Recovery Advocate - PT

About Nexus Family Recovery Center

Nexus Family Recovery Center is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping women and families heal from substance use disorder. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care, from detox through residential and outpatient treatment, rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and a deep belief that recovery is possible for everyone we serve.

At Nexus, our culture is built on the same values we bring to our clients: respect, compassion, and integrity. Our team is made up of professionals who are serious about the work and about each other, and we are committed to building a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to grow.

If you're looking for work that matters, a team that shows up, and an organization that invests in the people doing the hard work, then we'd love to meet you.

Summary

The Recovery Advocate – PT provides support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals receiving treatment. This role focuses on promoting recovery, maintaining a safe and supportive environment, and helping clients develop the skills necessary to sustain long-term sobriety. Recovery Advocates serve as a positive role model, assists with daily program activities, and helps ensure the safety of clients and children.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor client activities and provide supervision for clients and/or children to ensure adherence to facility rules, schedules, and program expectations.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and structured programming.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery-focused groups or meetings when appropriate.
• Observe and document client behavior, progress, and any concerns in accordance with agency policies.
• Conduct routine room checks, safety checks, and maintain a clean and safe therapeutic environment.
• Provide crisis intervention and notify clinical staff of any behavioral or medical concerns immediately.
• Provide safe, timely, and supervised transportation of clients to offsite activities or appointments, as needed.
• Document notes and other information in systems including CMBHS and Welligent.
• Maintain accurate documentation in staff logs, incident reports, facility forms, and/or other required reports, as needed.
• Perform room searches, as needed, and document these searches in the client record.
• Attend all required staff training sessions.
• Monitor visitation for clients, families, and children.
• Conduct and document urine screenings in CMBHS and Millenium Health systems.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties may be assigned.