Family Wellness Coach

New York and Connecticut

About the Position:

Mountainside is seeking a self-motivated, client-focused Family Wellness Coach that has knowledge of addiction and recovery. The Family Wellness Coach will provide families whose loved ones are dealing with addiction with 12 Months or more of recovery support and monitoring through guidance, structure, accountability, and measurable goals. The desired candidate will have intimate knowledge of the spectrum of recovery treatment programs.

The Family Wellness Coach position will work out of one of our locations in New York City, Chappaqua NY, or Wilton CT. Candidates must be flexible and willing to travel based on client needs.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm. Some evenings and weekends required.

Compensation:

The base rate of pay for this position is $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 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.

Your Role:

• Two years or more of personal and professional experience/knowledge in substance abuse treatment.
• Assist families in locating personal and recovery-based resources. (Al-anon meetings, therapists, etc).
• Provide individualized support, education, and advocacy for the families in an ongoing effort towards healthy relationships.
• Assist families in establishing positive modes of communication and practicing self-care.
• Develop an agreed upon Wellness plan that will document families progress.
• Refer families to other support services as needed such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services.
• Collaborate with other treatment providers and business development team to for presentations on Family Recovery Coaching.
• Facilitate in person or virtual support groups on some evenings and weekends.
• Prepare and maintain reports and case histories in EMR utilizing proper documentation techniques.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred and/or minimum 2 years' experience and/or knowledge regarding the spectrum of substance abuse treatment, preferred.
• Computer Skills: Electronic Medical Records, Microsoft Office, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements and letters.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to diffuse tense situations.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Capable of working under pressure, meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities independently.
• Strong understanding of ethics and boundaries as it pertains to the client-coach and family-coach dynamic.
• Practices good self-care and is able to recognize the signs of counter transference and seek assistance during supervision as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to foster strong relationships with clients and families.
• Certification as a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach or Nationally Certified Family Recovery Coach strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience with Twelve-Step, Smart Recovery and/or Refuge Recovery programs also strongly preferred.

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 dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, 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 the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.