What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Coordinator - Adventure Based Counseling position at Mountainside Treatment Center?
Wellness Coordinator - Adventure Based Counseling
Canaan, CT
Schedule:
Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Your Role:
- Maintains educational curriculum
- Program coverage for Wellness program as required or requested
- Facilitating the Change in Action Experience – a 2.5-day activity with a group of up to 10 clients at our campsite
- Facilitating Sweat lodge experiences as training and experience allows
- Lead Hiking & snowshoeing activities
- Facilitate High & Low Challenge Course activities as training and experience allows
- Facilitates yoga, meditation and all spiritually oriented programs as training and experience allows
- Provide a range of approved techniques to maximize mind body spirit recovery for the community in a simple, engaging and direct way
- Communicate with other counselors about issues related to their clients
- Document and individualize all group notes utilizing approved Sigmund procedures by the end of each shift
- Ensure proper tracking of client attendance in wellness offerings
- Completes all tasks necessary for client experience in a professional manner
- Continue seeking training in professional skill-set and stay current with certifications
- Design and organize classes that best address client Wellness
- Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR preferred
- Level 2 challenge course certification preferred
Compensation:
The base rate of pay for this position is $20.00 to $30.00 per hour. 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
- 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 $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.
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 dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.
Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, 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 the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Salary : $20 - $30
