Therapeutic Recovery Coach

Intent Clinical • Westport, CT

2d • $50 - $165

About The Position

Intent Clinical is hiring a part-time, as-needed Therapeutic Recovery Coach in Westport, Connecticut, for up to 10 hours per week. Hours are not guaranteed and staff are contacted when cases arise. The compensation scale is $25–$70 for a bachelor’s degree, $70–$135 for a master’s degree, and $130–$165 for a PhD or doctorate. Final pay may vary based on experience and skill set and will be mutually agreed upon during the interview process.

Intent Clinical provides concierge-level behavioral health support to individuals and families, including help identifying treatment and aftercare options and developing sustainable recovery plans. Its services address substance use, mental health, eating, mood and personality disorders, and support individuals on the autism spectrum, aging adults with dementia, and young adults transitioning to independence.

The coach meets with clients in their homes or communities, monitors progress, and helps coordinate clinical, educational, vocational, recreational, social, and independent-living supports. The role involves assessment, consultation, care coordination, goal planning, documentation, community resource connections, and crisis support. The coach is expected to work independently while collaborating with a team and receiving supervision.

The employer describes a collaborative and supportive culture focused on personal and professional growth. Support includes weekly supervision, 24/7 clinical support while on a case, paid professional development meetings, and a flexible schedule. Intent Clinical states its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and identifies itself as an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience supporting clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurocognitive Disorders.
• At least one year of direct client experience in behavioral health or a related field.
• Ability to manage client crises calmly, flexibly, and efficiently.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and behavioral health treatments.
• Comfort with and ability to quickly learn technology used in day-to-day tasks, including Microsoft Office and Salesforce.
• Professionalism, dependability, discretion, and ability to tailor therapeutic approaches to individual client needs.
• Behavioral-health client-facing experience and ability to meet clients consistently in their homes or communities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a recovery coach, mental health clinician, or therapeutic companion.
• Experience working with high-net-worth families.
• Professional licensure, such as LMSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Demonstrated engagement in community service initiatives, particularly those focused on underserved communities.
• Understanding of social responsibility and how to contribute positively to the well-being of others.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients one to five times per week in community or home settings to monitor progress, with follow-up calls as appropriate.
• Participate in initial consultations and write corresponding consultation reports.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments.
• Review past treatment records and contact clinical providers.
• Coordinate and help complete comprehensive consultations addressing clients’ educational, vocational, recreational, and social needs.
• Help define the clinical services clients will access and their frequency, and facilitate communication among the treatment team, client, and family coach.
• Assist clients in selecting school programs and support school plans, including class selection, connections, tutoring, counseling, and other school-based resources.
• Assess vocational interests and provide short-term support with finding and keeping a job, along with long-term career planning.
• Identify clients’ cultural, sports-related, and artistic interests and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Develop clients’ skills for healthy social behaviors and help cultivate positive support networks.
• Create and monitor budgets and assist with time management and other independent-living skills as needed.
• Create short- and long-term client goal plans and document progress daily.
• Connect clients with community resources, treatment options, peer counselors, and AA companions as appropriate.
• Provide observed in-home drug testing and Soberlink monitoring when appropriate.
• Provide emergency support, on-call availability, and client transportation as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly supervision with a supervisor.
• 24/7 access to clinical support while on a case.
• Regular paid professional development meetings.
• Flexible schedule.
• Collaborative and supportive culture focused on personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level