Peer Recovery Coach-Addiction
About The Position
The Department of Medicine is seeking a Peer Recovery Coach to join its interdisciplinary inpatient Addiction Medicine Consult Service at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Using lived experience and peer support skills, the coach engages hospitalized adults with substance use disorders, supports patient-directed recovery goals, and helps patients connect with community care after discharge. The coach 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. The position includes protected time for follow-up and project reassessments after training. Clinical responsibilities report to the Director of Addiction Medicine, and operational responsibilities report to the Executive Director of the Medicine Care Center.
Requirements
- Completion of four years of high school plus 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 competency.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign a statement of exemption for medical or personal reasons.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Outlook and an electronic medical record (EMR).
- 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.
- Recovery Coach certificate.
Responsibilities
- Engage hospitalized adults with substance use disorders using lived experience and peer support skills.
- Support patient-directed recovery goals.
- Help patients connect with community care after discharge.
- Provide bedside support and recovery planning.
- Assist patients with appointment preparation.
- Conduct proactive post-discharge outreach.
- Complete follow-up and project reassessments during protected time after training.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous Earned Time Off package.
- Employee Wellbeing Program.
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match.
- Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
