What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Coach in Ennis position at Discovery MSO LLC?
We are looking for a Recovery Coach to join our team at our Inpatient program in Ennis!
Job Summary:The Recovery Coach, also known as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), provides essential support and supervision to clients in a residential behavioral health setting. This role helps maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment by monitoring client behavior, assisting with daily routines, and reinforcing recovery-oriented care. Recovery Coaches serve as role models and support systems during clients’ treatment journey.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise clients during daily activities, including meals, groups, free time, and transportation.
- Conduct regular room checks, headcounts, and safety rounds per facility protocols.
- Provide emotional support and model positive behavior and boundaries.
- Lead or co-facilitate recovery-oriented activities, educational groups, or recreational outings.
- Document observations, incidents, and client interactions clearly and promptly in the EMR.
- Support clinical and nursing staff by reporting behavioral or medical concerns immediately.
- Assist with intakes and discharges, including belongings search and orientation.
- Enforce facility rules and schedules while maintaining a respectful, trauma-informed approach.
- Provide transportation for clients to attend recovery-related appointments, training sessions, step-down programs, and other essential services, ensuring timely and safe travel to support their ongoing care and development.
- Provide crisis intervention support and escalate emergencies to supervisors as needed.
- Maintain a clean, orderly environment and assist with light housekeeping if needed.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1 year of experience in residential treatment, mental health, recovery coaching, or similar human services preferred.
- Certification as a Peer Recovery Coach or BHT is a plus but not required.
- CPR/BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.
- Must pass background check and drug screening.
Job Type: Full-time; non-exempt
Pay Range: $17.79 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Night Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00am
- Day Shift: 7:00am - 7:00pm
- 12-hour shifts
Competencies:
- Empathy and client engagement
- Observation and de-escalation skills
- Structure and consistency
- Professional communication
- Boundaries and confidentiality Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Residential treatment environment with high interaction with clients.
- Requires walking, standing, assisting clients physically, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Must be comfortable working early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overnight shifts as needed.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Residential treatment environment with high interaction with clients.
- Requires walking, standing, assisting clients physically, and lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Must be comfortable working early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overnight shifts as needed.
Work Location: In person (Ennis, TX)
FLSA Classification: This position is Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime under federal and state wage and hour laws.
About the company: Discovery MSO is a provider of behavioral health services for adolescents and adults. We are dedicated to serving those in need by clearing pathways to gain access to life-changing addiction recovery services. At Discovery MSO we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our clients. All our facilities are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and collectively offer the full continuum of care for our clients. We are opening facilities nationwide and searching for positive, hardworking individuals to join our growing company, and who want to make a difference in people’s lives. We are a passionate, results-driven behavioral health group with a program that specializes in behavioral health services for adolescents and adults. We provide accessible, reliable and effective behavioral health treatment options nationwide for any moment, in anyone’s recovery journey. We positively transform the lives of our clients and their families by helping them create safer, healthier and better lives for themselves, their families and their communities. Our values of kindness, innovation, agility and drive are vital to our success, and the success of our clients.
https://discoverypointretreat.com/
Salary : $18 - $22
