Recovery Support Clinician
Mountainside Treatment Center
Summary
The Recovery Support Clinician assists clients in feeling motivated and connected to recovery by providing therapeutic activities on a daily basis. Experience with group therapy, individual counseling, case management, and outreach calls. Work closely with the primary clinicians and alumni department to foster a strong, long-lasting connection to Mountainside well beyond post-discharge.
Job description
About the Position
The Recovery Support Clinician assists clients in feeling motivated and connected to recovery by providing therapeutic activities on a daily basis. Experience with group therapy, individual counseling, case management, and outreach calls. Work closely with the primary clinicians and alumni department to foster a strong, long-lasting connection to Mountainside well beyond post-discharge.
Your Role
- Works to ensure clients receive ongoing counseling, support and responsiveness in support of providing an unsurpassed treatment experience.
- Maintains appropriate boundaries to practice and model good ethical behavior in dealing with clients
- Maintains positive relationships with clients, working to assess clients' acuity of needs and appropriately intervening to support those clients presenting as high-risk for ASA departure
- Acts as role model, explaining and encouraging pro-social behaviors such as: 12-step meeting etiquette, time management, appropriate language, dress and the importance of building healthy fellowships
- Make frequent rounds to be aware of client activities, give guidance and redirection when needed, to ensure that clients' behaviors are within Mountainside guidelines and to be available for emergency situations
- Conducts therapeutic treatment utilizing best practices of counseling, case management and crisis intervention in assisting clients toward the recovery
- Understands group dynamics and processes; facilitates groups with a focus on integrated care, and documents efforts via individualized progress notes.
- Facilitates meetings consistent with skills and knowledge as directed
- Outreach calls to clients to assess well-being and maintain a strong connection to Mountainside
- Document discharged client's updates in Salesforce in order to track progress
- Inform discharged clients of Alumni offerings and encourage attendance and participation
- Reports and records in client record progress notes relevant information in appropriate clinical language
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree or CCB Certification in related field
- Active CAC preferred or obtained within 6 months of hire required
- Minimum of 3 years' experience/knowledge in substance abuse treatment
- Experience in group facilitation and individual sessions with crisis management required
Benefits
- Paid Sick Time
- 401(k) Matching
- Free Meals
Company overview
Mountainside Treatment Center is a specialized healthcare provider focused on addiction treatment and rehabilitation services. As a leading facility in the mental health care sector, the center offers comprehensive treatment programs for individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The organization provides evidence-based therapeutic approaches including individual counseling, group therapy, family support services, and holistic wellness programs. Mountainside Treatment Center operates residential treatment facilities that offer structured, supportive environments for recovery, combining clinical expertise with compassionate care. The center's multidisciplinary team typically includes licensed therapists, medical professionals, addiction specialists, and support staff who work collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans. With a focus on long-term recovery and relapse prevention, the facility emphasizes building coping skills, addressing underlying psychological issues, and supporting clients in rebuilding their lives. The treatment center serves as an important resource in the continuum of care for addiction treatment, bridging the gap between acute medical intervention and sustainable community-based recovery support.