Behavioral Health Tech

Behavioral Health Technician – Recovery Support Specialist

Location:

Pleasant Hill, IA

• 3rd: 10pm - 6:30am

Part-time Friday and Saturday

Joina team that’s changing lives.

At Thrive Now Recovery Centers and our affiliated treatment centers, we are building something different—programs that deliver exceptional, person-centered care and restore hope for individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. Our work is grounded in trauma-informed care, compassion, and integrity, and every team member plays a meaningful role in a client’s recovery journey.

Whether you’re bedside in medical, guiding clinical programming, supporting recovery services, or ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that shows up for one another and the people we serve. We offer modern, well-trained workplaces, opportunities for growth, and leadership that invests in your success.

If you’re looking for a place where your work truly matters—and where you’ll make a lasting impact—this is it. We’re glad you’re considering joining our team.

The Recovery Support Specialist plays an essential role in supporting clients throughout the entire treatment experience—from admission to discharge. RSS team members help maintain a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented environment by assisting clients with daily routines, supporting treatment goals, monitoring safety, and providing compassionate engagement rooted in trauma-informed care.

This position ensures that program expectations are upheld, collaborates with clinical and medical staff, and provides hands‑on support to clients experiencing substance use, co-occurring disorders, crisis moments, and early recovery challenges.

• Assist clients with daily living activities, recreation, community meetings, and scheduled appointments.
• Provide full orientation to all new clients, including rules, expectations, schedules, and facility layout.
• Review and support client participation in recovery activities; communicate observations to appropriate staff.
• Facilitate or co‑facilitate psycho educational, recovery, or skills‑based groups under supervision.
• Assist clients experiencing emotional, social, or health-related crises and elevate appropriate.
• Support client vocational, recovery, and post‑discharge goals as directed.

• Monitor clients to ensure safety, adherence to program expectations, and policy compliance.
• Conduct vital signs, urine drug screens, and breathalyzer tests per protocol; maintain chain‑of‑custody documentation.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining client medications per site policy.
• Conduct scheduled safety checks, rounds, and environmental oversight.
• Ensure the facility complies with fire safety policies, visitor policies, and emergency procedures.

• Provide clerical support to the treatment team, including scheduling, documentation, and front desk operations.
• Support meal service, housekeeping oversight, and general facility organization.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports, and documentation within the EHR.
• Assist staff and leadership with program‑related needs to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

• Safely transport clients to appointments, recovery meetings, grocery stores, or approved community activities.
• Support client participation in external resources and community‑based services.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to pass background checks and motor vehicle…