Residential Aide

Mainspring Recovery is a mission-driven behavioral health organization built on the belief that healing happens when the right people are in the room. We provide care across multiple levels, including Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP), supporting individuals and families throughout the recovery process.

Every role at Mainspring, clinical and non-clinical alike, contributes to creating safe, structured, and effective environments where people can rebuild their lives. We invest in strong teams, clear systems, and thoughtful leadership, believing meaningful impact comes from doing the work well, supporting one another, and holding ourselves to high standards across the organization.

Residential Aide

On-site, Dumfries, VA, Triangle, VA

We currently have the following shifts available:

• →Thursday – Monday: 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM
• →Sunday – Tuesday: 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM

• →Ensure client well-being and safety by providing a structured, positive, and supportive environment.
• →Act as a resource for new clients, facilitating their integration into the program.
• →Participate actively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• →Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and strong boundaries with clients at all times.
• →Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
• →Document activities, observations, and client behaviors accurately and timely in the Kipu system.
• →Assist with admissions, including body searches, personal property checks, and completing inventory checklists.
• →Ensure regular safety rounds and adherence to supervision intervals.
• →Assist in promoting life skills and discharge planning.
• →Perform all other duties as assigned. 

The Residential Aide plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment for clients in a residential addiction recovery setting. This position involves continuous client care, supervision, and role modeling, with responsibilities increasing progressively through the R.I.S.E. (Raising Initiative Skills for Elevation) Program. The Residential Aide is responsible for monitoring the therapeutic milieu and client activities, responding to client crises and emergencies as needed, and transporting clients to outside activities, evening AA meetings, and appointments as needed. This position requires the individual to possess good communication skills and boundaries within the scope and setting of the therapeutic community. This position assures a safe and drug-free environment and provides life skills and self-help group education.

Mainspring conducts, as required, job-related background checks, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history, and/or reference checks prior to employment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid driver’s license and insurability.
• CPR and CPI certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).

• Minimum one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare or addiction recovery setting.
• Familiarity with addiction treatment and the recovery process is preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to empathize with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR/EMR systems (e.g., Kipu).
• Crisis de-escalation and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and a collaborative work environment.

• Direct care position
• Full-time or Part-time
• • Residential Aides may be scheduled for any shift, Sunday through Saturday, based on operational needs.
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required.
  • Employees are expected to report on time and participate in shift-to-shift communication to ensure continuity of care.
  • Schedule adjustments or additional hours may be required based on census, staffing, or program needs.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs multiple times throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move client luggage and personal belongings weighing approximately 20 to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout residential facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely assist with routine residential tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• The Residential Aide (RA) role at Mainspring Recovery is vital to the day-to-day operation of our programs. RAs interact with our clientele more than any other department; therefore, customer service must remain exemplary, professional boundaries must be always respected, and strict adherence to the Code of Ethics is required.
• Opportunities for growth are available in several ways. We have established Training Cards, which allow RAs to earn a $0.25 wage increase each quarter, equating to a $1.00 increase annually upon successful completion. Additionally, there are other operational positions within the organization, and when employees meet qualifications, we are open to promoting from within.
• Lastly, Residential Services is a core department at MSR. We maintain a strong, supportive team culture and work collaboratively across all shifts to ensure continuity of care and operational excellence.

Mainspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

EEO is the Law:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf