Peer Recovery Coach-Addiction

Southcoast Health System•New Bedford, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to join the Department of Medicine’s interdisciplinary inpatient Addiction Medicine Consult Service. The coach uses lived experience and peer support skills to engage hospitalized adults with substance use disorders, support patient-directed recovery goals, and connect patients with community care after discharge. The role works closely with Addiction Medicine physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and social workers to provide bedside support, recovery planning, appointment preparation, and proactive post-discharge outreach. Protected time is provided for follow-up and project reassessments after training. The position reports to the Director of Addiction Medicine for clinical responsibilities and to the Executive Director of the Medicine Care Center for operational responsibilities. It is based at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The schedule is 40 hours per week on day shift, with weekend and holiday rotation, working 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Compensation is based on experience, with a stated pay range of $22.06–$37.09 per hour.

Requirements

Completion of four years of high school and additional courses or training in community health work.
Cultural competence and thorough knowledge of the communities served.
Two years of experience working with substance use and behavioral health patients.
Ability to make independent decisions, solve problems, use supervision effectively, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Solid knowledge of community resources and effective relapse-prevention and recovery skills.
Basic computer skills.
Experience supporting adults with opioid use disorder in hospital, emergency, or community outreach settings.
Training in motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma-informed peer support.
Familiarity with local addiction treatment programs, community resources, and electronic health record documentation.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign a statement of exemption for medical or personal reasons after hiring.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Outlook and electronic medical records.
Recovery Coach certificate; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Engage hospitalized adults with substance use disorders using lived experience and peer support skills.
Support patients in identifying and pursuing patient-directed recovery goals.
Help patients connect with community care after discharge.
Provide bedside support, recovery planning, and appointment preparation.
Conduct proactive post-discharge outreach.
Work closely with Addiction Medicine physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and social workers.
Use protected time for follow-up and project reassessments after training.