Wellness Coordinator (Per Diem)

Description Wellness Coordinator (Per Diem) Canaan, CT About the Position: We are seeking a dynamic and engaging Wellness Coordinator to support and deliver a holistic, experiential wellness program within our residential treatment environment. This role plays a key part in enhancing the client experience by integrating mind, body, and spirit practices into daily programming, helping individuals build healthy habits that support long-term recovery.

The Wellness Coordinator is responsible for facilitating a diverse range of activities, including outdoor experiential groups, mindfulness-based practices, and structured wellness programming. This includes leading hiking and seasonal outdoor activities, supporting challenge course initiatives, and, with appropriate training, guiding specialized experiences such as yoga, meditation, and ceremonial programming.

This position requires a strong ability to connect with clients, create a safe and engaging group environment, and collaborate closely with the clinical team to support individualized care. The ideal candidate brings energy, adaptability, and a passion for wellness, along with a willingness to continue developing skills across a variety of experiential and therapeutic modalities.

Schedule: Per Diem, minimum of 8 hours per month 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 12 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 required Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Wilderness First Aid and CPR preferred Compensation: The base rate of pay for this position is $25.00 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

Paid Sick Time 401(k) with employer matching Free meals while working on the Canaan campus 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. #Mountainside3