Recovery Coach Waxahachie
Behavioral Health Technician / Recovery Coach
Waxahachie Discovery Point Retreat is a residential and detox treatment facility dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use and begin building a strong foundation for long term recovery. We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Behavioral Health Technician / Recovery Coach to join our team.
Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Technician / Recovery Coach provides direct support to clients throughout their treatment experience. This position works closely with the clinical, medical, and operations teams to maintain a safe, supportive, and structured environment while encouraging clients to actively participate in their recovery.
The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, dependable, and able to build healthy relationships with clients while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide direct support, encouragement, and accountability to clients throughout their treatment stay
Build positive and professional relationships with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Monitor client activity and provide support throughout the daily schedule
Assist clients with following the facility schedule, including groups, meals, activities, appointments, and other programming
Complete regular client rounds and maintain awareness of client whereabouts and safety
Observe and report changes in client behavior, mood, or overall presentation to appropriate staff
Assist clients with transitions, including admissions, room assignments, orientation, and discharge
Encourage client participation in groups, activities, and other treatment programming
Help create a clean, safe, respectful, and recovery focused environment
Assist clients with daily living needs and provide appropriate emotional support
Document client interactions, observations, and required information accurately and timely
Communicate effectively with nurses, therapists, clinical leadership, operations, and other members of the treatment team
Follow all facility policies, procedures, safety requirements, and client confidentiality standards
Respond appropriately to behavioral or safety concerns and immediately report significant issues to the appropriate supervisor
Participate in staff meetings, training, and other required activities
Support the overall mission and values of the facility
Qualifications
Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, mental health, residential treatment, recovery support, or a related field is preferred
Recovery Coach, Peer Support, Behavioral Health Technician, CNA, or similar experience is a plus
High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing substance use and behavioral health challenges
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Compassionate, patient, dependable, and emotionally mature
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients
Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document information
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
Must be able to pass required background and employment screening
Physical Requirements
Ability to remain active throughout the shift and assist with routine client needs
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility as needed
Ability to respond quickly to client safety concerns or emergencies
Ability to work assigned shifts, including weekends, holidays, evenings, or overnight shifts as required
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for team members who genuinely care about helping people. The right person will demonstrate kindness, patience, compassion, accountability, and a willingness to step in and help wherever needed.
This position is more than simply monitoring clients. Recovery Coaches and Behavioral Health Technicians play an important role in helping clients feel safe, supported, respected, and connected during one of the most important periods of their recovery journey.
Our Values
Kindness
Agility
Drive
Innovation
Collaboration