation and reports to clinical staff when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality under HIPAA and Horizon Recovery's internal standards.
• Collaborate daily with Therapists, House Supervisors, Nurses, and Education Coordinators to align treatment goals with daily practice.
• The employee must be prepared to work at any facility location as required by operational need.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Adolescent engagement

Crisis de-escalation

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Behavioral health coursework preferred

Experience with adolescents

CPR / First Aid certification

Job description

Horizon Recovery in Buckeye, AZ is seeking a Behavioral Health Coach to bridge residential care with clinical treatment for adolescents. You will focus on client engagement, emotional regulation, and individualized coaching to reinforce treatment goals in daily activities.

Collaborate with clinicians, lead group sessions, monitor progress, document in EMR, and apply trauma-informed approaches while maintaining safety and HIPAA compliance across assigned facilities.