Sober Companion at Mountainside Treatment Center – New York, New York

About the Role:

Mountainside is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and highly responsive Sober Companion to provide on-demand, in-person recovery support to clients during critical transitions. This role focuses on travel support, real-time accountability, and safety, ensuring clients are supported and protected during high-risk or transitional moments. The Sober Companion collaborates closely with the client’s care team to ensure continuity and alignment.

Schedule:

Per Diem

What You’ll Do:

• Provide on-demand sober companionship, including travel, evenings, weekends, overnights, and extended shifts as needed
• Travel with and safely transport clients for treatment transitions, admissions, discharges, appointments, and recovery-related activities
• Ensure client safety and accountability in all settings, including during travel, social engagements, and transitional periods
• Make thoughtful, safety-focused decisions in crisis situations while maintaining professionalism, boundaries, and clear communication
• Support clients in maintaining structure, routines, and adherence to individualized recovery plans
• Collaborate with the client’s full care team, including Recovery Coaches, clinicians, families, and outside providers, to ensure coordinated care
• Monitor client behavior and engagement and communicate timely updates or concerns to the assigned Recovery Coach or care team
• Model recovery-oriented behavior, professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries at all times

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust quickly
• Sound judgment and ability to remain composed in dynamic or time-sensitive situations
• Dependable, flexible, and comfortable with travel-based, on-call work
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team
• Availability for travel, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and on-demand support
• Experience in recovery support, behavioral health, or substance use treatment preferred

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in the substance abuse field required
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to transport clients safely

Compensation:

The base rate of pay for this position is $25.00 - $35.00 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:

• Paid Sick Time
• 401(k) with employer matching

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.