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Recovery Coach

Mountainside Treatment Center·Ramsey, New Jersey

$55,000 - $80,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

The Recovery Coach supports clients in achieving personal recovery goals through individualized wellness plans and ongoing guidance. They act as advocates and mentors, connecting clients to a network of clinical, medical, and legal professionals to ensure coordinated care.

Description Recovery CoachRamsey, NJ

About the Position

Mountainside is seeking a compassionate, driven Recovery Coach to join our dedicated team.

The Recovery Coach will support clients in defining and achieving their personal recovery goals with clarity and compassion.

Working collaboratively, the coach will develop individualized wellness plans and provide ongoing guidance through regular, meaningful communication.

Recovery Coaches empower clients to bring structure and joy into their daily lives while taking ownership of their recovery journey.

Acting as advocates, mentors, and trusted allies, they also help clients access our Connected Care Network—a team of clinicians, psychiatrists, sober housing providers, wellness professionals, and legal experts—ensuring each person receives the tailored, coordinated support they need to thrive.

If you’re passionate about helping others move forward in recovery—and want to make a lasting impact—we’d love to meet you.

Schedule

  • Monday -
  • Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, with additional evening and weekend hours as needed

Your Role

  • Provide one year or more of individualized support, education, and advocacy to clients and their families Assist clients in locating personal and recovery-based resources (AA, NA, Al-Anon, therapists, etc.) Facilitate smooth transitions back to work, school, or home while supporting Mountainside’s continuing care plan Educate and support families around communication, boundaries, and self-care Schedule and document random toxicology screenings Develop and monitor individualized Wellness Plans and support clients recovery pathway Refer clients to clinical, medical, legal, or social services as needed Monitor client progress and adapt support strategies accordingly Maintain accurate documentation and timely reports in the EMR system Collaborate with clinical, alumni, and recovery teams to promote continuity of care
  • What
  • We're
  • Looking
  • For: A compassionate, resourceful professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, client-centered role Familiarity with 12-Step, SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, or similar frameworks Able to maintain healthy boundaries and navigate family dynamics
  • Organized and responsive to shifting client needs
  • Tech-comfortable: EMRs, Microsoft Office, and remote collaboration tools Passionate about empowering others toward sustainable recovery

Qualifications

Strong communication and relationship-building skills required Experience in recovery coaching or substance use treatment required 1-2+ years' experience in substance use recovery settings required Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends required High School diploma or equivalency required Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred Certification as a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC or equivalent) preferred Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary plus a performance-based incentive plan, with total estimated annual earnings ranging from $55,000 to $80,000 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package Competitive salary with performance-based incentive structure Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside) Paid holidays, including a Multicultural Holiday 401(k) with employer matching Free meals while working on the Canaan campus Monthly $75 wellness reimbursement to encourage self-care and prevent burnout 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 and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF, Mountainside employs passionate, talented professionals who believe in the power of healing.

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 applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and 1-2+ years of experience in substance use recovery settings. Proficiency in recovery frameworks like 12-Step or SMART Recovery and experience with EMR systems are required or preferred.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Case Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • EMR Documentation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Family Support
  • Boundary Setting
  • Resource Coordination
  • Toxicology Screening
  • Recovery Coaching
  • Wellness Planning

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$55,000 - $80,000/yr
Location
Ramsey, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
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Mountainside Treatment Center

At Mountainside Treatment Center, a nationally acclaimed drug addiction treatment and alcohol rehabilitation center, we believe that you can make a difference no matter the position you hold. Each employee plays an important role in caring for clients, giving them a unique and...

Salary listed on 9 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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